Radon Professionals – Working Together – Saving Lives Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure Jane Malone National Policy Director American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists
Transcript
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Jane Malone National Policy Director
American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists
Self-Introduction
bull Healthy housing policy background ndash Lead poisoning prevention other hazards ndash Decent housing human right but ne Constitutional ndash Local and state policy can be protective ndash Federal framework enabling methods model
practices bull Building and housing code emphasis
ndash ICC code development process bull Property maintenance and new construction bull Healthy housing standard Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash
Saving Lives
Role of AARST Policy Director
bull Local and state code adoption work ndash National Radon Action Plan Codes Work Group ndash International Code Council advocacy ndash Technical assistance on codes
bull Congressional appropriations ndash Supporting lobbyist Randy Pence
bull Executive branch communication bull Support leadership development
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
POLICY GOALS
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress EPA require home sale testinginfo 2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) 3 HUD mitigate assisted insured if ge action level 4 State and local codes RRNC for homes schools 5 State and local rental law mitigate if ge action level 6 OSHA make rules consistent w EPA action level
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification bull Scope all home sales bull Testing performed only by certified personnel
ndash following ANSI standards bull Federal Precedent 1992 Congress required
notification and disclosure for lead-based paint bull State Precedents MN and IL laws bull Congress must specify how to meet the national goal
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash
Saving Lives
Congress National Goal Action Level sect2661 ldquoThe national long-term goal of the United States with respect to radon levels in buildings is that the air within buildings in the US should be as free of radon as the ambient air outside of buildingsrdquo sect2663 EPA citizens guide (b) Information included (1) Action levels ldquohellip a description of a series of action levels indicating the health risk associated with different levels of radon exposurerdquo
2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
bull Therersquos no known safe level of radon exposure bull Current action level of 40 pCiL is unprotective
bull 23 of all radon lung cancers occur below 40 pCiL bull Presidentrsquos 2009 Cancer Panel said EPA should
lower the action level based on cancer risk data bull Radon in homes can be reduced to 20 pCiL
ndash Preventing at least 5500 cancer deaths bull EPA should consider health in action level
ndash Should conform to the World Health Organization
WHO Standard and Approach
bull 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) reference level ndash maximum accepted average annual radon
concentration in a residential dwelling bull Set standard as low as ldquoreasonably achievablerdquo bull Health should be the basis
ndash where level of risk too high to continue unchecked ndash protective measures may be appropriate below this
level so radon concentrations stay well below it
pCiL - picoCuries per liter of air Bqm3 - Becquerels per cubic meter of air a maximum accepted average annual radon concentration in a residential dwelling
Comparison of Radon Levels
Measure pCiL Bqm3
Outdoor Air (mean) 04 15
Indoor Air (mean) 13 48
Indoor Air - Achievable through Mitigation 20 74
World Health Organization Reference Level a 27 100
EPA Action Level 40 148
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
bull Success w insured multi-family housing policy ndash Roll-out has been consistent amp productive ndash Standards and procedures continue to improve
bull Insured Single Family Homes need protection ndash Via FHA property review or pre-mortgage inspection
bull Public Housing ndash test perhaps mitigate bull HUDrsquos Federal Radon Action Plan commitment
ndash Incorporate radon testingmitigation into ldquoas many HUD programs as possiblerdquo
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
ldquorequire the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop an effective departmental policy for dealing with radon contamination that utilizes any Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards to ensure that occupants of housing covered by this section are not exposed to hazardous levels of radonrdquo federally-owned multifamily assisted public and Indian housing project-based sect 236 221(d)(3)
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Self-Introduction
bull Healthy housing policy background ndash Lead poisoning prevention other hazards ndash Decent housing human right but ne Constitutional ndash Local and state policy can be protective ndash Federal framework enabling methods model
practices bull Building and housing code emphasis
ndash ICC code development process bull Property maintenance and new construction bull Healthy housing standard Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash
Saving Lives
Role of AARST Policy Director
bull Local and state code adoption work ndash National Radon Action Plan Codes Work Group ndash International Code Council advocacy ndash Technical assistance on codes
bull Congressional appropriations ndash Supporting lobbyist Randy Pence
bull Executive branch communication bull Support leadership development
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
POLICY GOALS
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress EPA require home sale testinginfo 2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) 3 HUD mitigate assisted insured if ge action level 4 State and local codes RRNC for homes schools 5 State and local rental law mitigate if ge action level 6 OSHA make rules consistent w EPA action level
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification bull Scope all home sales bull Testing performed only by certified personnel
