In Florida, Statute 404.056 requires testing of some state licensed day care centers and schools k-12. Currently, only facilities in certain counties are required to test for radon. Previously radon testing was required statewide. Testing is mandatory in some areas of Florida as show in this map.
In addition to testing, facilities must submit test results to the Department of Health, Radon Program on appropriate forms, provided by the Department. The appropriate form used depends on the type of building being tested. Radon measurements made in schools, commercial day care centers in converted houses, assisted living facilities, nursing homes, hospitals, etc. (commercially built buildings or in buildings built as residences but no longer lived in as homes) must be reported.
When opening a childcare facility in Florida, radon testing requirements must be met and be completed within one year after the child care facility starts operation. Statues require that indoor radon levels must be measured in licensed child care facilities located in counties designated within the “Intermediate” or “Elevated Radon Potential” areas. These include 48 counties out of 67 counties. These mandatory tests are to be conducted in accordance with Florida protocols for testing and reporting. See the requirements at https://www.myflfamilies.com/service-programs/child-care/docs/HowToBecomeAChildCareFacility.pdf
For more information, contact:
Telephone: 850-245-4288 or 800-543-8279
phtoxicology@flhealth.gov
United States