MAH_2019

Protocol for Conducting Measurements of ANSI/AARST MAH 2019 Radon and Radon Decay Products in Homes 12 8.4 Minimum Requirements for Efforts to Verify Test Conditions To fulfill minimum requirements for verifying test conditions, all of the following steps are required: a) Inform the person responsible for building operation of the required test conditions. b) Post notification of a Radon Test in Progress in conspicuous locations stating the required conditions of the test. Note—Exhibit 4 provides an example that complies with this requirement. c) Request a signature on a noninterference agreement and note in the report if this document was not signed. Note—Exhibit 3 provides an example of a written notice that complies with this requirement. d) Conduct visual inspections. Visual inspections of the dwelling that evaluate observed conditions and document deviations from protocol and temporary conditions that might affect the test result shall be conducted by a qualified measurement professional : i. upon detector placement to help ensure all closed-building conditions and other protocol requirements are met; and ii. upon detector retrieval of the detector(s) to help verify that: 1. closed-building conditions and other protocol requirements are still being maintained; 2. detector placement has not changed; and 3. tamper seals, if employed, have not been broken. Note—It is recommended that tests include methods to prevent or attempt to detect interference with testing conditions or the testing detector. 8.4.1 Surveillance not required It is not required to inspect for closed-building conditions during the 12-hour period prior to the test or between placement and retrieval of the detectors. 8.5 Test Reports 8.5.1 Essential information The following essential information shall be included in reports: a) The complete address of the building measured; b) Name of the company, contact information, and identification of the measurement professional responsible for adherence to protocols and their current certification ID numbers or equivalent state certification ID numbers as applicable; and c) Radon Information Sources. The report is to include contact information of the State Radon Office or other local authority for where the test is conducted and information for obtaining federal or state guidance documents. 8.5.2 Measurement results Test reports shall comply with all of the following requirements. a) The test report shall contain the final result for each measurement location. The report shall also include: 1. the detector model or type, the detector serial number(s) and the name and identification number of the service or organization used to analyze detectors; and