Who can test a building for radon?
Anyone can use a “do-it-yourself” test kit to check their building. The one-use kits are simple to use and are relatively inexpensive. The National Safety Council’s Radon Hotline (800-767-7236) makes these test kits available at a low cost to encourage testing. After being exposed to the building air for a product-specified time period, the kits must be returned to an analytic laboratory. Radon test kits sometimes are available in hardware stores and other retail outlets. They are also available through the Internet. If you are not doing your own testing, a qualified/state-certified professional should be hired. Many people find it preferable to hire a professional when testing is being conducted as part of a real estate transaction. Some states require providers of radon measurement services to participate in registration, certification, or licensing programs.
Anyone can test their house using a “do-it-yourself” over-the-counter (OTC) test kit available at local home improvement stores or through the internet. The OTC kits are simple to use and are relatively inexpensive (around $20 for short term tests and around $50 for long term tests). To purchase a do-it-yourself kit, you can check your local home improvement hardware store or discount department store. Frequently they have radon test kits with the lead test kits, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. The only recommendation we make is that radon test kits should be listed with the National Environmental Health Association (www.radongas.org) or the National Radon Safety Board (www.nrsb.org). Additionally, any test kit you purchase will have to be sent back to the laboratory for analysis. If you do not find any test kits available locally, you can search purchase them online. Another option is to hire a state certified radon testing company.
Anyone can use a “do-it-yourself” test kit to check their building. The one-use kits are simple to use and are relatively inexpensive. The National Safety Council’s Radon Hotline (800-767-7236) makes these test kits available at a low cost to encourage testing. After being exposed to the building air for a product-specified time period, the kits must be returned to an analytic laboratory. Radon test kits sometimes are available in hardware stores and other retail outlets. They are also available through the Internet. If you are not doing your own testing, a qualified/state-certified professional should be hired. Many people find it preferable to hire a professional when testing is being conducted as part of a real estate transaction. Some states require providers of radon measurement services to participate in registration, certification, or licensing programs.
Anyone can use a “do-it-yourself” test kit to check their building. The one-use kits are simple to use and are relatively inexpensive. The National Safety Council’s Radon Hotline (800-767-7236) makes test kits available at a low cost to encourage testing. See the main radon page for more information. After being exposed to the building air for a product-specified time period, the kits must be returned to an analytic laboratory. Radon test kits sometimes are available in hardware stores and other retail outlets. They are also available through the Internet. If you are not doing your own testing, a qualified/state-certified professional should be hired. Many people find it preferable to hire a professional when testing is being conducted as part of a real estate transaction. Some states require providers of radon measurement services to participate in registration, certification, or licensing programs.
