Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-35-604

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 49, December 5, 2024

Section 28-35-604 - Requirements for radon mitigation technician

(a) Each applicant for initial certification as a radon mitigation technician shall meet the requirements of K.S.A. 48-16a06, and amendments thereto, and the following additional requirements:

(1) Be at least 18 years of age;

(2) complete and submit proof of completion to the department of a radon mitigation training course with at least 24 hours of classroom instruction that includes active participation in radon mitigation techniques approved by the department pursuant to K.S.A. 48-16a06, and amendments thereto;

(3) attain a passing score of at least 70 percent on a closed-book examination on radon mitigation approved by the department pursuant to K.S.A. 48-16a06, and amendments thereto; and

(4) provide any additional relevant information requested by the department.

(b) Each radon mitigation technician shall meet the following requirements:

(1) Conduct radon mitigation activities in accordance with the requirements of the following:

(A)K.S.A. 48-16a06, and amendments thereto;

(B) "protocol for conducting measurements of radon and radon decay products in homes," which is adopted by reference in K.A.R. 28-35-603;

(C) "performance specifications for instrumentation systems designed to measure radon gas in air," which is adopted by reference in K.A.R. 28-35-603;

(D) "protocol for conducting measurements of radon and radon decay products in multifamily buildings," which is adopted by reference in K.A.R. 28-35-603;

(E) "protocol for conducting measurements of radon and radon decay products in schools and large buildings," which is adopted by reference in K.A.R. 28-35-603;

(F) "soil gas mitigation standards for existing homes," SGM-SF 2017 with 12/2020 revisions, published by the American national standards institute and the American association of radon scientists and technologists, dated 2020, which is hereby adopted by reference, except for the introduction, table of contents, exhibits, appendices, and companion guidance;

(G) "radon mitigation standards for multifamily buildings," ANSI/AARST RMS-MF 2018 with 12/2020 revisions, published by the American national standards institute and the American association of radon scientists and technologists, dated 2020, which is hereby adopted by reference, except for the introduction, table of contents, exhibits, appendices, and companion guidance;

(H) "radon mitigation standards for schools and large buildings," ANSI/AARST RMS-LB 2018 with 12/2020 revisions, published by the American national standards institute and the American association of radon scientists and technologists, dated 2020, which is hereby adopted by reference, except for the introduction, table of contents, exhibits, appendices, and companion guidance; and

(1) all applicable municipal, county, state, and federal laws and regulations;

(2) upon request from the department, provide documentation of proficiency including continuing education requirements specified in K.A.R. 28-35-605; and

(3) notify the department of any name or address changes within 30 days.

Kan. Admin. Regs. § 28-35-604

Authorized by K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 48-16a03; implementing K.S.A. 2022 Supp. 48-16a03 and 48-16a06; effective Feb. 3, 2012; amended by Kansas Register Volume 42, No. 41; effective 10/27/2023.