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December 1991
Radon Contractor
Proficiency Program
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Handbook and
Application
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THE RADON CONTRACTOR
PROFICIENCY PROGRAM
Handbook and Application
EPA 520/1-91-021
December 1991
Radon Division
Office of Radiation Programs
Office of Air and Radiation
United States Environmental Protection Agency
401 M Street, S.W.
Washington, DC 20460
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PRIVACY ACT STATEMENT
The Privacy Act dictates what information concerning individuals can be collected by the Federal govern-
ment, how this information may be used, and to whom this information may be disclosed. The Act also
requires that you be informed of the following:
The information you are being asked to provide is collected under the authority of Section 305
of Title III (Indoor Radon Abatement) of the Toxic Substance Control Act, 15 U.S.C. 2665.
Collection of your social security number, which will be used solely for identification purposes, is also
authorized by Executive Order 9397. The Indoor Radon Abatement provision of Title III
directs the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to develop a program to evaluate the proficiency of
radon mitigation contractors and provide information to the public on proficient mitigators. Information
obtained through the application form, testing, training, and other aspects of this program will be used in
the development and operation of this program.
EPA will distribute to State and local governments a report containing the names of individuals who have
met the requirements of the Radon Contractor Proficiency Program, the company(s) with whom they are
employed, and the company addresses and telephone numbers. This listing
will be made available to the public upon request. EPA contractors and subcontractors who are engaged
Lo assist the Agency in the performance of activities under this program will maintain all information
collected under this program. Contractors and subcontractors will be required to maintain such informa-
tion in confidence. All or part of the information collected under this program may be disclosed to a
member of Congress at your request, to appropriate law enforcement authorities if the information on its
face indicates a violation of law, in connection with litigation involving the government in which the
nformation is relevant, and to the appropriate Federal agency in connection with records management
inspections.
Participation in this program and the furnishing of requested information is voluntary, but failure to
provide the information may preclude your participation in the program and the listing of your name in
ihe Radon Contractor Proficiency Report.
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Handbook and Application for the
Radon Contractor Proficiency Program
Contents
I'rogram Overview 1
Preparing for the Exam 5
Interim Radon Mitigation Standards 9
Exam Application Form 13
Inserts:
• RCPP Continuing Education Approved Training Provider List
• Exam Dates and Locations
• Pre-Addressed Envelope
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.S. EPA Radon Contractor Proficiency Program
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
INTRODUCTION
In late 1988, Congress enacted the Indoor Radon Abatement Act (IRAA), which established a long-term
national goal of reducing indoor radon levels to equal levels outdoors. The law also requires EPA to establish
regional radon training centers, develop a voluntary contractor proficiency program, and provide information
an capable radon reduction contractors to States and the public.
The primary objective of the Agency's efforts to address the indoor radon problem is to reduce human
exposure to radon and thereby reduce the risk of lung cancer. EPA views the achievement of these objectives
is a cooperative effort, involving Federal agencies, State governments, institutions of higher education, and an
active private sector. The Agency wants to assist in the development of State and private sector expertise, so
Jie public can readily locate competent services to mitigate radon hazards in existing structures and prevent
radon problems in new construction.
This booklet will provide you with information about EPA's Radon Contractor Proficiency Program and
low to enter the Program, if you choose to participate. Please read this booklet carefully so you understand the
Program requirements.
PROGRAM ELEMENTS
EPA established the Radon Contractor Proficiency (RCP) Program in 1989 to evaluate the proficiency of
•adon mitigators of residential homes and provide information to the public on proficient mitigators. The RCP
Program is a voluntary program consisting of several elements that help collectively to ensure the proficiency
of radon mitigation contractors, and the quality of mitigation services offered to the public. These program
dements are 1) training, 2) the Exam, 3) the proficiency report, 4) interim radon mitigation standards, and 5)
)ienmal re-examination.
1. TRAINING
EPA requires all participants in the RCP Program to complete at least two days of EPA-approved, hands-
on training. Only EPA-approvcd training will be recognized. You must complete this training before you take
ihe RCP Program National Radon Proficiency Exam. Approved training is offered by EPA's Regional Radon
Training Centers (RRTCs), States, and private providers. See the insert for a list of approved courses and course
providers.
