Brief Overview:
Effective June 2010, Maine contractors will be required to comply with a new building code that includes the ASTM E-1465 standard for building radon out of new residential construction. Maine builders and codes enforcement officers need to understand the specific provisions of this standard, which itself is fairly new (2007).
Project Activity to Date:
In 2003-2006, the Maine Indoor Air Quality Council developed a series of residential construction trainings for residential building professionals for proper design and construction of homes for healthy indoor air quality. Using the current CRCPD grant support, the MIAQC has incorporated the radon resistant new construction components of the new building code (ASTM E-1465, 2008) into these trainings. Five of the six trainings being presented during the project period have already been presented. The final one is scheduled for March 5, 2010.
Preparation for Spring Training for Builders/Codes Officers on ASTM Standard
The Council is working with the Maine State Radon Section to develop a comprehensive training on the specific provisions of the ASTM standard. It is anticipated that at least one presentation of this training will be presented to Codes Officials in early May. The remaining training schedule is still in development.
Questions regarding this progress summary can be addressed to:
Christine G. Crocker
(207) 626-8115
christy@maineindoorair.org
or
Bob Stilwell
(207) 287-5743
bob.stilwell@maine.gov
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