ndash following ANSI standards bull Federal Precedent 1992 Congress required
notification and disclosure for lead-based paint bull State Precedents MN and IL laws bull Congress must specify how to meet the national goal
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash
Saving Lives
Congress National Goal Action Level sect2661 ldquoThe national long-term goal of the United States with respect to radon levels in buildings is that the air within buildings in the US should be as free of radon as the ambient air outside of buildingsrdquo sect2663 EPA citizens guide (b) Information included (1) Action levels ldquohellip a description of a series of action levels indicating the health risk associated with different levels of radon exposurerdquo
2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
bull Therersquos no known safe level of radon exposure bull Current action level of 40 pCiL is unprotective
bull 23 of all radon lung cancers occur below 40 pCiL bull Presidentrsquos 2009 Cancer Panel said EPA should
lower the action level based on cancer risk data bull Radon in homes can be reduced to 20 pCiL
ndash Preventing at least 5500 cancer deaths bull EPA should consider health in action level
ndash Should conform to the World Health Organization
WHO Standard and Approach
bull 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) reference level ndash maximum accepted average annual radon
concentration in a residential dwelling bull Set standard as low as ldquoreasonably achievablerdquo bull Health should be the basis
ndash where level of risk too high to continue unchecked ndash protective measures may be appropriate below this
level so radon concentrations stay well below it
pCiL - picoCuries per liter of air Bqm3 - Becquerels per cubic meter of air a maximum accepted average annual radon concentration in a residential dwelling
Comparison of Radon Levels
Measure pCiL Bqm3
Outdoor Air (mean) 04 15
Indoor Air (mean) 13 48
Indoor Air - Achievable through Mitigation 20 74
World Health Organization Reference Level a 27 100
EPA Action Level 40 148
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
bull Success w insured multi-family housing policy ndash Roll-out has been consistent amp productive ndash Standards and procedures continue to improve
bull Insured Single Family Homes need protection ndash Via FHA property review or pre-mortgage inspection
bull Public Housing ndash test perhaps mitigate bull HUDrsquos Federal Radon Action Plan commitment
ndash Incorporate radon testingmitigation into ldquoas many HUD programs as possiblerdquo
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
ldquorequire the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop an effective departmental policy for dealing with radon contamination that utilizes any Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards to ensure that occupants of housing covered by this section are not exposed to hazardous levels of radonrdquo federally-owned multifamily assisted public and Indian housing project-based sect 236 221(d)(3)
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Role of AARST Policy Director
bull Local and state code adoption work ndash National Radon Action Plan Codes Work Group ndash International Code Council advocacy ndash Technical assistance on codes
bull Congressional appropriations ndash Supporting lobbyist Randy Pence
bull Executive branch communication bull Support leadership development
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
POLICY GOALS
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress EPA require home sale testinginfo 2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) 3 HUD mitigate assisted insured if ge action level 4 State and local codes RRNC for homes schools 5 State and local rental law mitigate if ge action level 6 OSHA make rules consistent w EPA action level
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification bull Scope all home sales bull Testing performed only by certified personnel
ndash following ANSI standards bull Federal Precedent 1992 Congress required
notification and disclosure for lead-based paint bull State Precedents MN and IL laws bull Congress must specify how to meet the national goal
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash
Saving Lives
Congress National Goal Action Level sect2661 ldquoThe national long-term goal of the United States with respect to radon levels in buildings is that the air within buildings in the US should be as free of radon as the ambient air outside of buildingsrdquo sect2663 EPA citizens guide (b) Information included (1) Action levels ldquohellip a description of a series of action levels indicating the health risk associated with different levels of radon exposurerdquo
2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
bull Therersquos no known safe level of radon exposure bull Current action level of 40 pCiL is unprotective
bull 23 of all radon lung cancers occur below 40 pCiL bull Presidentrsquos 2009 Cancer Panel said EPA should
lower the action level based on cancer risk data bull Radon in homes can be reduced to 20 pCiL
ndash Preventing at least 5500 cancer deaths bull EPA should consider health in action level
ndash Should conform to the World Health Organization
WHO Standard and Approach
bull 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) reference level ndash maximum accepted average annual radon
concentration in a residential dwelling bull Set standard as low as ldquoreasonably achievablerdquo bull Health should be the basis
ndash where level of risk too high to continue unchecked ndash protective measures may be appropriate below this
level so radon concentrations stay well below it
pCiL - picoCuries per liter of air Bqm3 - Becquerels per cubic meter of air a maximum accepted average annual radon concentration in a residential dwelling
Comparison of Radon Levels
Measure pCiL Bqm3
Outdoor Air (mean) 04 15
Indoor Air (mean) 13 48
Indoor Air - Achievable through Mitigation 20 74
World Health Organization Reference Level a 27 100
EPA Action Level 40 148
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
