Building Radon Out

The Building Radon online PDH course is a part of the Environmental Engineering category of courses.

Radon is a colorless, odorless, and tasteless carcinogen. Consumers are becoming more aware that radon is a health risk, and building a home with radon-resistant features can attract more potential home buyers.

By using a handful of simple building practices and common materials, the level in of radon in homes can be effectively lowered. This course proposes step-by-step guidelines and tips on how to install radon-resistant features. It also provides practical ideas on educating potential home buyers about radon-resistant features.

This course is based on United States Environmental Protection Agency “Building Radon Out: A Step-by-Step guide on How to Build Radon-Resistant Homes” document, EPA/402-K-01-002.

This course is intended for use by architects, civil  and structural engineers, design and construction professionals, owners, facility managers, students and others interested in learning about radon-resistant homes.

Learning Objectives

At the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Identify the significant health risks radon poses
• Answer questions about radon and radon-resistant features in new homes
• Propose step-by-step guidelines and tips on how to install radon-resistant features
• Provide practical ideas on educating potential home buyers about radon-resistant features