SGM-SF_2017with 12/20 Revisions

ANSI/AARST SGM-SF 2017 (with 1220 revisions) Soil Gas Mitigation Standards for Existing Homes 57 13.7 Documentation—Chemical Vapor Intrusion 13.7.1 Occupant information package To provide tools essential for occupant efforts in long-term risk management, the contractor shall provide an information package labeled “Soil Gas Mitigation Information” or similar wording that prominently includes essential components for operation and maintenance. 13.7.1.1 The information package tailored for occupants shall prominently include the following essential information: a) 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 to take if the fan monitor indicates system degradation or failure; b) 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) Health contacts Health contact information shall be provided for state or federal resources such as, “For chemical vapor intrusion, see www.epa.gov/vaporintrusion ”; and f) Service contact information (to include name and phone number of the agent of the responsible party or regulatory agency program). 13.7.2 Client Operations Manual The contractor shall provide the client or overseeing team a written OM&M manual after installation of the mitigation system(s). Essential information that any client , property owner, occupant, or designated/responsible person needs to facilitate basic maintenance and monitoring shall be included. 13.7.2.1 The OM&M manual , often tailored for the overseeing team's review, amendment and integration into a final OM&M plan shall prominently include all of the following information: a) Fan monitors , in accordance with Section 13.7.1.1 a ); b) System descriptions: a) Descriptions in accordance with Section 13.7.1.1 b ; b) Operation & Maintenance information in accordance with Table 13.7 ; and c) location of permanent test ports; c) Warranty limitations A statement of limitations the contractor places on professional obligations, future maintenance and monitoring of the mitigation system(s) effectiveness; d) Health contacts information in accordance with 13.7.1.1 d ; 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).