bull Success w insured multi-family housing policy ndash Roll-out has been consistent amp productive ndash Standards and procedures continue to improve
bull Insured Single Family Homes need protection ndash Via FHA property review or pre-mortgage inspection
bull Public Housing ndash test perhaps mitigate bull HUDrsquos Federal Radon Action Plan commitment
ndash Incorporate radon testingmitigation into ldquoas many HUD programs as possiblerdquo
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
ldquorequire the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop an effective departmental policy for dealing with radon contamination that utilizes any Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards to ensure that occupants of housing covered by this section are not exposed to hazardous levels of radonrdquo federally-owned multifamily assisted public and Indian housing project-based sect 236 221(d)(3)
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
POLICY GOALS
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress EPA require home sale testinginfo 2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) 3 HUD mitigate assisted insured if ge action level 4 State and local codes RRNC for homes schools 5 State and local rental law mitigate if ge action level 6 OSHA make rules consistent w EPA action level
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification bull Scope all home sales bull Testing performed only by certified personnel
ndash following ANSI standards bull Federal Precedent 1992 Congress required
notification and disclosure for lead-based paint bull State Precedents MN and IL laws bull Congress must specify how to meet the national goal
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash
Saving Lives
Congress National Goal Action Level sect2661 ldquoThe national long-term goal of the United States with respect to radon levels in buildings is that the air within buildings in the US should be as free of radon as the ambient air outside of buildingsrdquo sect2663 EPA citizens guide (b) Information included (1) Action levels ldquohellip a description of a series of action levels indicating the health risk associated with different levels of radon exposurerdquo
2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
bull Therersquos no known safe level of radon exposure bull Current action level of 40 pCiL is unprotective
bull 23 of all radon lung cancers occur below 40 pCiL bull Presidentrsquos 2009 Cancer Panel said EPA should
lower the action level based on cancer risk data bull Radon in homes can be reduced to 20 pCiL
ndash Preventing at least 5500 cancer deaths bull EPA should consider health in action level
ndash Should conform to the World Health Organization
WHO Standard and Approach
bull 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) reference level ndash maximum accepted average annual radon
concentration in a residential dwelling bull Set standard as low as ldquoreasonably achievablerdquo bull Health should be the basis
ndash where level of risk too high to continue unchecked ndash protective measures may be appropriate below this
level so radon concentrations stay well below it
pCiL - picoCuries per liter of air Bqm3 - Becquerels per cubic meter of air a maximum accepted average annual radon concentration in a residential dwelling
Comparison of Radon Levels
Measure pCiL Bqm3
Outdoor Air (mean) 04 15
Indoor Air (mean) 13 48
Indoor Air - Achievable through Mitigation 20 74
World Health Organization Reference Level a 27 100
EPA Action Level 40 148
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
bull Success w insured multi-family housing policy ndash Roll-out has been consistent amp productive ndash Standards and procedures continue to improve
bull Insured Single Family Homes need protection ndash Via FHA property review or pre-mortgage inspection
bull Public Housing ndash test perhaps mitigate bull HUDrsquos Federal Radon Action Plan commitment
ndash Incorporate radon testingmitigation into ldquoas many HUD programs as possiblerdquo
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
ldquorequire the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop an effective departmental policy for dealing with radon contamination that utilizes any Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards to ensure that occupants of housing covered by this section are not exposed to hazardous levels of radonrdquo federally-owned multifamily assisted public and Indian housing project-based sect 236 221(d)(3)
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress EPA require home sale testinginfo 2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) 3 HUD mitigate assisted insured if ge action level 4 State and local codes RRNC for homes schools 5 State and local rental law mitigate if ge action level 6 OSHA make rules consistent w EPA action level
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification bull Scope all home sales bull Testing performed only by certified personnel
ndash following ANSI standards bull Federal Precedent 1992 Congress required
notification and disclosure for lead-based paint bull State Precedents MN and IL laws bull Congress must specify how to meet the national goal
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash
Saving Lives
Congress National Goal Action Level sect2661 ldquoThe national long-term goal of the United States with respect to radon levels in buildings is that the air within buildings in the US should be as free of radon as the ambient air outside of buildingsrdquo sect2663 EPA citizens guide (b) Information included (1) Action levels ldquohellip a description of a series of action levels indicating the health risk associated with different levels of radon exposurerdquo
2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
bull Therersquos no known safe level of radon exposure bull Current action level of 40 pCiL is unprotective
bull 23 of all radon lung cancers occur below 40 pCiL bull Presidentrsquos 2009 Cancer Panel said EPA should
lower the action level based on cancer risk data bull Radon in homes can be reduced to 20 pCiL
ndash Preventing at least 5500 cancer deaths bull EPA should consider health in action level
ndash Should conform to the World Health Organization
