The AARST Consortium on National Radon Standards
standards@aarst.org Fax: 1-913-273-0134
Radon Standards Update & Request for Volunteers from The AARST Consortium on National Radon Standards
FYI: Multifamily Measurement protocols will be posted for a 45 day public review beginning within a few weeks
FYI: Device Performance Protocol formal deliberations over draft content commence within a few weeks.
NEW PROJECT:
Model Code for Radon Reduction Features in One- and Two- Family Dwellings. Designation CCAH (Construction Codes for Airborne radon in Homes)
Over the last several months, the longstanding concern regarding existing codes for radon and new construction have given birth to lively discussions in various quarters. The code text that most jurisdictions review for consideration was first published in about 1992. This text remains virtually unchanged yet both scope and substance have long needed improvement. Specifically as it applies to model code text, it has been observed that there is no national consensus forum addressing this need.
Formal Action:
As a result of various discussions and proposals brought before the Executive Stakeholder Committee, deliberations have resulted in taking formal action to initiate an AARST/ANSI standard titled “Model Code for Radon Reduction Features in One- and Two- Family Dwellings.”
The scope, as the new title implies, is comprehensive to include all features employed during new construction (both active and passive) and model code text is to specify concise minimum requirements. More detailed elaboration on other considerations and guidance is normally addressed by reference (i.e. See ASTM E1465 for further guidance).
Formal Request for Volunteers:
Some members of our community have already expressed willingness to participate.
Regardless: All seats are now officially open for volunteers and nominations.
Deadline for nominations will be midnight February 15th.
All Consortium committees include a non-voting Chair and voting seats to represent the vantage points of primary stakeholders dealing with the public on a daily basis: State radon programs (both non-regulated and those with radon regulations), Federal government, Private proficiency programs, Mitigation professionals, Measurement professionals, Home inspectors and Educators.
Additional voting delegate seats specific to this project have been identified and approved as volunteers to represent the vantage point of Home Builders, Consumer Advocates, Manufacturers, Code Officials and Architects. Note: Where seats remain unfilled, nominations remain open until filled.
Workload:
We expect a vigorous schedule this year to minimally include monthly conference calls plus personal review and contributions to proposed text. The project extends until completion.
Volunteering:
You may place your name or another’s name into nomination at standards@aarst.com.
New volunteers are also requested to provide basic contact and background information at www.aarst.org/standards_form.shtml to aid communications and deliberations when there are several nominees competing for the same seat.
Sincerely,
AARST Consortium Standards Assistance
standards@aarst.org
Fax: 1-913-273-0134
In coordination with Gary Hodgden, Executive Stakeholders Committee Chair
United States