How to Test for Radon?
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Radon testing is relatively simple and inexpensive. Radon test devices canbe purchased by phone or over the internet and are available at some homeimprovement retailers across Canada. For more information on do- it-yourselfradon test kits contact Health Canada's Radiation Protection Bureau at [email protected]or 613-946-6384.
You can also hire a certified radon measurement professional to come andtest your home. Health Canada recognizes the Canadian certification program, http://file:///C:\\DOCUME~1\\ADMINI~1\\LOCALS~1\\Temp\\msohtmlclip1\\01\\clip_image001.gif http://www.c-nrpp.ca/CanadianNational Radon Proficiency Program[/url] (C-NRPP) 1-855-722-6777.Lists of certified Canadian measurement and mitigation professionals areavailable through the http://file:///C:\\DOCUME~1\\ADMINI~1\\LOCALS~1\\Temp\\msohtmlclip1\\01\\clip_image001.gif http://www.c-nrpp.ca/CanadianNational Radon Proficiency Program[/url].
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The most popular long term radon detectors are the electret ion chamberand the alpha track detector. These devices areexposed to the air in a home for a specified period of time, and then sent to alaboratory for analysis. Radon is measured in units called"becquerels per cubic meter" (Bq/m?). It is not uncommon to see radonlevels in a house change by a factor of two to three or more over a one-dayperiod. Seasonal variations can be even more dramatic with the highest levelsusually experienced during the fall and winter months when air circulation andventilation is decreased. Since the radon concentration inside a home varies overtime, measurements gathered over a longer period of time are generallyconsidered to give a more accurate picture of the radon exposure. Health Canadarecommends that homes be tested for a minimum of three months, ideally duringthe winter months as the radon concentrations are usually representative atthis time.
When conducting the radon test yourself observe the manufacturer'sinstructions and the guidelines below when placing a radon detector in yourhome:
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Health Canada has developed standard protocols for radon http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radon_homes-maisons/index-eng.phptesting in homes[/url], http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/radon_building-edifices/index-eng.phpschools and other large buildings[/url]. Theseprotocols provide detailed instructions and guidance to radon testing companiesand homeowners on how to perform a radon test. Health Canada recommends thathomes be tested for a minimum of three months, ideally in the fall / wintertimeframe. The cost of radon testing is approximately$50 to $100.
As part of the National Radon Program, Health Canada has completed a http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/pubs/radiation/survey-sondage/index-eng.phpCross-Canada residential radon survey[/url] in aneffort to gain a better understanding of radon concentrations in homes acrossCanada.
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