WHO Standard and Approach
bull 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) reference level ndash maximum accepted average annual radon
concentration in a residential dwelling bull Set standard as low as ldquoreasonably achievablerdquo bull Health should be the basis
ndash where level of risk too high to continue unchecked ndash protective measures may be appropriate below this
level so radon concentrations stay well below it
pCiL - picoCuries per liter of air Bqm3 - Becquerels per cubic meter of air a maximum accepted average annual radon concentration in a residential dwelling
Comparison of Radon Levels
Measure pCiL Bqm3
Outdoor Air (mean) 04 15
Indoor Air (mean) 13 48
Indoor Air - Achievable through Mitigation 20 74
World Health Organization Reference Level a 27 100
EPA Action Level 40 148
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
bull Success w insured multi-family housing policy ndash Roll-out has been consistent amp productive ndash Standards and procedures continue to improve
bull Insured Single Family Homes need protection ndash Via FHA property review or pre-mortgage inspection
bull Public Housing ndash test perhaps mitigate bull HUDrsquos Federal Radon Action Plan commitment
ndash Incorporate radon testingmitigation into ldquoas many HUD programs as possiblerdquo
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
ldquorequire the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop an effective departmental policy for dealing with radon contamination that utilizes any Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards to ensure that occupants of housing covered by this section are not exposed to hazardous levels of radonrdquo federally-owned multifamily assisted public and Indian housing project-based sect 236 221(d)(3)
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification bull Scope all home sales bull Testing performed only by certified personnel
ndash following ANSI standards bull Federal Precedent 1992 Congress required
notification and disclosure for lead-based paint bull State Precedents MN and IL laws bull Congress must specify how to meet the national goal
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash
Saving Lives
Congress National Goal Action Level sect2661 ldquoThe national long-term goal of the United States with respect to radon levels in buildings is that the air within buildings in the US should be as free of radon as the ambient air outside of buildingsrdquo sect2663 EPA citizens guide (b) Information included (1) Action levels ldquohellip a description of a series of action levels indicating the health risk associated with different levels of radon exposurerdquo
2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
bull Therersquos no known safe level of radon exposure bull Current action level of 40 pCiL is unprotective
bull 23 of all radon lung cancers occur below 40 pCiL bull Presidentrsquos 2009 Cancer Panel said EPA should
lower the action level based on cancer risk data bull Radon in homes can be reduced to 20 pCiL
ndash Preventing at least 5500 cancer deaths bull EPA should consider health in action level
ndash Should conform to the World Health Organization
WHO Standard and Approach
bull 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) reference level ndash maximum accepted average annual radon
concentration in a residential dwelling bull Set standard as low as ldquoreasonably achievablerdquo bull Health should be the basis
ndash where level of risk too high to continue unchecked ndash protective measures may be appropriate below this
level so radon concentrations stay well below it
pCiL - picoCuries per liter of air Bqm3 - Becquerels per cubic meter of air a maximum accepted average annual radon concentration in a residential dwelling
Comparison of Radon Levels
Measure pCiL Bqm3
Outdoor Air (mean) 04 15
Indoor Air (mean) 13 48
Indoor Air - Achievable through Mitigation 20 74
World Health Organization Reference Level a 27 100
EPA Action Level 40 148
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
bull Success w insured multi-family housing policy ndash Roll-out has been consistent amp productive ndash Standards and procedures continue to improve
bull Insured Single Family Homes need protection ndash Via FHA property review or pre-mortgage inspection
bull Public Housing ndash test perhaps mitigate bull HUDrsquos Federal Radon Action Plan commitment
ndash Incorporate radon testingmitigation into ldquoas many HUD programs as possiblerdquo
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
ldquorequire the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop an effective departmental policy for dealing with radon contamination that utilizes any Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards to ensure that occupants of housing covered by this section are not exposed to hazardous levels of radonrdquo federally-owned multifamily assisted public and Indian housing project-based sect 236 221(d)(3)
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Congress National Goal Action Level sect2661 ldquoThe national long-term goal of the United States with respect to radon levels in buildings is that the air within buildings in the US should be as free of radon as the ambient air outside of buildingsrdquo sect2663 EPA citizens guide (b) Information included (1) Action levels ldquohellip a description of a series of action levels indicating the health risk associated with different levels of radon exposurerdquo
2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
bull Therersquos no known safe level of radon exposure bull Current action level of 40 pCiL is unprotective
bull 23 of all radon lung cancers occur below 40 pCiL bull Presidentrsquos 2009 Cancer Panel said EPA should
lower the action level based on cancer risk data bull Radon in homes can be reduced to 20 pCiL
ndash Preventing at least 5500 cancer deaths bull EPA should consider health in action level
ndash Should conform to the World Health Organization
WHO Standard and Approach
bull 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) reference level ndash maximum accepted average annual radon
concentration in a residential dwelling bull Set standard as low as ldquoreasonably achievablerdquo bull Health should be the basis
