RMS-LB 2018 with 12/20 Revisions

Note—12/20 revision (The remainder of this document does NOT contain changed requirements) ANSI/AARST RMS-LB 2018 (with 1220 revisions) Radon Mitigation Standards for Schools and Large Buildings 43 10.0 DOCUMENTATION (OM&M) Long-term Operation, Maintenance and Monitoring Informative advisory —The potential risk from radon exists as long as a building is occupied. Therefore, mitigation systems represent an essential component for long-term risk management. 10.1 Essential Information To provide tools essential for client efforts in long-term risk management, the Contactor shall provide the client(s) in writing, a final operations, maintenance and monitoring (OM&M) plan for the mitigation system(s) upon completion of the project. 10.1.1 OM&M plans shall prominently include the following essential information that any client , property owner, occupant, or designated/responsible person needs to facilitate basic maintenance and risk monitoring: a) Retests A recommendation to retest at least every 2 years and as further stipulated in the most current version of ANSI/AARST MALB “Protocol for Conducting Radon and Radon Decay Product Measurements In Schools and Large Buildings” or other local state-required or federally recommended protocols; b) Fan monitors a) A description of the fan monitor(s) and a recommendation to check the monitor(s) monthly or as otherwise specified in an operational and maintenance plan. b) Documented startup parameters including pressure gauge readings that existed at the time successful mitigation was initially achieved. c) A list of actions for the client(s) to take if the fan monitor indicates system degradation or failure; c) System description A description of the mitigation system(s) as installed to include: a) Basic operating principles; and b) System layout narrative or with system components labeled on a floor plan sketch such as may be complemented with photographic documentation; d) Warranty limitations A statement of limitations the contractor places on professional obligations, future maintenance and monitoring of the mitigation system(s) effectiveness; e) A description of any important observations that might adversely affect the mitigation system(s) or other building systems and any deviations from this standard or state requirements; and f) Contact information for service inquiries and identification of the Qualified Mitigation Professional responsible for adherence to protocols to include: a) Name, address and phone number; b) Relevant radon mitigation certification and/or licensing number; and c) Signature (manual, or electronic in conformance with the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce (E-SIGN) Act). 10.1.2 Historical Information Historical information shall also be provided to the client either as provided in an information package that contains the OM&M plan or independently distributed, to include: a) Pre-and post- mitigation test data if available; b) Pre-and post- mitigation investigation summary; c) Copies of contracts and warranties; d) Any building permits required; and e) An estimate of the annual operating costs.