Radon inspection includes the placement of testing devices to measure the ongoing level of radon in the habitable areas of the home. These measurements evaluate the level of radon to determine if any form of improvement is required. The EPA document A Citizen's Guide To Radon (Third Edition) provides the basic information everyone should know about Radon.

NJDEP RADON SECTION: Anita Kopera, Supervisor

About the Radon Section
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Radon Section conducts a wide variety of outreach activities to educate the public on the risks of radon and how homes can be remediated. These activities include formal educational slide presentations on radon awareness, participation in exhibits, conventions, and company-sponsored safety awareness events.
A toll-free Information Line, (800) 648-0394, is maintained to provide information to the public on testing procedures and mitigation techniques. Free information packets are available upon request. The Radon Section has established regulations for the certification of radon measurement and mitigation businesses and their technical staffs to ensure the public has access to quality radon services. By law, all companies conducting radon testing and mitigations in New Jersey must be certified by the DEP.

General Information about Radon.
	A copy of the current regulations (N.J.A.C. 7:28:Subchapter 27) may be downloaded here.
	An introduction to radon: what it is, where it is found
	Radon testing and mitigation: the basics (Basic guidance for testing, interpretation of results, and mitigation)
	Mitigating radon in the home (General information on mitigation for radon.)
Radon Testing & Mitigation Businesses
	Certified radon testing businesses in New Jersey (Choosing a radon testing firm; list of radon testing businesses.)
	Certified radon mitigation businesses in New Jersey (Choosing a radon mitigator; list of radon mitigation businesses.)
Other Information on Radon Testing and Mitigation
	Radon Tier Map (Map Only JPG)
	Information on tier assignments in New Jersey (By Municipality)
	Information for home buyers and sellers (Information on radon testing during real estate transactions)
	Radon Prevention in New Construction
Information on Radon in Schools and Day Care Centers
	Radon in Schools
	Radon Testing in Day Care Centers
Information for Teachers on Radon
	Radon Alert Lesson Plans for Elementary, Junior High and High School Classes
	Radon-Related Resources for Teachers (PDF)
Information for Radon Professionals & Businesses
	Certification procedure for measurement/mitigation businesses/specialists/technicians
	Certification examination schedule
	Initial training course list
	Continuing education course list
	Radon Testing in New Jersey, Guidelines for Contractors (Download in PDF)
	Homeowners Guidance Document (Download in PDF)
Radon in Water Mitigation
Recently the Environmental Protection Agency's uranium in water Maximum Contaminant Level has become effective which has lead to increased interest in radon in drinking water. The NJDEP has issued "A North Jersey Homeowner's Guide to Radioactivity in Drinking Water: Uranium" which also addresses radon in water. The Guide can be downloaded from http://www.nj.gov/dep/rpp/download/urwater.pdf
	Because radon in water mitigators is needed, the NJDEP has initiated a voluntary list of Radon in Water Mitigators. Professionals who meet the qualifications will be placed on the list. It is not necessary to be certified as a radon in air mitigator to be placed on the list and perform radon in water mitigations. To be placed on the list, an application must be submitted. The application, instructions, and monthly reporting form are available here.
Information for Real Estates Agents
	Testing for Radon: The Do’s and Don'ts
	Radon in Real Estate Transactions (Powerpoint Presentation: Download zip file, 91kb)
Radon Newsletter
	Past issues of "Radon News" are available - download here!
Radon Outreach Program
	RADON COMMUNITY ACTION PARTNERSHIP Join in two periods of augmented radon outreach: RADON ACTION WEEK- the third week of October, and RADON ACTION MONTH in January of each year! You can make a difference in helping to prevent lung cancer caused by radon within your community. For suggestions on outreach activities that can be conducted locally, contact your local health department or click on the following link: Radon Action Partnership - Activities To order DEP Radon Section materials free of charge, click on the following link: Radon Action Partnership - Order Form (Download) If you'd like to use the DEP Radon Section Powerpoint slide show (30-40 minutes) to educate others, click on the following link: Radon Slide Show (Download). If you do not have Powerpoint capabilities, feel free to contact the Radon Section at (800) 648-0394 to obtain 35 mm. slides on loan.
Additional Links
	http: www.healthyindoorair.org/oct_month.htm
	Additional Radon Information Links to websites with helpful information about radon can be found below. Please read this Disclaimer prior to connecting to any of these links.
	The US EPA Radon Home Page
	USEPA Radon Publications A good source for available radon documents, brochures and guides.
	"The Health Effects of Exposure to Indoor Radon" (EPA report presented February 19, 1998 )
	Information on Iowa Radon Lung Cancer Study (A report published in 2000 on a study of radon health impacts.)
	EPA Indoor Air Quality for Publications for Schools Includes Radon publications
	EPA 2005 Radon Action Month Poster Contest

Other Useful Inspection Information Available:

	Chimney & Fireplaces
	Septic Systems Information
	Radon Information
	Mold Information
	Home Inspection Resource Links