ndash where level of risk too high to continue unchecked ndash protective measures may be appropriate below this
level so radon concentrations stay well below it
pCiL - picoCuries per liter of air Bqm3 - Becquerels per cubic meter of air a maximum accepted average annual radon concentration in a residential dwelling
Comparison of Radon Levels
Measure pCiL Bqm3
Outdoor Air (mean) 04 15
Indoor Air (mean) 13 48
Indoor Air - Achievable through Mitigation 20 74
World Health Organization Reference Level a 27 100
EPA Action Level 40 148
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
bull Success w insured multi-family housing policy ndash Roll-out has been consistent amp productive ndash Standards and procedures continue to improve
bull Insured Single Family Homes need protection ndash Via FHA property review or pre-mortgage inspection
bull Public Housing ndash test perhaps mitigate bull HUDrsquos Federal Radon Action Plan commitment
ndash Incorporate radon testingmitigation into ldquoas many HUD programs as possiblerdquo
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
ldquorequire the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop an effective departmental policy for dealing with radon contamination that utilizes any Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards to ensure that occupants of housing covered by this section are not exposed to hazardous levels of radonrdquo federally-owned multifamily assisted public and Indian housing project-based sect 236 221(d)(3)
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
2 EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
bull Therersquos no known safe level of radon exposure bull Current action level of 40 pCiL is unprotective
bull 23 of all radon lung cancers occur below 40 pCiL bull Presidentrsquos 2009 Cancer Panel said EPA should
lower the action level based on cancer risk data bull Radon in homes can be reduced to 20 pCiL
ndash Preventing at least 5500 cancer deaths bull EPA should consider health in action level
ndash Should conform to the World Health Organization
WHO Standard and Approach
bull 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) reference level ndash maximum accepted average annual radon
concentration in a residential dwelling bull Set standard as low as ldquoreasonably achievablerdquo bull Health should be the basis
ndash where level of risk too high to continue unchecked ndash protective measures may be appropriate below this
level so radon concentrations stay well below it
pCiL - picoCuries per liter of air Bqm3 - Becquerels per cubic meter of air a maximum accepted average annual radon concentration in a residential dwelling
Comparison of Radon Levels
Measure pCiL Bqm3
Outdoor Air (mean) 04 15
Indoor Air (mean) 13 48
Indoor Air - Achievable through Mitigation 20 74
World Health Organization Reference Level a 27 100
EPA Action Level 40 148
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
bull Success w insured multi-family housing policy ndash Roll-out has been consistent amp productive ndash Standards and procedures continue to improve
bull Insured Single Family Homes need protection ndash Via FHA property review or pre-mortgage inspection
bull Public Housing ndash test perhaps mitigate bull HUDrsquos Federal Radon Action Plan commitment
ndash Incorporate radon testingmitigation into ldquoas many HUD programs as possiblerdquo
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
ldquorequire the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop an effective departmental policy for dealing with radon contamination that utilizes any Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards to ensure that occupants of housing covered by this section are not exposed to hazardous levels of radonrdquo federally-owned multifamily assisted public and Indian housing project-based sect 236 221(d)(3)
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
WHO Standard and Approach
bull 100 Bqm3 (27 pCiL) reference level ndash maximum accepted average annual radon
concentration in a residential dwelling bull Set standard as low as ldquoreasonably achievablerdquo bull Health should be the basis
ndash where level of risk too high to continue unchecked ndash protective measures may be appropriate below this
level so radon concentrations stay well below it
pCiL - picoCuries per liter of air Bqm3 - Becquerels per cubic meter of air a maximum accepted average annual radon concentration in a residential dwelling
Comparison of Radon Levels
Measure pCiL Bqm3
Outdoor Air (mean) 04 15
Indoor Air (mean) 13 48
Indoor Air - Achievable through Mitigation 20 74
World Health Organization Reference Level a 27 100
EPA Action Level 40 148
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
bull Success w insured multi-family housing policy ndash Roll-out has been consistent amp productive ndash Standards and procedures continue to improve
bull Insured Single Family Homes need protection ndash Via FHA property review or pre-mortgage inspection
bull Public Housing ndash test perhaps mitigate bull HUDrsquos Federal Radon Action Plan commitment
ndash Incorporate radon testingmitigation into ldquoas many HUD programs as possiblerdquo
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
ldquorequire the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop an effective departmental policy for dealing with radon contamination that utilizes any Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards to ensure that occupants of housing covered by this section are not exposed to hazardous levels of radonrdquo federally-owned multifamily assisted public and Indian housing project-based sect 236 221(d)(3)
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
pCiL - picoCuries per liter of air Bqm3 - Becquerels per cubic meter of air a maximum accepted average annual radon concentration in a residential dwelling
Comparison of Radon Levels
Measure pCiL Bqm3
Outdoor Air (mean) 04 15
Indoor Air (mean) 13 48
Indoor Air - Achievable through Mitigation 20 74
World Health Organization Reference Level a 27 100
EPA Action Level 40 148
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