While only two days of hands-on training arc required, EPA recommends that you take at least four days
of training if you have not had otherradon mitigation training. The Agency has developed a comprehensive four-
day training program, Radon Technology for Mitigators (RTM), offered by the RRTCs, that satisfies the hands-
on training requirement. The course consists of two days of classroom instruction and two days of hands-on,
practical application. Included arc practical instruction in radon diagnostics, system design, equipment and
materials selection, and system installation and evaluation. The course uses lectures, videos, and student
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activities that provide experience in the basic skills and knowledge necessary for proper radon mitigation in
homes. This four-day course assumes some prior knowledge of radon and radon mitigation fundamentals. If
you have not had radon training prior to entering the RTM course, you should obtain and review publications
listed on Page 7 prior to entering the course. EPA recommends starting with publications B2, B3, and A4 (see
Page 7).
There are four EPA Regional Radon Training Centers (RRTCs):
Southern Regional Radon Training Center
Auburn University (Lead Center),
Louisville, University of Tulsa
Texas A&M
238 Harbert Engineering Center
Auburn University, AL 36849
(205) 844-4370
Eastern Regional Radon Training Center
Rutgers University
Radiation Science
Kilmer Campus, Bldg. 4087
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
(908) 932-2582
Midwest Universities Radon Consortium
University of Minnesota (lead center),
University of Michigan
Kansas State University
1985 Buford Avenue (240)
St. Paul, MN 55108-1011
(612) 624-5343
Western Regional Radon Training Center
Colorado State University
Department of Industrial Sciences
Fort Collins, CO 80523
(303)491-7742
EPA strongly recommends annual continuing education for all radon mitigators to improve mitigation
skills, increase knowledge, improve business capabilities, and keep current with new developments in the field.
Over a two-year period, a mitigator should devote 16 hours to coursework, conferences, symposia, workshops,
seminars, or other radon related continuing education. Recommended topics for continuing education include
1) new technology/developments, 2) HVACs and radon mitigation, 3) radon in schools and large buildings, 4)
strategies for hard-to-mitigate houses, 5) better business administration, 6) worker health and safety, 7)
advanced diagnostics, 8) troubleshooting mitigation systems, and 9) epidemiology and radon risk analysis.
Approved training courses offered by the RRTCs, States, and private training providers are generally scheduled
in advance of Exam dates. To register for training, contact one of the approved training providers.
2. THE EXAM
The RCP Program National Radon Proficiency Exam (the Exam) is a comprehensive test
covering six (6) major domains of mitigation practice:
1) evaluation of measurement history;
2) diagnosis of problem;
3) selection of strategy and design of
mitigation plan;
4) implementation of strategy;
5) evaluation of mitigation systems; and
6) professional standards of conduct and
ethics.
The Exam consists of 150 multiple choice questions, and three and one-half hours are allowed for its
completion. The Exam has been structured to cover all aspects of radon mitigation. A list of criteria for
evaluation of radon knowledge and three sample questions are provided below (see Preparing for the Exam).
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You should have a thorough understanding of these subject areas. Preparing for the Exam also contains a list
of pertinent publications you may wish to acquire or reference.
The Exam can only be taken after you have completed the required training. Upon passing the Exam and
meeting all program requirements, your name will be added to the RCP Program Proficiency Report, and you
will be issued a RCP Program identification card, valid for two years.
The Exam is given at the four Regional Radon Training Centers and their satellite locations on a periodic
basis, generally following a monthly schedule. State governments also administer the Exam on National Exam
Dates, which are noted in the insert. Please consult the insert as you complete Section V of your application
(Selection of Exam Date).
When you arrive to take the Exam, you must present a photo ID (driver's license orpassport) to gainentrance.
You must also give the Exam proctor two 2" x 2" (passport size) photos of yourself. These photos will be used
to produce an identification card which will be sent to you once you have met the program requirements.
Once your test has been scored, you will be informed by letter of your performance. If you fail the Exam,
you may re-take the Exam at any other scheduled time.
3. THE PROFICIENCY REPORT
After successfully completing the Program requirements, you will be listed in the National RCP Program
Proficiency Report. The Proficiency Report is issued to States, EPA Regional Offices, and public health
organizations. The Report will be used to refer the public to you. An individual's name appearing in this Report
may also serve other functions; for example, a number of States have developed, or are developing, certification
programs for mitigation contractors. A requirement for State certification may include successful completion
of the RCP Program.
