Pa. Code tit. 25, pt. I, subpt. D, art. V, ch. 240, subch. G, app B

Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Appendix B - Non-interference Agreement for Real Estate Radon Testing

Property name:

Property address:

Property city, state, zip:

Dates of test:

I hereby agree to abide by the following conditions to ensure a valid radon test result:

1) I will maintain closed-house conditions during the entire test period, and for 12 hours prior to any test of less than 96 hours, by doing the following:

* Continuing normal operation of permanently installed HVAC systems.

* Minimizing operation of dryers, range hoods, bathroom fans and other mechanical systems, understanding that drawing air out of the building may adversely affect the test results.

* In buildings having permanently installed radon mitigation systems, keeping the mitigation system functioning during the testing interval.

* Operating window air conditioning systems if set to recycle interior air.

* Keeping all windows closed.

* Keeping all external doors closed except for normal entry and exit.

* Not operating whole-house fans. Removing portable window fans from the window or covering and sealing the window fan.

* Not operating fireplaces, wood/coal stoves or combustion appliances, except water heaters and cooking appliances, unless they are the primary sources of heat for the building.

* Not operating ceiling fans, portable dehumidifiers, portable humidifiers, portable air filters and window air conditioners within 20 feet of the detector.

2) I will not interfere with or move the radon test device.

If the certified tester determines that these conditions were not maintained, this test will be deemed invalid.

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Signature of Person in Control of PropertyPrinted Name of Person in Control of PropertyDate

Pa. Code tit. 25, pt. I, subpt. D, art. V, ch. 240, subch. G, app B

The provisions of this Appendix B adopted October 26, 2018, effective 1/24/2019, 48 Pa.B. 6791.

The provisions of this Appendix B issued under sections 12 and 13 of the Radon Certification Act (63 P.S. §§ 2012 and 2013); section 302 of the Radiation Protection Act (35 P.S. § 7110.302); and section 1920-A of the Administrative Code (71 P.S. § 510.20).