bull Success w insured multi-family housing policy ndash Roll-out has been consistent amp productive ndash Standards and procedures continue to improve
bull Insured Single Family Homes need protection ndash Via FHA property review or pre-mortgage inspection
bull Public Housing ndash test perhaps mitigate bull HUDrsquos Federal Radon Action Plan commitment
ndash Incorporate radon testingmitigation into ldquoas many HUD programs as possiblerdquo
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
ldquorequire the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop an effective departmental policy for dealing with radon contamination that utilizes any Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards to ensure that occupants of housing covered by this section are not exposed to hazardous levels of radonrdquo federally-owned multifamily assisted public and Indian housing project-based sect 236 221(d)(3)
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
bull Success w insured multi-family housing policy ndash Roll-out has been consistent amp productive ndash Standards and procedures continue to improve
bull Insured Single Family Homes need protection ndash Via FHA property review or pre-mortgage inspection
bull Public Housing ndash test perhaps mitigate bull HUDrsquos Federal Radon Action Plan commitment
ndash Incorporate radon testingmitigation into ldquoas many HUD programs as possiblerdquo
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
ldquorequire the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop an effective departmental policy for dealing with radon contamination that utilizes any Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards to ensure that occupants of housing covered by this section are not exposed to hazardous levels of radonrdquo federally-owned multifamily assisted public and Indian housing project-based sect 236 221(d)(3)
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
ldquorequire the Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop an effective departmental policy for dealing with radon contamination that utilizes any Environmental Protection Agency guidelines and standards to ensure that occupants of housing covered by this section are not exposed to hazardous levels of radonrdquo federally-owned multifamily assisted public and Indian housing project-based sect 236 221(d)(3)
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
bull State and local codes must require RRNC for homes schools in high-radon- prone areas ndash 6 states require RRNC in Z1 all homes in 1 state ndash Some localities in another 20 states require RRNC
bull RRNC 20 - ANSI-AARST CCAH bull Appendix F (more on this in later slides)
5 Property owners fix rental housing bull State and local rental laws must require
mitigation if the rental unit tests ge action level bull Types of policies vary
ndash Local property maintenance or housing code ndash State landlord tenant laws ndash Warrant of habitability property owner accountable
Examples Rental Housing Policies
bull East Norriton PA ndash requires a system for rental Certificate of Occupancy
bull Intrsquol Property Maintenance code ndash Current proposal for an appendix that requires
mitigation if health official finds radon ge 40 pCiL bull National Healthy Housing Standard
ndash requires mitigation ge 40 pCiL bull recommends mitigation ge 20 pCiL
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
ndash The agency set the limit at 25 of the maximum concentration for a controlled area which at the time of its regulation was 100 pCiL
ndash Another regulatory limit for a controlled area was 30 pCiL 25 of which is 75 pCiL ndash but OSHA doesnrsquot recognize this lower slightly more protective value
bull OSHA must conform its standard to EPA bull OSHA must advocate compliance
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
ADDING RRNC REQUIREMENTS TO BUILDING CODES
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Congress Radon Building Codes
sect2664 Model construction standards and techniques bull EPA to develop construction standards
techniques for controlling radon in new buildings bull EPA to work to ensure adoption by
organizations responsible for developing national model building codes and authorities which regulate building construction within States or political subdivisions within States
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Overview ndash Building Codes bull Laws Ordinances Regulations
ndash Adopted by local and state legislative bodies bull Some jurisdictions delegate details
ndash Focused on general image of health and safety bull Environmental health not embraced
ndash Verifiable enforceable unambiguous mandatory language
bull Apply to all new construction ndash Deliver consistency among builders to get results
bull High potential to increase public awareness ndash ie demand for mitigation of existing homes
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Overview ndash International Codes bull Most jurisdictions adopt ICCrsquos I-codes
ndash IRC One and two-family townhomes ndash IBC Buildings not covered by IRC including schools ndash Some adopt IGCC IGBS green stretch codes
bull I-code changes are important efficient targets ndash Serve as models automatically updated in many places
bull Where I-Codes are not addressing local needs local changes are made
bull Tepid response to RRNC in past years heating up
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
IRC Appendix F bull Created by building industry in the
early 1990s for the International Residential Code (for one- and two- family + townhomes)
bull RRNC (passive only) ndash No testing provision ndash Sealing inadequate ndash Redundant for multi-section
bull Zone 1 bull IRC is up for changes in 2016
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Other RRNC Standards
bull ASTM 1465 ndash 08a ndash Revamping under consideration
bull ANSI-AARST CCAH 2013 (RRNC 20) bull To be developed ANSI-AARST CCAH 1000 for
large buildings
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Consensus standard bull Alternative to IRC App F for one-
and two- family + townhomes bull Radon control means + testing bull Developed by a committee of