An individual listed in the Report has met the requirements of the RCP Program and has demonstrated a
minimum level of radon mitigation capability. An individual whose name appears in the Proficiency Reportmay
notmisrepresentthe meaning of RCP Program participation to the public. Being listed in the Proficiency Report
means that you (not your company) have met the requirements of the Program and have demonstrated an
understanding of radon and radon reduction methods. The RCP Program does not accredit mitigation
contractors, nor does it certify, recommend, or endorse participating individuals; however, it does approve radon
mitigators. Below are suggested phrases appropriate for advertising:
[Individual's name] meets EPA requirements for radon mitigation.
• [Individual's name] is an EPA-approved radon mitigator.
EPA may determine that a mitigator's actions or performance warrant removal from the Proficiency
Report. A mitigator can be removed from the Report for failing to comply with Program requirements or for
submitting false or misleading information.
4. INTERIM RADON MITIGATION STANDARDS
As a participant in the RCP Program, you will be required to follow EPA Radon Mitigation Standards when
you perform radon mitigation work (see Interim Radon Mitigation Standards). If you do not adhere to these
Standards, you will be subject to being delisted from the RCP Program and the Proficiency Report. Final radon
mitigation standards are under development and will replace the Interim Standards. You will be required to
adhere to the final standards when they become available.
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The Mitigation Standards set a base level of performance for all RCP Program participants. The Standards
require mitigators to follow specific practices related to radon mitigation. They cover such areas as code
compliance, installation standards, and pre- and post-mitigation radon measurements.
5. BIENNIAL RE-EXAMINATION
To ensure that RCP Program participants stay abreast of changes in the radon mitigation field, all
contractors listed in the Report must be re-examined every two years. The re-exam is similar to the first Exam
(see Preparing for the Exam), but includes new technology, policy standards, protocols, and other develop-
ments. You should apply for and take the re-exam prior to the expiration date on your ID card. No training is
required prior to taking your biennial re-examination, however, EPA strongly encourages continuing education
on an annual basis to prepare for the re-exam and for your professional development.
THE APPLICATION
The application form at the back of this booklet is designed to obtain information concerning your 1)
identification and company affiliation, 2) training background, 3) work experience, and 4) desired date and
location for taking the RCP Program National Radon Proficiency Exam.
This application booklet contains a pre-addressed envelope. Use the envelope to submit your completed
application form. If you should lose the envelope, mail the completed application to:
ICF Incorporated
Radon Contractor Proficiency Program
9300 Lee Highway
Fairfax, VA 22031-1207
FAX (703)218-2669
If any information that was included in your original application changes, such as address or
phone number, you must notify EPA's administrative contractor in writing, so that this information
will remain current in our files. Please send any changes to the address above.
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U.S. EPA Radon Contractor Proficiency Program
PREPARING FOR THE EXAM
CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION OF RADON KNOWLEDGE
The following outline provides a way for you to evaluate the extent of your knowledge of radon and radon mitigation
before you take ihe Radon Contractor Proficiency Exam. The exam questions on Page 6 have been derived from various
elements of this outline. In order to perform well on the exam and to be a proficient mitigator, you should be thoroughly
familiar with the concepts presented below.
