NRSB Radon in Air Inspection
We will send one of our National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) Certified Radon Measurement Specialist to conduct a closed-condition radon test for commercial transactions. Total test time is 60 HOURS from start to finish under CLOSED BUILDING CONDITIONS*.
Radon in your home’s air can put your family at risk for lung cancer. In fact, radon exposure is the #2 most common cause of lung cancer behind smoking. Radon is more likely to collect in low lying areas of the home with poor air circulation. Homes is areas known to have high radon levels in the soil have a higher risk of radon exposure in their home’s air. Our technicians test the lowest livable area of your home and ensure that the radon monitor is set up to the proper specifications to retrieve the most accurate results.
To assure accuracy, CLOSED-HOUSE CONDITIONS must be maintained for at least 12 HOURS prior to the test and maintained for at least 48 HOURS during the test. *Closed-house conditions means keeping all windows closed, keeping doors closed except for normal entry and exit, and not operating fans or other machines which bring in air from outside. Fans that are part of a radon-reduction system or small exhaust fans operating for only short periods of time may run during the test. Close all windows and doors. Power off fans or any sources of air flow that draw in outside air. Perform this step 12 HOURS PRIOR to taking test. EPA recommends not performing test during severe storms, periods of high wind or extreme weather conditions. In such an event, it is okay to expand the test for up to five days. Record the DEVICE #, TIME, DATE, TEMPERATURE, WEATHER and other conditions in the Chain of Custody form provided
Radon is odorless, tasteless, and colorless. It can enter you home through cracks in your foundation, home, or plumbing. Our National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) certified technician will create “Closed House” conditions and set up a short term radon monitor for the most accurate representation of your homes radon risk.