radon professionals builders architects consumer advocates state amp federal government
bull Zones 1 and 2
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
ANSI AARST CCAH-13 bull Prescriptive building code with performance
requirements bull Treat all Foundation Types (ldquoRough Inrdquo)
bull Soil Gas Collection Plenum (s) bull Piping bull Electrical Junction Box
bull True radon risk reduction ndash Testing required for occupancy permit ndash Activate System ldquoRough Inrdquo if necessary
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
bull Appendix F or CCAH MA bull Amended Appendix F IL MN OR bull Appendix F MD MI WA bull Original text NJ bull Non-statewide approaches
ndash Appendix F FL VA (local only) ndash ASTM 1465 ME (if builder incorporates RRNC)
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo bull Negotiation of law stymied bull Result ldquoPassive new construction
pipe means a pipe installed in new construction that relies solely on the convective flow of air upward for soil gas depressurization and may consist of multiple pipes routed through conditioned space from below the foundation to above the roof
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
bull R-2 One- and two- family + townhomes ndashMA MI MN MD
bull R-2 and R-3 Above + apartment buildings ndashOR
bull Group R Above + other group occupancies ndashIL NJ WA
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN
STRATEGIES TO DRIVE CHANGE
OUTCOMES SOUGHT
Build in Radon Risk Reduction
Embed radon risk-reduction requirements in state and local building codes
State and local building codes require that homes be built to resist radon
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
Activities bullPrioritize and select target states for 2016 laws - 53115 bullMaterials packet w models lessons learned - 63015 bullLegal analysisTA message development (Ongoing) bullOutreach at National Conference of State Legislatures - 8715 bullReach out to 2016 target states and identify sponsors health advocates other allies opposition - 93015
bullAdvance 2015 ICC proposals ndash 101015 bullSubmit 2016 Appendix F proposal for IRC - 123115 bullDevelop large building RRNC (CCAH 1000) - 123116
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
RRNC Campaigns Selection of Target States
bull Risk ndash High-population counties that are also high risk areas ndash Building permits in high-risk areas
bull Demand ndash State-level policy activity ndash Local adoptions
bull Assets for Action ndash Partners ndash Legislative sponsors
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
RRNC Targets
Target States
Diagonal Striping
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
States Ranked by Counties Radon ZonesHighest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IRC Adoptions
Z123 Co
Sheet3
Sheet2
MainMap
Control
Update State Colours
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
Title 24 - State Housing and Community Development
Y
X12
Colorado
7 Colo Code Regs 1101-71-6
7 Colo Regs 1101-11-6
Y
S12 L
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-8 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-12 Schedule B
8 Colo Code Regs 1302-11 SCHEDULE B
8 Colo Code REgs 1302-11 Schedule B
Connecticut
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect 29-252-1d
Conn Agencies Regs sect29-252-1d
Y
X 03
Delaware
N
L
Florida
Fla Stat Ann sect 55373
Fla Stat Ann sect55373
Y
X09
Georgia
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Ga Comp R amp Regs 110-11-1-19
Y
X06
Ga Code Ann sect8-20-2
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Ga Code Ann sect8-2-20
Hawaii
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-4
Haw Admin Rules (HAR) sect 3-180-7
Y
X06 L06
Idaho
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4109
Idaho Code Ann sect39-4109
Y
X09
Idaho Code Ann sect 39-4116
Idaho Code Ann sect36-4116
Y
Illinois
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect 18060
Ill Admin Code tit 23 sect18060
N
L
Indiana
675 Ind Admin Code 13-25-1
675 Ind Admin Code 14-43-1
Y
X03
Iowa
Iowa Admin Code 661--3013(103A)
Iowa Admin Code 664-3018(103A)
Y
S09 L
Kansas
N
L
Kentucky
815 Ky Admin Regs 7120
815 Ky Admin Regs 7125
Y
X 12
Louisiana
La Rev Stat Ann sect401722 La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
La Rev Stat Ann sect40173028
Y
X 12
Maine
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
16-642-1 Me Code R sect 7
Y
X09
Maryland
MD Code Ann Public Safety sect12-503
N
X 12
Massachusetts
780 Mass Code Regs 34011
N
X09
Michigan
Y
X09
Minnesota
Minn R 13410005
Minn R sect13050021
Minn R sect13050021
Y
X06
Minn R sect13050011
Mississippi
N
S12 L
Missouri
N
S00 L
Montana
Mont Admin R 24301131
Mont Admin R 24301154
Y
X06
Nebraska
Neb Rev St sect 71-6403
Neb Rev St sect71-6403
Y
S09 L
Nevada
N
S06 L
New Hampshire
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
NH Rev Stat sect155-A1
Y
X09
New Jersey
N J Admin Code sect523-314
NJ Admin Code sect523-314
Y
X09
New Mexico
NM Admin Code 14728
NM Admin Code 14738
Y
X09
New York
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs Tit 19 sect12211
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12261
NY Comp Codes R amp Regs tit 19 sect12201
Y
X06
North Carolina
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
NC Gen Stat sect143-138
Y
X09
North Dakota
N
S12 L
Ohio
Ohio Admin Code 41011-1-01 sect101
N
A09
Oklahoma
Okla Admin Code sect310451-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Okla Admin Code sect 748205-1
Y
S09 X
Okla Admin Code sect26525-1-3
Oregon
Or Admin R 918-460-0010
Or AdminR 918-480-0005
Y
X09
Pennsylvania
34 Pa Code sect 40321 (except Chp 1 and 2 and Appx E and H)
34 Pa Code sect 40321
Y
X09
Rhode Island
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
SBC-1 Rhode Island State Building Code
Y
X12
South Carolina
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
SC Code Ann sect6-9-50
Y
X12
South Dakota
SD Admin R 61150203--04
N
L
SD Admin R 61150101
SD Codified Laws sect 11-10-5
SD Admin R 20182501
Tennessee
N
X09
Texas
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214216
Tex Local Govt Code Ann sect 214212
Y
X00
Tex Admin Code tit 34 sect 1951
Tex Health amp Safety Code Ann sect 388003
Utah
Utah Code Ann sect 214216
