Why Do Real Estate Professionals Need to Know About Radon? Radon causes lung cancer after prolonged exposure and can build to dangerous levels in certain homes. Many people wait until they are about to sell their home or buy a new one before they decide to learn more about radon. By learning about radon, real …
Read MoreTips on How to Select a Professional During the 2009 General Legislative Session, Senate Bill 163 was passed and signed by Governor Huntsman (effective May 12, 2009). This bill provides that electrical and plumbing work done within a six month period on a building project with a value of less than $3,000 must be done by …
Read MoreWe frequently receive requests for access to radon test kit data for research or other informational purposes. To help facilitate these requests, two public radon data queries are available through the Utah Environmental Public Health Tracking website at the Utah Department of Health: Utah Environmental Public Health Tracking These queries display Average completed radon test …
Read MoreThe Division offers a free continuing education core credit course entitled, “Radon Resistant New Construction” to Utah home builders and inspectors. To sign up for the course, contact Radon Instructor Eleanor Divver (edivver@utah.gov) (801) 536-0091. The Division recognizes the home builders and building inspectors who have completed the “Radon Resistant New Construction” course (the icon …
Read MoreRadon: A Guide for Installing Affordable Radon Control Systems in New Homes:An Environmental Concern With An Easy Solution! This document has been provided in its entirety. It can be printed out for reading or you can get a copy from the Utah Department of Environment Quality/Division of Radiation Control (800) 458-0145. Radon-Resistant Construction Basics and …
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