Pa Radon Certification
Radon certification must be obtained before any person conducts radon testing.
Pa radon certification. The nrpp radon measurement provider certification with standard services is for those professionals who perform radon measurement testing utilizing a standard passive device. Radon in the home. Granlund department of environmental resources bureau of radiation protection po. The division administers a certification program for radon testing mitigation and laboratory analysis individuals and firms.
Radon is an odorless invisible radioactive gas that can enter your home from the ground through cracks in the foundation. The radon certification act requires dep to establish by regulation a certification program for persons conducting radon gas and radon progeny testing laboratory analysis and mitigation of radon contamination in buildings. Pennsylvania has one of the most serious radon problems in the united states. Cr continuous radon monitor.
Pennsylvanias radon certification program by. A known human carcinogen radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Since certification status may change the bureau of radiation protection updates these lists monthly. Pursuant to the act dep promulgated radon certification regulations in title 25 of the pennsylvania.
To obtain this certification the national radon proficiency program requires. Radon regulations in pennsylvania in the state of pennsylvania you must be state certified. The radon division helps to ensure public health and safety by increasing public and professional awareness of radon and its health risks within the commonwealth. Radon services and certifications are regulated in the state of pennsylvania.
Box 2063 harrisburg pennsylvania 17120 abstract the radon certification act of 1987 was enacted based on legislative findings that radon presents significant health. If you intend to conduct your radon business here it is recommended that you contact the state radon contact to make sure you are complying with the state requirements. Radon certification must be obtained before any person conducts radon testing mitigation or laboratory analysis in pennsylvania with the exception of the few activities listed below. Pennsylvania department of environmental dep radon certification has been required by pennsylvania state regulation since september 21 1988.
16 hours of entry level radon measurement training from an approved course. To verify certification check for a current dep id card andor certification certificate. Pennsylvania department of environmental protection.