L Radon and Health Effects
• Radioactivity and decay products
• Health risk and evidence for risk
• Estimating risks
• Radon exposure guidelines
n. Radon Entry and Behavior
•• Mechanics of radon entry
1. Radium sources
2. Transport mechanisms, e.g., air
pressure differentials, mechanical
equipment effects, temperature
differences, wind and rain effects
3. Radon entry through foundations
• Indoor Radon Concentrations
1. Fate of radon once inside a
building
2. Periodic variations in radon
concentrations
3. Effects of house ventilation rate;
air changes per hour (ACH)
HI. Radon Measurements
• Units of measurement, conversions
between units and equilibrium ratios
• Radon gas measurements vs. radon
decay product measurement
• Sampling methods and applications
for time integrated, grab and
continuous devices
• Standard procedures and location of
devices
• Conducting measurements according
to EPA protocols
• Radon gas monitors: procedures,
advantages and disadvantages
• Radon decay product monitors and proce-
dures: advantages and disadvantages
• Recommended actions based on screening
measurements
• Recommended actions based on follow-up
measurements
• Measurement record keeping
• Quality control and assurance
1. Elements of a good quality control
program
2. Measurement uncertainty, instrument
precision and bias
3. EPA's Radon Measurement
Proficiency (RMP) Program
IV. Building Investigation
• Purpose and goals when conducting a
house investigation
• How to perform the investigation
1. EPA Interim Mitigation Standards
2. Deciding what needs to be done
3. Owner/occupant interviews
4. Walk through inspection and what to
look for
5. Soil communication testing
6. Fan door testing
7. Diagnostic rad measurements
• Evaluation of the data from building
investigations
• Selecting a mitigation strategy based
on a building investigation
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V. Mitigation Systems for Residences
* Comparison between mitigation
systems
• Design and installation considerations
for all systems
1. Time and materials costs for
installation, operation and
maintenance
2. Owners/occupant needs, comfort
factors and special requests
3. Visual appearance of system
• Design considerations and installation
techniques for the following
mitigation systems including tools,
materials, devices and products used
1. Sub-slab depressurization
2. Drain tile depressurization
3. Block wall depressurization
4. Baseboard depressurization
5. Sub-membrane depressurization
6. Basement pressurization and
depressurization
7. Sealing openings to the soil
8. Isolation and ventilation of
crawlspaces, root cellars and
basements
9. Reduction of negative pressure
10. Ventilation with and without heat
recovery
• Designing the mitigation system
• Preparing cost estimates, materials
lists, etc.
• Evaluating new methods
• Post-mitigation assessment
1. Radon assessment - short and long
term
2. System operation assessment
3. Typical problems and
troubleshooting
4. Operating manual for the owner,
system documentation and
labeling
VI, Domestic Water: Radon
Measurements and Control
• Significance of radon in water vs.
radon in air
• How radon in water is transferred to
the air
• Interpretation of results of radon in
water tests
• Radon removal methods
1. Radon decay during storage
2. Aeration treatments
3. Granular activated charcoal
(GAC) treatment
• Economic considerations and water
treatment systems
VII. New Construction
• Methods to improve radon resistance
in structures
1. Preventing radon entry through
physical barriers
2. Manipulating pressure
differentials
3. Providing for future installation of
a mitigation system
VIII. Worker Health
• Worker exposure to radon and radon
decay products
• Protective measures
• Other hazards encountered during
mitigation
- Occupational standards for exposure
to radon decay products
IX. Other Related Topics
• The requirements of the RCP Program
• Preparing for the RCP Program Exam
• Insurance and liability for radon
mitigators
• Professional standards of conduct and
ethics
• Operating a profitable business
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SAMPLE EXAM QUESTIONS
RADON PUBLICATIONS
1. If a person has been exposed to a radon
concentration of 0.01 working levels for
170 hours, to how many working level
months has he/she been exposed?
A. 0.01 WLM
B. 1.0 WLM
C. 1.70 WLM
D. 170 WLM
Correct answer: A
2. What important problem might result
from the improper balancing of a heat
recovery ventilation system used for
radon mitigation?
A. Increased dust in the house
B. Increased noise
C. Increased soil gas entry
D. Increased system wear
Correct answer: C
3. When installing a sub-slab
depressurization system, why must you
make certain that the negative pressure
side of the system is thoroughly sealed
and free of leaks?
A. To eliminate possible noise in the
system
B. To avoid reduction in the sub-slab
pressure field
C. To avoid re-entrainment of the soil
gas
D. To reduce condensation of the soil
moisture
Correct answer: B
A. The following publications are available
through:
National Technical Information
Service
5285 Port Royal Road
Springfield, VA 22161
703-487^4600
1. Radon Reduction Techniques for
Detached Houses Technical
Guidance (2nd Ed.)
EPA 625/5-87-019
[PB 88184908]
(192 pages: $28.95).
2. Application of Radon Reduction
Methods
EPA-625/5-88-024
[PB 89122162],
(92 pages: $21.95).
3. Interim Protocols for Screening
and Follow-up Radon and Radon
Decay Product Measurements
EPA -520/1-86-014-1
[PB 89224265/ASJ
(22 pages: $13.95).
