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Radon Professionals – Working Together – Saving Lives Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure Jane Malone National Policy Director American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists

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Page 1: Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposureneaarst.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/RadonPolicy-JaneMalone.pdf · Public Policy for Preventing Radon Exposure Jane Malone National Policy

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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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

6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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6 OSHA advance EPArsquos action level bull OSHA allows worker exposure to 25 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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
  • RRNC Campaigns Potential Partners
  • More State Policy Targets
  • Improving the I-Codes Recent votes
  • Future of SIRG
  • Get Involved
  • Slide Number 42
STATE VALUE Zone 1 Zone 3 State Popgt5M VALUE COLOUR 6 6 gt50 Z1 High Z1 Highest Risk
ALABAMA 2 Alabama 19 31 Alabama 4833722 n 0 3 3 lt25 Z3 Low Z3 High Risk
ALASKA 2 Alaska 0 67 Alaska 735132 n 1 2 2 26-74 Z3 Med Z3 Moderate Risk
ARIZONA 3 Arizona 0 0 Arizona 6626624 2 0 0 gt75 Z3 High Z3 Low Risk
ARKANSAS 0 Arkansas 0 81 Arkansas 2959373 n 3 7 has a radon code
CALIFORNIA 2 California 3 47 California 38332521 4 1 target
COLORADO 69 Colorado 81 0 Colorado 5268367 5
CONNECTICUT 6 Connecticut 50 13 Connecticut 3596080 6
DELAWARE 2 Delaware 0 67 Delaware 925749 7
FLORIDA 0 Florida 0 87 Florida 19552860 8
GEORGIA 29 Georgia 3 63 Georgia 9992167 9 legend
HAWAII 0 Hawaii 0 100 Hawaii 1404054 States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
IDAHO 3 Idaho 43 11 Idaho 1612136 Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
ILLINOIS 67 Illinois 55 3 Illinois 12882135 High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
INDIANA 6 Indiana 62 0 Indiana 6570902 Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
IOWA 69 Iowa 100 0 Iowa 3090416 Lowest Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
KANSAS 69 Kansas 62 0 Kansas 2893957 State-wide Radon Code
KENTUCKY 37 Kentucky 25 7 Kentucky 4395295
LOUISIANA 0 Louisiana 0 100 Louisiana 4625470
MAINE 6 Maine 75 0 Maine 1328302
MARYLAND 27 Maryland 33 33 Maryland 5928814
MASSACHUSETTS 37 Massachusetts 21 7 Massachusetts 6692824
MICHIGAN 27 Michigan 11 51 Michigan 9895622
MINNESOTA 67 Minnesota 78 0 Minnesota 5420380
MISSISSIPPI 0 Mississippi 0 88 Mississippi 2991207
MISSOURI 3 Missouri 10 6 Missouri 6044171
MONTANA 6 Montana 88 0 Montana 1015165
NEBRASKA 69 Nebraska 57 17 Nebraska 1868516
NEVADA 6 Nevada 53 6 Nevada 2790136
NEW_HAMPSHIRE 6 New Hampshire 10 0 New Hampshire 1323459
NEW_JERSEY 37 New Jersey 33 14 New Jersey 8899339
NEW_MEXICO 3 New Mexico 21 0 New Mexico 2085287
NEW_YORK 69 New York 55 24 New York 19651127
NORTH_CAROLINA 2 North Carolina 8 61 North Carolina 9848060
NORTH_DAKOTA 6 North Dakota 100 0 North Dakota 723393
OHIO 69 Ohio 60 0 Ohio 11570808
OKLAHOMA 0 Oklahoma 0 88 Oklahoma 3850568
OREGON 27 Oregon 0 43 Oregon 3930065
PENNSYLVANIA 69 Pennsylvania 73 1 Pennsylvania 12773801
RHODE_ISLAND 3 Rhode Island 40 20 Rhode Island 1051511
SOUTH_CAROLINA 0 South Carolina 2 80 South Carolina 4774839
SOUTH_DAKOTA 6 South Dakota 73 0 South Dakota 844877
TENNESSEE 3 Tennessee 41 25 Tennessee 6495978
