Main Title |
New-Construction Techniques and HVAC (Heating, Venting and Air Conditioning) Overpressurization for Radon Reduction in Schools. |
Author |
Witter, K. A. ;
Craig, A. B. ;
Saum, D. ;
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CORP Author |
Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, NC. Air and Energy Engineering Research Lab. |
Year Published |
1988 |
Report Number |
EPA/600/D-88/073; |
Stock Number |
PB88-196159 |
Additional Subjects |
Radon ;
School buildings ;
Air pollution control equipment ;
Atmosphere contamination control ;
Construction ;
Schools ;
Ventilation ;
Soils ;
Sealers ;
Air conditioning equipment ;
Gases ;
Air pollution control ;
Pollution control ;
Stationary sources ;
Indoor air pollution
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Holdings |
Library |
Call Number |
Additional Info |
Location |
Last Modified |
Checkout Status |
NTIS |
PB88-196159 |
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 |
18p |
Abstract |
Construction of a school in Fairfax County, Virginia, is being carefully monitored since elevated indoor radon levels have been identified in many existing houses near the site. Soil gas radon concentrations measured prior to pouring of the slabs were also indicative of a potential radon problem should the soil gas enter the school; however, subslab radon measurements collected thus far are lower than anticipated. In addition, the school's heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning (HVAC) system has been designed to operate continously in overpressurization to help reduce pressure-driven entry of radon-containing soil gas into the building. Following completion, indoor radon levels in the school will be monitored to determine the effectiveness of these radon-resistant new-construction techniques and HVAC overpressurization in limiting radon entry into the school. |
PUB Date Free Form |
Apr 88 |
Category Codes |
68A#; 68G; 43E; 91A |
NTIS Prices |
PC A03/MF A01 |
Primary Description |
600/13 |
Document Type |
NT |
Cataloging Source |
NTIS/MT |
Control Number |
817624548 |
Origin |
NTIS |
Type |
CAT |