Eperm Detectors: A passive integrating detector used for measuring radiations (alpha, beta, gamma, and neutrons) and radioactive gases and vapors (radon,thoron and tritium). Hera Tech, Inc. uses e-perm canisters frequently due to the accuracy of the canisters. They do not collect moisture creating true results.
Charcoal Canisters: A passive test device that does not require electrical
current to operate. They are generally used for short-term testing
(approx. 48 hours). At the end of the test period, the kits are mailed
to a regional radon laboratory for analysis
Testing Guidelines
RADON TEST RESULTS DISCLAIMER
This analysis has been performed in accordance
with the “Interim Radon and Radon Decay Product Measurement
Protocols” prepared by the Office of Radiation Programs for
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Hera Tech, Inc., Radon
Services, makes no recommendations, representations, or warranties
other than as specifically set forth in this report and shall not
be responsible or liable for any action or consequences of any action
taken in connection with or in reliance upon this report.
FOR NEW JERSEY RESIDENTS:
The New Jersey DEP has set forth recommended
action guidelines for further action. The DEP recommendations are
summarized.
| RADON LEVEL |
TEST LOCATION |
RETEST |
ACTION RECOMMENDATION |
Below 2.0 pCi/L
|
Anywhere |
No retest needed
|
No action needed
|
| Between 2.0 and 4.0 |
Any living area
|
Retest |
If retest result is:
Less than 2.0 no action needed
Between 2-4 consider mitigation
More than 4.0 mitigate the home |
Above 4.0 |
Non-living area |
Retest |
|
| Between 4.0 and 8.0 |
Any living area
|
No retest needed |
Mitigate your home |
| Above 8.0 |
Non-living area |
No retest needed |
Mitigate your home |
INTERPRETATION OF RESULTS:
Note the radon concentration reported for
each sample taken and the floor or levevl of the building in which
each sample was taken. For interpretation purposes, you need to
decide whether a particular tested are is “living area”
or “non-living area”, based on its present condition.
An unfinished basement with a dirt floor and/or less than seven
feet of head room space are to be considered “non-living area”.
When you have been provided with more than one sample in a single
location in the building, take the average readings in that location
before proceeding with the interpretation. Averaging is done by
adding the readings at the same location, then dividing the sum
by the number of samples. Do not average readings from different
locations.
FOR REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS:
Please note that because radon emission into
buildings is variable and effected by a number of environmental
structural and appliance use factors, it is advisable to conduct
confirmatory tests upon occupying the property.
NOTICE: “This
notice is provided to you by an organization or individual certified
by the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Agency
to perform radon and/or radon progeny measurements. N.J.S.A. 26:D-73
requires that no certified person disclose to any individual except
the Department of Environmental Protection of the Department of
Health, the address or owner of a non public building that the person
has tested or treated for the presence of radon gas and/or radon
progeny, unless the owner of the building waives, in writing, this
right of confidentiality. In the case of a prospective sale of a
building which has been tested for radon gas and/or progeny, the
seller shall provide the buyer, at the time other contract of sale
is entered into, with a copy of results of the test and evidence
of any subsequent mitigation or treatment, Any prospective buyer
who contracts for the testing shall have the right to mitigation
or treatment, and any prospective buyer who contracts for the testing
shall have the right to receive the results of the test. Any questions,
comments or complaints regarding the persons performing these measurements,
related mitigation or safeguarding services should be directed to
the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, ATTN: Radon
Section, Bureau of Environmental Radiation (1-800-648-0394).”
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Paycares and Schools:
Testing in daycares and schools is
required every five years. Hera Tech, Inc. has performed testing and
mitigation in multiple schools in New Jersey.
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