Utah Code Ann sect 15A-2-103
Y
X12
Vermont
Vt Admin Code 17-3-12
N
L
Virginia
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10 13
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
13 Va Admin Code 5-63-10
Y
X09
Va Admin Code 4-91-160
13 Va Admin Code 5-91-160
Washington
Wash Admin Code 51-50-003
Wash Admin Code 51-51-003
Y
X12
Wash Admin Code 388-97-3520
Wash Admin Code 51-50-1715
West Virginia
W Va Code R sect87-4-4
W Va R sect87-4-4
W Va Code R sect 87-4-4
Y
X09
Wisconsin
Wis Admin Code sect SPS 3181004
N
Wyoming
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP CH 1 s 2
WY Rules and Regulations FIRE CFP Ch 1 s 2
Y
S12 L
District of Columbia (DC)
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs TIt 12 sect T 12 Refs amp Annos
DC Mun Regs Tit 12 sect T 12 Regs and Annos
Y
X06
RRNC Campaigns Priority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
Colorado Georgia Iowa Kansas
Nebraska New York Ohio Pennsylvania
Potential Target States AL CT ID IN KY MO NM NC ND RI TN VA WI
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
More State Policy Targets
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
Future of SIRG
Get Involved
Slide Number 42
RRNC Campaigns Power Analysis Adoptions Assets Recent Track Record
CO - 16 cities 10 counties AARST Chapter Lung Assoc of Rockies DenverTri-county GA - 1 county Interested state agency (DCA) AARST mitigator IA - 3 counties 4 cities Cancer Action Network AARST Heartland Chapter IA Medical Society IA Assoc of Counties IA Sierra Club 2015 Bill ndash Senate study comm advanced to state govrsquot committee died in House committee KS - 4 cities strong radon program AARST Chapter Kansas State home builders NE - 7 cities AARST Chapter American Cancer Society Home Builders 2015 Bill NY - 2 cities AARST chapter strong radon program upstate profile 2015 Bill OH - 2 cities strong radon program AARST Ohio chapter Lung Assoc Midland States PA - 12 localities strong radon program AARST chapter Lung Assoc Mid-Atlantic
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
More State Policy Targets
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
Future of SIRG
Get Involved
Slide Number 42
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners bull AARST Chaptersmembers bull America Cancer Societyrsquos
Cancer Action Network bull Association of Counties bull Cancer Control Plans bull CANSARCRRR bull CountyCity Public Health
Officials bull Home Builders bull Home Inspectors bull Legislators
bull Lung Association Chapters bull Medical Societies bull Public Health Advocates bull Radon Trainers bull Realtors bull Sierra Club bull State Radon Programs bull State Code Entities (exec
branch and advisory groups)
bull Others
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
More State Policy Targets
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
Future of SIRG
Get Involved
Slide Number 42
More State Policy Targets
bull State and local requirements that sellers disclose knowledge of radon levels and information about radon to prospective buyers ndash Examples from IL MN
bull Tax incentives to cover radon mitigation costs to reduce cancer-related healthcare costs
bull State cancer plans include strategies for reducing radon
bull Effective licenseaccreditation programs
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
More State Policy Targets
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
Future of SIRG
Get Involved
Slide Number 42
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
IBC RRNC for Schools bull Failed 246 voting 39 YES
IPMC Mitigate if ge 40 pCiL bull Failed 178 voting 31 YES
16
84
MITIGATION RESPONSE
17
83
SCHOOL RRNC
Yes
No
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
More State Policy Targets
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
Future of SIRG
Get Involved
Slide Number 42
Future of SIRG
bull Efforts underway to sustain the program bull EPArsquos stance on the program
ndash Federal regulatory programs are default priority ndash Vague block grant approach based on statute
bull State activities are well-known bull No national focus with nationwide impact
ndash Preserving federal funds for states requires focus
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
More State Policy Targets
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
Future of SIRG
Get Involved
Slide Number 42
Get Involved
bull Join AARST National bull Expand Cancer Control Plans bull Encourage Code and ICC Changes bull Add RRNC (and Disclosure) to State Laws bull Improve Property Maintenance Codes bull Advocate with Congress bull Participate in Leadership Training
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record
RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
More State Policy Targets
Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
Future of SIRG
Get Involved
Slide Number 42
Radon Professionals ndash Working Together ndash Saving Lives
wwwAARSTorg Jane Malone
janemalonedcgmailcom
Thank You
Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure
Self-Introduction
Role of AARST Policy Director
Slide Number 4
Emerging Policy Priorities
1 Congress require EPA to require radon testing or at least notification
Congress National Goal Action Level
EPA set action level le 100 Bqm3
WHO Standard and Approach
Slide Number 10
3 HUD fix assisted insured housing
Congress HUD to Protect Occupants
Assisted Rental Housing
4 Enact RRNC code requirements
5 Property owners fix rental housing
Examples Rental Housing Policies
6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level
Slide Number 19
Congress Radon Building Codes
Overview ndash Building Codes
Overview ndash International Codes
IRC Appendix F
Other RRNC Standards
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
ANSI AARST CCAH-13
Current State RRNC Codes Standards
Illinois Where RRNC is not a ldquoSystemrdquo
Current State RRNC Codes Homes
Slide Number 30
National Radon Action Plan Strategy 2
NRAP Code Adoption Work Group Goal Implementation of RRNC via enacted applied enforced policies
RRNC CampaignsSelection of Target States
Slide Number 34
RRNC CampaignsPriority States for 2016 RRNC Policy Changes
RRNC Campaigns Power AnalysisAdoptions Assets Recent Track Record