Radon Gas Disclosure
Radon disclosure informs buyers/tenants about potential radon. Radon: invisible, odorless radioactive gas; second leading cause of lung cancer. EPA action level: 4 pCi/L. Testing: short-term (2-7 days), long-term (90+ days), or professional. Mitigation: sub-slab depressurization, relatively inexpensive. Disclosure allows informed decisions and negotiation.
What Is Radon
- Naturally occurring radioactive gas
- Invisible, odorless, tasteless
- Second leading cause of lung cancer
Testing
- Short-term: 2-7 days
- Long-term: 90+ days
- Action level: 4 pCi/L
Mitigation
- Sub-slab depressurization
- Relatively inexpensive typical cost
- Effective and relatively inexpensive
Related Terms
- Property Disclosure — Seller’s duty
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Reviewed by the attorneys at Barnes Walker, Goethe, Shea & Robinson, PLLC