WHAT IS RADON?
- Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium, thorium, or radium, which are radioactive metals, break down in rocks, soil and groundwater.
- People are exposed to radon primarily from breathing radon in air that comes through cracks and gaps in buildings and homes. Radon comes from the earth, so people are always exposed to it.
WHAT IS RADON TESTING?
- Radon testing is a minimum 48-hour test to determine if levels of radon in the home are above the EPA action level of 4.0 pico curies per liter (pCi/l).
- This test is typically conducted using a continuous radon monitor (CRM) that prints a “tape” showing the hourly readings of radon concentration in the air and the overall average radon concentration for the duration of the test.
WHAT IS THE RADON WARRANTY/ASSURANCE PROGRAM?
- This program is designed to supplement, and in most cases entirely cover, any possible remediation costs incurred in the event the property is found to have an unacceptable radon level (4.0 pCi/l or above).
- The ReloOlogy radon assurance program goes into effect on the day of closing for the new buyer and remains in effect for twelve months from the closing date.
- The buyer may have testing done before the purchase of the property; however, this will be at the expense of the buyer. If the buyer chooses not to test prior to the purchase, they will have the ability to test after closing during the program coverage period. The buyer can contact ReloOlogy directly for a free and approved Alpha-Track detector (minimum 91-day test) or they may choose to hire a state-certified inspector or a NRSB or NEHA listed inspector at their own expense.
RADON MITIGATION:
- The EPA recommends contacting a licensed professional to install a radon mitigation system if your radon level is at or above 4 pCi/L of air. Radon mitigation systems use a fan to continuously pull air from the soil and vent it outdoors through a pipe. In addition, cracks and openings in the foundation should be sealed.
A short Knowledge guide can be found HERE: ReloOlogy Inspections Knowledge Guide, Radon Testing & Warranty