4. Radon Reference Manual
EPA-520/1 -87-20
[PB 88196654]
(96 pages: $21.95)
5. Indoor Radon and Radon Decay
Products Measurement Protocols
EPA-520/1-89-009
[PB 89224273/ASJ
(99 pages: $21.95).
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RADON PUBLICATIONS (continued)
B. The following publications are available at no
charge through:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Public Information Center PM21 IB
401 M Street, SW
Washington, DC 20460
1. Radon Reduction in New
Construction - An Interim Guide
(OPA-87-009)
(9 pages)
2. A Citizens Guide to Radon -
What It Is and What to Do About It
[OPA-86-004]
(9 pages)
3. Radon Reduction Methods -
A Homeowner's Guide
[OPA-87-010]
(20 pages)
4. Removal of Radon From Household
Water
[OPA-87-011]
(10 pages)
NOTE:
C. The following publications are available
through the addresses listed.
1. Radon-Resistant Residential New
Construction
EPA-600/8-88-087
67 pages
The Center for Environmental
Research Information
ORD Publications
Cincinnati, OH 45268
(513) 569-7562
2. National Electrical Code
Handbook, 1987 Edition
The National Fire Protection
Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy.MA 02269
1-800-344-3555
3. Uniform Building Code,
1988 Edition
The International Conference of
Building Officials
5360 South Workman Mill Road
Whittier,CA 90601
(213) 692-4226
Be sure to request the most current version of each publication and check for new publications.
CHECKLIST
Listed below is a checklist of things to remember before taking the RCP Program Examination:
Fill out the application completely before mailing it in. If it is not complete, it will be
mailed back to you. Do not send in any money with the application. Payment information
will be sent to you at a later date.
Take an EPA-approved training course prior to taking the Examination.
Bring two 2" x 2" (passport size) photos to the Examination.
Bring a calculator without memory or a calculator with memory erased to the Examination.
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INTERIM RADON MITIGATION STANDARDS
December 15,1991
This document outlines basic minimum performance standards for participants in the Radon
Contractor Proficiency (RCP) Program involved in the reduction of radon in buildings. The purpose of
Jiese standards is to help ensure the protection of the general public from the risk of elevated indoor
radon. State and local regulatory agencies may choose to expand and use these standards in assessing
performance of professionals involved in radon mitigation. While this document outlines minimum
requirements for participation in the voluntary Federal program, there may be other practices necessary to
achieve quality radon mitigation installations. Radon mitigation contractors agree to follow these stan-
dards as a condition for inclusion in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Radon
Contractor Proficiency Report, and as a condition for EPA approval. Failure to comply with these
standards may result in loss of EPA approval and the contractor's name being removed from the RCP
Program Proficiency Report.
This document replaces the RCP Program Radon Mitigation Guidelines issued in October 1989.
The Standards incorporate revisions intended to clarify required practices of RCP Program listed contrac-
tors. RCP contractors are not required to retrofit work performed prior to December 15,1991, as relates
to these mandatory practices. The word "shall" is highlighted and used to indicate practices that are
mandatory for program participants. At a later date the Agency may supersede these Interim Standards
by issuing final Radon Mitigation Standards which will establish more definitive specifications for the
installation of radon mitigation systems.
For further questions concerning these Interim Mitigation Standards, please call your EPA
Regional Office. For extra copies of these Standards, please call your nearest Regional Radon Training
Center (see page 12).
Definition: "mitigator", "contractor" - the individual approved and listed in the RCP Program.
1.0 INITIAL CLIENT INTERVIEW - RADON MEASUREMENTS
The mitigator shall review and assess the quality of any previous radon measurements made by
the client and ascertain whether or not these measurements were made in accordance with EPA "Indoor
Radon and Radon Decay Product Measurement Protocols" (EPA 520-1/89-009), "Interim Protocols for
Screening and Follow-up Radon and Radon Decay Product Measurements" (EPA 520/1-86-014-1), or
subsequent revisions or additions to these documents. If the contractor determines that the procedures
outlined in these documents were not followed, the contractor shall advise the client of this and retesting
shall be recommended.
