Radon Testing Information

• Tests should be set in rooms that are regularly occupied, such as family rooms, living rooms, playrooms, bedrooms and basements.
• Tests should not be set in areas of high humidity, such as bathrooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, or spa rooms.
• Radon tests should be undisturbed during the testing period.
• Radon tests should be at least 3 feet from doors, windows to the outside or ventilation ducts.
• Radon tests should be out of the direct flow of air from the ventilation duct.
• Radon tests should be at least 1 foot from exterior walls.
• Radon gas tests should be 20 inches to 6 feet from the floor.
• Radon tests will be at least 4 inches away from other objects horizontally or vertically above the test.
• All radon tests should be placed at least 4 feet from heat, fireplaces and furnaces.
• Tests should be out of direct sunlight to test for radon.
• Radon tests should be at least 10 feet from unsealed sump pits.