TEXAS 2 Texas 0 85 Texas 26448193
UTAH 3 Utah 24 0 Utah 2900872
VERMONT 3 Vermont 0 14 Vermont 626630
VIRGINA 2 Virginia 34 49 Virginia 8260405
WASHINGTON 27 Washington 18 46 Washington 6971406
WEST_VIRGINA 3 West Virginia 36 11 West Virginia 1854304
WISCONSIN 3 Wisconsin 39 0 Wisconsin 5742713
WYOMING 6 Wyoming 91 0 Wyoming 582658
RRNC Targets
States Ranked by Counties Radon Zones
Highest Risk gt50 Counties Are Zone 1
High Risk lt 25 Counties Are Zone 3
Moderate Risk 25-74 Counties Are Zone 3
Lower Risk gt 75 Counties Are Zone 3
Diagonal Striping
State-Level Radon Code in Effect
Target States
Based on EPAs Zone Map Based on State Data State or district 2012 population[2] Number of Number of Total
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 1 counties[2] equivalents[2] number[2]
4 Alabama 13 33 67 Alabama 4822023 67 0 67 71970
10 Alaska 0 10 30
9 Arizona 0 15 15 Alaska[20] 731449 30 30 25222
6 Arkansas 0 14 75
9 California 2 29 58 Arizona 6553255 15 0 15 436884
8 Colorado 52 12 64 52
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 Arkansas 2949131 75 0 75 39322
3 Delaware 0 1 3
4 Florida 0 9 67 4 California 38041430 58 0 58 655887
4 Georgia 4 55 159
Hawaii 5 Colorado 5187582 64 0 64 81056
10 Idaho 19 20 44
5 Illinois 56 43 102 56 Connecticut 3590347 8 0 8 448793
5 Indiana 57 35 92
7 Iowa 99 0 99 Delaware 917092 3 0 3 305697
7 Kansas 65 40 105
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 District of Columbia[21] 632323 1 1 632323
Louisiana 64
1 Maine 12 4 16 Florida 19317568 67 0 67 288322
3 Maryland 8 8 24
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 Georgia 9919945 159 0 159 62390
5 Michigan 9 32 83
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 Hawaiʻi 1392313 5 0 5 278463
4 Mississippi 0 10 82
7 Missouri 11 97 115 Idaho 1595728 44 0 44 36267
8 Montana 49 7 56
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 Illinois 12875255 102 0 102 126228
9 Nevada 9 7 17
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 Indiana 6537334 92 0 92 71058
2 New Jersey 7 11 21
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 Iowa 3074186 99 0 99 31052
2 New York 34 13 62
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 Kansas 2885905 105 0 105 27485
8 North Dakota 53 0 53
5 Ohio 53 35 88 Kentucky 4380415 120 0 120 36503
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77
10 Oregon 0 21 37 Louisiana[22] 4601893 64 64 71905
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 Maine 1329192 16 0 16 83075
4 South Carolina 1 8 46
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 Maryland[23] 5884563 23 1 24 245190
4 Tennessee 39 32 95
6 Texas 0 39 254 Massachusetts 6646144 14 0 14 474725
8 Utah 7 22 29
1 Vermont 0 12 14 Michigan 9883360 83 0 83 119077
3 Virginia 45 24 134
10 Washington 7 14 39 Minnesota 5379139 87 0 87 61829
4 West Virginia 20 29 55
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 Mississippi 2984926 82 0 82 36402
8 Wyoming 21 2 23
1053 1037 3033 Missouri[24] 6021988 114 1 115 52365
state=0 10 2
35 34 Montana 1005141 56 0 56 17949
Nebraska 1855525 93 0 93 19952
Nevada[25] 2758931 16 1 17 162290
New Hampshire 1320718 10 0 10 132072
New Jersey 8864590 21 0 21 422123
New Mexico 2085538 33 0 33 63198
New York 19570261 62 0 62 315649
North Carolina 9752073 100 0 100 97521
North Dakota 699628 53 0 53 13201
Ohio 11544225 88 0 88 131184
Oklahoma 3814820 77 0 77 49543
Oregon 3899353 36 0 36 108315
Pennsylvania 12763536 67 0 67 190501
Rhode Island 1050292 5 0 5 210058
South Carolina 4723723 46 0 46 102690
