MAH_2019

Protocol for Conducting Measurements of ANSI/AARST MAH 2019 Radon and Radon Decay Products in Homes 11 8.0 ADDITIONAL PROTOCOLS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 8.1 Qualified Measurement Services To be considered qualified for conducting measurement services in homes, the person(s) or team, regardless of business organizational structure, shall operate under a quality assurance plan that includes the following requirements for quality of personnel and practices: a) operations shall be conducted under the responsible charge of a qualified measurement professional ; and b) individuals who place, retrieve or analyze data obtained by radon measurement devices shall be qualified measurement professionals . 8.1.1 Qualified Measurement Professionals (definition) A “Qualified Measurement Professional” is defined as: “An individual that has demonstrated a minimum degree of appropriate technical knowledge and skills specific to radon measurement in homes: a) as established by certification requirements of the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB); and/or b) as required by statute, state licensure or certification program, where applicable, for licensure or certification programs that evaluate individuals for radon-specific technical knowledge and skills.” 8.1.2 Q A plans are required Any person or entity providing radonmeasurement services shall establish, maintain, and follow a quality assurance program reflective of national requirements such as found in the ANSI/AARST MS-QA, “Radon Measurement Systems Quality Assurance”. The quality assurance program shall include written procedures and ongoing evidence for meeting quality assurance objectives that, among other things, include a system to record and monitor: a) results of quality control check measurements, b) training and qualifications of staff, and c) protocol compliance and chain of custody. Note—Section B of the attachedMAH Companion Guidance provides descriptions of quality control check measurements. 8.2 Measurement Strategy for Home Sales For tests conducted during a home sale, testing strategies outlined in Section 5.2 for Time-Sensitive Testing are required in addition to, or as required by local statutes where applicable. 8.3 Prior Notification Because failure to comply with required conditions often occurs when residents are not properly informed about the necessary test conditions: a) Requirements for responsible notification include determining whether the building is new, occupied, and who will be responsible for closed-building conditions prior to and during the measurement period; b) Information about required test conditions shall be communicated when practicable and documented to the person responsible for the home prior to the 12-hour closed-building requirement; and c) Communications to clients or parties responsible for the property shall include essential elements required for compliance with closed-building protocols. Note—Exhibit 2 provides an example of a written notice that complies with this requirement.