Radon Resistant New Construction Information for Radon Professionals

Training for Code Officials, Builders, Contractors, and Architects

Radon Resistant New Construction (RRNC) training workshops are hosted by theRegional Radon Training Centers.

Building Standards for Contractors

AARST Guidance

Current guidance is available through the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists. These are consensus documents to which the USEPA defers.

ASTM 1465: Standard Practice for Radon Control Options for the Design and Construction of New Low-Rise Residential Buildings

Other guidance may be available in ASTM 1465, which covers the design and construction of two radon control options for use in new low-rise residential buildings. This is the ASTM's standard for RRNC builders, architects, and other related professionals.

Building Radon Out

A step-by-step guide on how to build radon resistant homes. This book is published by the EPA.

Passive Radon Control System for New Construction

Architectural drawings of passive radon control systems, crawlspace radon control systems, and conversion to an active system in one- and two-family style dwellings. These drawings are intended for use by architects, home builders, designers, radon mitigators, or other parties interested in the installation of passive radon control systems for one- and two-family dwellings. This is published by the EPA.

Checklist for Passive and Active Radon System

In cooperation with EPA's Indoor Environments Division, the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI) created the Radon Mitigation System Inspection Checklist. With just seven inspection elements, the Checklist takes under 15 minutes to complete. Builders can also use the checklist as a guide during the home building process. The checklist can be given to the home buyer to confirm the RRNC features installed.

Building Code

Currently, the State of New York has no statewide code for RRNC.

Localities can voluntarily adopt Appendix F of the International Residential Code.

  • Livingston County
    • Town of Caledonia - Radon Control Methods adopted: Local Law No. 2 of the Year 2000 Radon Control Methods Section 95-100 through 95-103.11
    • Town of Lima - Radon Control Methods adopted: Local Law No. 1 of the Year 2000 Radon Control Methods Chapter 200

Resources

Contact Us

For additional information on RRNC, contact us at:

Center for Environmental Health
Bureau of Environmental Radiation Protection
Empire State Plaza-Corning Tower, Room 1201
Albany, New York 12237
(518) 402-7556
radon@health.ny.gov