What is NRPP certification?

The NRPP Radon Measurement Professional Certification is for individuals who perform radon testing utilizing either an analytical device such as a continuous radon monitor or electret system, or a standard / passive device such as a charcoal test kit or liquid scintillation device.

How hard is the radon measurement exam?

Yes, they are difficult examinations. You will need to study and prepare for the exams. You should read the advance reading assignments, plan to study the course materials in the evenings during the course, and be sure to ask questions of your instructor.

How is radon measured?

What are the units of measuring radon levels? The concentration of radon in the air is measured in units of picocuries per litre (pCi/L) or becquerels per cubic meter (Bq/m3). One Bq corresponds to one disintegration per second. One pCi/L is equivalent to 37 Bq/m3.

What is radon gases?

Radon is a radioactive noble gas that comes from the decay of radium in the soil. Radium is also a daughter or progeny nuclide of Uranium (Uranium decay). Radon is a colorless, odorless, invisible gas that can only be detected through the use of proper equipment and protocols.

How do you prepare for a radon test?

When preparing for a radon measurement it is very important to maintain closed building conditions for a period of twelve (12) hours prior and during the test. Whether the house is open or closed for short or extended periods of time prior to the 12 hour requirement has little or no impact on the measurement.

What is the highest radon reading?

According to the EPA, the maximum “acceptable” level of radon is 4.0 pCi/L, but even that level is not “safe”, per se. The EPA strongly recommends you consider radon mitigation between levels 2.0 and 4.0.

Where is radon most commonly found?

Radon is present outdoors and is normally found at very low levels in outdoor air and in surface water, such as rivers and lakes. It can be found at higher levels in the air in houses and other buildings, as well as in water from underground sources, such as private well water.

Can you run ceiling fan during radon test?

Turn off all air moving devices during the test. This would include ceiling fans, dehumidifiers, regular fans, HEPA or any other kind of filtering device that moves air. Do not operate fireplaces or heating stoves during the test unless they are your main source of heat.

What time of year is radon highest?

winter
To answer that question, yes, radon levels in a home tend to be higher during the winter. And those higher levels of radon gas can lead to an increased chance of lung cancer. While indoor radon gas levels are generally higher during winter, sometimes the summer can have higher indoor radon levels.