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  • Principles of Radon-Resistant Construction

    Credits: 4 PDH

    PDH Course Description:

    Radon is a colorless, odorless gas that is a primary cause of lung cancer in the US. Customers rely on industry professionals to design and construct high quality, safe structures, free of the hazards of radon gas infiltration. This can be easily accomplished by utilizing a handful of simple construction practices, along with commonly used building materials. This 84 page, 4 hour course covers these practices and highlights the material selections necessary to effectively lower radon levels in new and renovated structures.

    Topics:

    • Overview of Radon Gas and it's risks
    • EPA map of Radon Gas Zones
    • Radon Gas Means of Entry
    • Radon Resistant Home Features
    • Liability issues
    • List of Zone I Counties
    • Radon Gas Preventive Measures
    • Radon Gas Mitigation Measures
    • Foundation/Subgrade Design
    • Soil Gas Collection and Venting Post-Occupancy Testing

    To take this course:

    1.) Enroll in Course:
    Click below to enroll:
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    2.) Study: Once enrolled, click below to begin the course:

    Download the Study Guide

    3.) Test: Once you've thoroughly read the course materials, please click below to take the final examination.

    Take the final exam

    4.) Certificate: A passing grade of 70% or higher on the exam, is required to receive the certificate of completion for this PDH course.
         NOTE: After the exam is completed, you will need to return to this page, in order to print (download) the certificate of completion.

    Print the Certificate of Completion

    Intended Audience: Construction, Architectural, Environmental, Mechanical, Civil Engineers
    Publication Source: US Environmental Protection Agency

    Donald Parnell, PE

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