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2.0 BUILDING INVESTIGATION
The contractor shall conduct a visual inspection prior to the initiation of any installation activities
to assist in designing the most effective mitigation system.
3.0 TEMPORARY RISK REDUCTION MEASURES
3.1 In dwellings with elevated radon levels, the mitigator shall advise the client whether or not temporary
measures should be used to reduce occupant exposure until a permanent mitigation system can be in-
stalled. This could include temporary measures such as natural ventilation, or mechanical ventilation with
unconditioned outside air, or limiting the occupants' exposure by minimizing the time spent in areas of the
home with elevated radon levels, or any measures which effectively minimize occupant exposure.
3.2 The contractor shall not install a temporary radon reduction system in lieu of a permanent mitigation
system.
3.3 Temporary radon reduction systems shall be labeled as such. The notice shall be legible at a distance
of two feet, and contain wording stating that the system should 1) not be removed until a permanent
mitigation system can be installed, and 2) the permanent mitigation system should be installed within 30
days after the installation date of the temporary system. The label shall also contain the contractor's
name, phone number, and the installation date. If the equipment is not easily labeled, the notice shall be
posted on the electric service panel or other prominent location.
4.0 CLIENT INFORMATION
The contractor shall provide the following information to the client prior to initiating any work:
1. the contractor's RCP Program identification number,
2. the scope of the work to be completed;
3. a statement indicating any known hazards associated with chemicals used in or as part of
the installation;
4. a statement indicating compliance with and implementation of all EPA standards and
those of other agencies having jurisdiction (e.g., code requirements);
5. a statement indicating any required maintenance by the homeowner; and
6. an estimate of the installation cost and annual operating cost of the system.
5.0 MITIGATION SYSTEM INSTALLATION
5.1 The mitigation system shall be installed as a permanent, integral part of a building.
5.2 The mitigator shall comply with all laws, ordinances, local building codes, applicable Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, or regulations of all Authorities having jurisdiction.
The mitigator shall obtain all licenses and permits required for the work. Examples of these include
proper contractor licenses and building permits. In cases where discrepancies occur between these
Mitigation Standards and applicable laws, ordinances, local building codes or regulations, the appropriate
laws take precedence. Where such deviations from the Mitigation Standards are required by law, they
shall be reported to the EPA Regional office within 30 days after completion of work.
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;5.3 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for sealers, compounds, adhesives. paints, and other materials
uhall be provided to workers and also made available to clients upon request. The contractor shall review
with the occupants or their representative all materials to be used in the installation of the mitigation
system and notify them if the MSDS indicates the possibility for adverse reactions in sensitive people.
5.4 Each active radon mitigation system shall have a mechanism to monitor system performance. The
mechanism shall be plainly visible and simple to read or interpret.
5.5 All visible portions of mitigation systems shall be labeled (including the system power or disconnect
switch) to identify their function. One central label shall be placed on the mitigation system, electric
panel, or other prominent location; be legible from a distance of at least two feet; and include a system
description, a contact name and phone number.
5.6 Depressurization system fans (i.e., sub-slab, sub-membrane, block wall and drain tile depressuriza-
tion systems) shall not be installed in the conditioned (heated/cooled) space of a building, or in any
basement, crawlspace, or other interior location directly beneath conditioned space of a building. Appro-
priate places for depressurization system fans include attics not suitable for habitation, garages, or the
exterior of the building.
5.7 To ensure against re-entrainment of radon back into the building and direct exposure to people,
exhaust vents from depressurization system fans and radon-in-water aeration systems shall be discharged
according to all of the following requirements: 1) the discharge point shall be ten feet or more above
ground level; 2) the discharge point shall be ten feet or more, measured directly (line-of-sight) from any
window, door, or other openings in the structure (e.g., vents, operable skylights or air intakes) that are less
than two feet below the exhaust point; 3) the discharge point shall be ten feet or more away from any
private or public access; and 4) the discharge point shall be ten feet or more from any opening into an
adjacent building.