South Dakota 833354 66 0 66 12627
Tennessee 6456243 95 0 95 67960
Texas 26059203 254 0 254 102595
Utah 2855287 29 0 29 98458
Vermont 626011 14 0 14 44715
Virginia[26] 8185867 95 39 134 61089
Washington 6897012 39 0 39 176846
West Virginia 1855413 55 0 55 33735
Wisconsin 5726398 72 0 72 79533
Wyoming 576412 23 0 23 25061
United States of America 313914040 3007 137 3144 99877
Alabama 4833722
Alaska 735132
Arizona 6626624
Arkansas 2959373
California 38332521
Colorado 5268367
Connecticut 3596080
Delaware 925749
District of Columbia 646449
Florida 19552860
Georgia 9992167
Hawaii 1404054
Idaho 1612136
Illinois 12882135
Indiana 6570902
Iowa 3090416
Kansas 2893957
Kentucky 4395295
Louisiana 4625470
Maine 1328302
Maryland 5928814
Massachusetts 6692824
Michigan 9895622
Minnesota 5420380
Mississippi 2991207
Missouri 6044171
Montana 1015165
Nebraska 1868516
Nevada 2790136
New Hampshire 1323459
New Jersey 8899339
New Mexico 2085287
New York 19651127
North Carolina 9848060
North Dakota 723393
Ohio 11570808
Oklahoma 3850568
Oregon 3930065
Pennsylvania 12773801
Rhode Island 1051511
South Carolina 4774839
South Dakota 844877
Tennessee 6495978
Texas 26448193
Utah 2900872
Vermont 626630
Virginia 8260405
Washington 6971406
West Virginia 1854304
Wisconsin 5742713
Wyoming 582658
Based on EPAs Zone Map Total gt50 Z1 lt25 Z3 26-74 Z3 gt75 Z3
Region State Zone 1 Zone 2 zone 3 Zone 3 Zone 1 Zone 2 gt5 Z3 High Z1 Low Z3 High Z3
4 Alabama 13 33 67 31 21 19 49 Highest Risk High Risk Moderate Risk Low Risk
10 Alaska 0 10 30 67 20 0 33
9 Arizona 0 15 15 0 0 0 100
6 Arkansas 0 14 75 81 61 0 19
9 California 2 29 58 47 27 3 50
8 Colorado 52 12 64 0 0 81 19
1 Connecticut 4 3 8 13 1 50 38
3 Delaware 0 1 3 67 2 0 33
4 Florida 0 9 67 87 58 0 13
4 Georgia 4 55 159 63 100 3 35
Hawaii 5 100 5 0 0
10 Idaho 19 20 44 11 5 43 45
5 Illinois 56 43 102 3 3 55 42
5 Indiana 57 35 92 0 0 62 38
7 Iowa 99 0 99 0 0 100 0
7 Kansas 65 40 105 0 0 62 38
4 Kentucky 30 82 120 7 8 25 68
Louisiana 64 100 64 0 0
1 Maine 12 4 16 0 0 75 25
3 Maryland 8 8 24 33 8 33 33
1 Massachusetts 3 10 14 7 1 21 71
5 Michigan 9 32 83 51 42 11 39
5 Minnesota 68 19 87 0 0 78 22
4 Mississippi 0 10 82 88 72 0 12
7 Missouri 11 97 115 6 7 10 84
8 Montana 49 7 56 0 0 88 13
7 Nebraska 53 24 93 17 16 57 26
9 Nevada 9 7 17 6 1 53 41
1 New Hampshire 1 9 10 0 0 10 90
2 New Jersey 7 11 21 14 3 33 52
6 New Mexico 7 26 33 0 0 21 79
2 New York 34 13 62 24 15 55 21
4 North Carolina 8 31 100 61 61 8 31
8 North Dakota 53 0 53 0 0 100 0
5 Ohio 53 35 88 0 0 60 40
6 Oklahoma 0 9 77 88 68 0 12
10 Oregon 0 21 37 43 16 0 57
3 Pennsylvania 49 17 67 1 1 73 25
1 Rhode Island 2 2 5 20 1 40 40
4 South Carolina 1 8 46 80 37 2 17
8 South Dakota 48 18 66 0 0 73 27
4 Tennessee 39 32 95 25 24 41 34
6 Texas 0 39 254 85 215 0 15
8 Utah 7 22 29 0 0 24 76
1 Vermont 0 12 14 14 2 0 86
3 Virginia 45 24 134 49 65 34 18
10 Washington 7 14 39 46 18 18 36
4 West Virginia 20 29 55 11 6 36 53
5 Wisconsin 28 44 72 0 0 39 61
8 Wyoming 21 2 23 0 0 91 9
1053 1037 ERRORDIV0 -2090 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
state=0 10 2 ERRORDIV0 -12 ERRORDIV0 ERRORDIV0
NCSL ICC
State International Building Code International Property Maintenance Code International Residential Code
Alabama Alabama Building Commission Admin Code 170-X-2-01 N L
Alaska Alaska Admin Code tit 13 sect50050 N L06
Arizona Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R9-1-412 Ariz Admin Code R4-34-102 Y S09 L
Arkansas N X06
California 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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