| Main Title |
Radon Reduction and Radon Resistant Construction Demonstrations in New York. |
| Author |
Nitschke, I. ;
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| CORP Author |
Fleming (W.S.) and Associates, Inc., Syracuse, NY.;Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
| Publisher |
Jan 89 |
| Year Published |
1989 |
| Report Number |
EPA/600/8-89/001; |
| Stock Number |
PB89-151476 |
| Additional Subjects |
Radon ;
Air pollution control ;
Houses ;
Structural engineering ;
New York ;
Radioactive contaminants ;
Construction ;
Design criteria ;
Quality control ;
Sealers ;
Basements ;
Fans ;
Soil mechanics ;
Indoor air pollution
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| Holdings |
| Library |
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Additional Info |
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Last
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| NTIS |
PB89-151476 |
Some EPA libraries have a fiche copy filed under the call number shown. |
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07/26/2022 |
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| Collation |
299p |
| Abstract |
The report covers three tasks related to indoor radon: (1) the demonstration of radon reduction techniques in 8 houses in each of two uniquely different radon prone areas of the State of New York; (2) the evaluation and repair of 14 radon mitigation systems in houses mitigated 4 years earlier; and (3) the development and application of radon resistant new construction designs in 15 different houses. In applying radon reduction techniques in existing houses, techniques which were applicable in extremely porous soil were not as easily applied to houses built on granite ledge; combinations of techniques may be required in many difficult houses before an acceptable radon level can be achieved. During the study, basement pressurization was applied as a radon reduction technique for the first time. The radon resistant new construction designs should demonstrate effective methods of sealing out radon during construction; however, quality control problems prevalent in the construction industry may require additional laboratory tests for verification. |
| Supplementary Notes |
Sponsored by Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
| NTIS Title Notes |
Final rept. Sep 86-Jun 88. |
| Category Codes |
68F; 68A; 89B |
| NTIS Prices |
PC A13/MF A01 |
| Primary Description |
600/13 |
| Document Type |
NT |
| Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
| Control Number |
910442934 |
| Origin |
NTIS |
| Type |
CAT |
