RMS-MF 2018 with 12/20 Addenda

Companion Guidance—Section A AARST Informational CG 1 Companion Guidance RMS- MF 2018 Guidance for property owners Guidance to facilitate c ontractor needs. Note—These steps often reduce costs while also achieving reliable proposals . 4.1.1 Existing Radon Measurements 5.4.2 Create Diagrams Prepare to provide: All test reports and at least one floor plan diagram that is annotated with the location and results of all available radon measurements for the common building structure(s) or portion of the building(s) to be mitigated. The floor plan diagram or series of diagrams should illustrate the building foundation including slab-on-grade, basement and crawlspace areas 4.1.2 Building Specifications Prepare to provide: Any available information on the building (e.g., construction specifications) that might be of value in determining the mitigation strategy 4.1.3 Known Hazards Prepare to provide: All information regarding known safety hazards for the building and adjacent or nearby buildings that might be related to design and installation of the mitigation systems. Information of concern, among others, includes for programs and regulations related to asbestos, lead paint or other hazards. 5.4 NONDESTRUCTIVE INVESTIGATION 5.4.1 Document Review 5.4.3 Visual inspection Prepare to provide: Construction drawings, specifications and other information regarding the building that might be of value in determining the mitigation strategy. Prepare to provide: Access for visual inspections. 5.5 DIAGNOSTIC INVESTIGATION Prepare to provide: Access and funding for diagnostic procedures as appropriate for effective system design. Procedures recommended or chosen will depend upon the level of complexity for identifying or characterizing conditions under, beside and within buildings to adequately project the effects of various system designs. 4.3 Communication Plan – Coordination 4.3.1 Access Notices Required Prepare to provide: Coordination with Contractor and staff members (i.e. senior staff, appropriate communications staff and maintenance staff) to develop the communication plan • Develop notices (with instructions, general information, health advisories and who to contact for inquiries) that may be specific for each affected audience, including facilitating staff such as maintenance managers and supervisors, and occupants. • Develop timetables and means for distribution of notices. • Specify which management staff member is responsible for on- site activities. • Specify the structure of additional communication paths between senior staff, facilitating staff, maintenance staff and the professional radon service provider(s). • Identify who is granted permission to respond to public inquiries and their contact information