6.0 POST-MITIGATION TESTING
The contractor shall ensure that a confirmatory short-term screening measurement is made no
sooner than 24 hours, nor longer than 30 days after completion and start-up of the mitigation system. The
contractor shall recommend that the client obtain an independent radon measurement. The contractor is
not required to make a confirmatory radon measurement if he/she can obtain a copy of the test report from
a client's or independent third party's test. The contractor shall recommend retesting at least every two
years. All measurements shall be conducted in accordance with EPA protocols as cited in" Interim
Protocols For Screening and Follow-up Radon and Radon Decay Product Measurements" (EPA 520/1 -86-
014-1) and "Indoor Radon and Radon Decay Product Measurement Protocols" (EPA 520-1-89-010), or
subsequent revisions or additions to these documents.
7.0 WORKER SAFETY
Contractors shall comply with all applicable OSHA standards relating to worker safety and
occupational radon exposure. Please reference the following standards in the Code of Federal Regula-
tions: OSHA "Safety and Health Regulations for Construction," 29 CFR 1926, and OSHA "Occupational
Safety and Health Regulations," 29 CFR 1910.
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EPA Regional Radon Programs
JSPARegion
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3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
States Served
CT,ME,MA,NH,RI,VT
NJ,NY,(PR,VI)
DE,DC,MD,PA,VA,WV
AL.FL,GA,KY,MS,NC,SC,TN
IL,IN,MI,MN,OH,WI
AR,LA,NM,OK,TX
IA,KS,MO,NE
CO,MT,ND,SD,UT,WY
AZ,CA,HI,NV,(GU)
AK,ID,OR,WA
Telephone #
(617) 565-4502
(212)264^110
(215)597-8320
(404) 347-3907
(312) 353-9538
(214) 655-7223
(913)551-7020
(303) 293-1709
(415)744-1045
(206) 553-7299
Regional Radon Training Centers
Eastern Regional Radon Training Center
Rutgers University
Radiation Science Department
Kilmer Campus, Bldg. 4087
New Brunswick, NJ 08903
tel# (201) 932-2582
Western Regional Radon Training Center
Colorado State University
Department of Industrial Sciences
Fort Collins, CO 80523
tel# (303) 491-7742
Midwest Universities Radon Consortium
University of Minnesota
1985 Buford Avenue (240)
St. Paul, MN 55108-1011
tel# (612) 624-8747
Southern Regional Radon Training Center
Auburn University Housing Research Center
Harbert Engineering Center
Auburn University, AL 36849
tel# (205) 844-6261
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Radon Contractor Proficiency Program
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Note: In order to schedule a date and a location for you to take
the Radon Contactor Proficiency Exam, this lorm must be
completed and mailed to the return address al the right. Any
applicant who will need special accomodations because of a
handicap must contact the testing agency 30 days prior
to the exam date.
Return Address: ICF Incorporated
EPA Radon Contractor Proficiency Program
9300 Lee Highway
Fairfax, Va. 22031-1207
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II. Training
In the spaces below, please provide information on radon training courses which you have taken. Fill in the course provider (i.e., EPA, State, Regional
Radon Training Center, Private Provider) and the name. city, state, etc. Be precise. Space is provided for three courses. If you have taken additional couses,
please attach extra sheets providing the necessary course information.
NOTE: A 2-day hands-on training by an approved provider Is a prerequisite for the exam. You must provide a copy of the certificate of completion
with thl« application, or be registered to take an approved course prior to the RCP Program Exam in order to have your examination scheduled
Course Title
Course Information
EPA APPROVED COURSE
A. EPA House Evaluation
Program
B. RadonTechnotegy for
Mitigates
C. Radon Mitigation Hands-on
Practicurn
D. NYSEO; Reducing Indoor
Radon 2-day RelJ
Workshop
E. Rada)y1iclabs; Hands-on
Radon Mitigation Training
f. Radonics: Advanced Radon
Mitigation Tachniou6S&
Procedures
ETR, Inc.: Reducing Radon
in Buidings Hands-on
Training
H. R.F. Simon & Co.:
Advanced Radon
Diagnostics & Mitigation
I WashingtonEnergy Exl,
Service; WA House
Evaluation Program
J. Other (please
specify):
Course
Title:
(From the "Course Title* column (left), fill in this box with the letter designating
tha course taken.)
