MALB_2014 with 1-21 Revisions

Conducting Measurements of Radon and Radon ANSI/AARST MALB-2014 with 1/21 Revisions Decay Products in Schools and Large Buildings 43 INFORMATIVE EXHIBIT 4 SAMPLE PRIOR NOTICE—PUBLIC NOTICE POSTER Radon Survey in Progress Dear Residents, An important step is being taken to protect your health. Radon testing is being conducted for this building. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can be present in some buildings at concentrations greater than recommended. Testing for radon is recommended for all homes. Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer and the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers in the United States. The only way to know what the radon concentrations are for any building is to test. Radon testing is scheduled for: Building(s): _____________________________________________________________________________ Building Area(s): ______________________________________________________________________ Test Deployment: Day_______________ Date ____________ (please close windows the night before) Test Completion: Day_______________ Date ____________ Time: Before close of business hours Please help to maintain these required test conditions throughout the building (12 hours prior the test and during the test). Windows Keep closed on all levels of the building including areas not being tested Exterior doors (except for momentary entry and exit) Heating and cooling systems Set to normal occupied operating conditions with normal temperatures between 65˚and 80˚ F (18˚ - 27˚ C) Systems that temporarily ventilate with outdoor air for seasonal comfort or energy savings Set to the lowest seasonal ventilation Bathroom fans Operate normally Exhausts Systems (that temporarily draw air from the building such from laundries, workshops, community kitchens or for local control of fumes Avoid excessive operation Fireplaces (that burn solid, liquid or gas fuels unless a primary/normal source of heat for the building) Do not operate For general health information: Copies of EPA’s A Citizen’s Guide to Radon can be found online at www.epa.gov/radon . For inquiries or reporting concerns. Contact Person: _________________________________Phone: _____________________ We thank you for your cooperation in helping to ensure a safe and healthy building. Note—Text versions of this exhibit in both English and Spanish can be downloaded at www.standards.aarst.org/public-review by choosing “Measurement, User Tools”