Category: Building

  • Radon and Real Estate Transactions in Utah

    Related Links 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…

  • State Qualifications for Radon Mitigation Professionals

    Tips on How to Select a Professional When contracting a radon mitigation professional, a consumer should verify that the provider is a qualified Utah licensed contractor, with a National Radon Proficiency Program certification as defined in UT Administrative Code R156-55a-302b in the Utah Construction Trades Licensing Act Rule (April, 2013). Senate Bill 163 During the…

  • Radon Data Requests

    We 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: These queries display

  • Radon Educated Home Builders and Inspectors

    The Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control (DWMRC) 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 ([email protected]) (801) 536-0091. DWMRC recognizes the home builders and building inspectors who have completed the “Radon…

  • Radon Techniques for New Home Construction

    Related Links Radon: A Guide for Installing Affordable Radon Control Systems in New Homes: An Environmental Concern With An Easy Solution! This page offers radon techniques for new home construction. You can request a print copy from Utah’s Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control at (800) 458-0145. Radon-Resistant Construction Basics and Techniques How Does…

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