E – 1309 – Building Radon-Resistant Housing

Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is a primary cause of lung cancer in the US. Customers rely on industry professionals to design and construct high quality, safe structures, free of the hazards of radon gas infiltration. This can be easily accomplished by utilizing a handful of simple construction practices, along with commonly used building materials.

Learning Objectives

At the successful conclusion of this course, you’ll be able to identify and discuss:

• Overview of Radon Gas and it’s risks
• EPA map of Radon Gas Zones
• Radon Gas Means of Entry
• Radon Resistant Home Features
• Liability issues
• List of Zone I Counties
• Radon Gas Preventive Measures
• Radon Gas Mitigation Measures
• Foundation/Subgrade Design
• Soil Gas Collection and Venting
• Post-Occupancy Testing