Provider (Chech one): Q EPA Q State Q RRTC Q Pn
Name of Provider:
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ill
I I I I | I.I .'• J ....J, I- I I J 1 j I
City; Stan Code:
Provider Telephone Number: | | } | | ) | ) — | | | | |
Area Coda
Datesof Training: I I I I I I i i I To. | | j | [ { | | |
Month Day Year Month Day Year
[ ] I have not taken any other training
OTHER TRAINING YOU HAVE TAKEN
Course
Title;
(From the "Course Title" column (left), fill in this box with the letter deslgnattng
the course taken.)
Provider (Check one):
EPA
State
flRTC
Private Provider
Name of Provider:
i I I I I M i I M I I I I I i
City: State Coda:
oodesfio»nS«dlonlJ
Provider Telephone Number: I I I I I \ \ \ — j | j J |
Area Code
Dates of Trying: LLJ I I I M I To: | | 1 | i I | I |
Month Day Year Month Day Year
Course
Title:
Provider (Check one):
(From the 'Course Title* column (left), fill in this box with the letter designating
the course taken.)
U EPA Q State Q RRTC Q Private Provider
K. Other (pteasa
specify):
Name of Provider:
M i i i i M i i i i M i i i
City-
Provider Telephone Number:
Sate Code:
i I I i I I I i-l I I I I
Area Code
Dates of Training
: t i 1 i I I I I I To: LI
Month
Day Year Month Day Year
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III. Work Experience
A. fa the box betow. pteaSfl indicate the number of radon mitigation systems you have installed.
Residential houses ; : :
Other {specify):
L_
B, In tl»boxbek)W, pleas» indicate the number ol radon mitigation systems tor which you were the primary supervisor in 1990, 1991 , and 1992.
r
.
C. hdkalerJw number o< those mrttgalion systems that were h tr» Wfowing balding types:
Radon Measurement Services
Ptaww)^" In the appropriate box
Yes No Do you provide radon measurement services for
PI n Purposes of assisting consumers in deciding whether or not to mitigate?
CD D House diagnosJic purposes?
D Q Areyou arTlated with an organization that is currently isted in the RMP Program?
;; : B Yes, what b your organization's 7-digit RMP identification number? .
I I :n Are you participating as a isted individual in the RMP Program?
I
IV. Company Affiliation
1 Indicate with an 'X* whether you are self-employed, employed by a company, or are a government official when performing radon mitigation work.
i Provide the information requested regarding the company and overall nature of its work.
PLEASE make «ure that thlt Information Is correct because it will be used in the RCPP Report and In all correspondence with your company.
nSetf-employed/OWner OR
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• •- '••:' •!: '•••• •:-'• •'•:-- •- '-• '-. :: .;'
1 1 Employed by another company OR
I I Government Official
Dlf you are a government official and
want to be listed on the National RCPP
Report, please check the box to the
left. Otherwise, you will not be listed.
Company Name
i M > i I i -I I I I I I I I i i i i I I I M I I I I I
Corr party Address
I II 1 i I
8tiM( Number or PO Box
StrMt Nam*
C«y
SU!« Cod*
(So* S*ctlon I)
Zip Cod*
Conpany Telephone Number
LJL
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Company Affiliation (Continued)
Type of Company (check all that apply)
Q BuMing/Construcfion
Q Bidding Inspections
Q Heating. Ventilation, & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Q Energy Conservation
Radon Measurement
Radon Mitigation
Pesl Control
Other (Please describe).
States In Which You Provide or Plan to Provide Radon Services
fl you provide radon services
nationwide, place an "X" in the
be*.
The state in which your business is based.
Use the two-letter codes
from Section I
V. Selection of Exam Date
Please review the enclosed list of exam dates before completing this section. Your application must be received at least three (3) weeks prior to
an exam date for vou to be registered.
Desired exam site
Desired date of examination
month ;d«y/jf«if
All of the answers I have provided on this form are accurate to the best of my knowledge, and I understand that Intentional misrepresentation of
my training, experience, or company affiliation could be grounds to prevent me from taking the RCP Program Exam or to remove my name from
the RCP Program Report
Signature.
Date
Do not send payment with this application. Information about payment will be sent to you at a later date.
The Radon Contractor Proficiency Program Is a voluntary program designed to develop and measure the knowledge of radon mitigation
contractors, and to make Information regarding these contractors available to the public. The USEPA Is not liable for any damages or harm
arising from participation In this program, or from any work performed by Program participants.
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