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November 11, 2004, 12:00am
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Originally Posted By: ksutherland This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I am interested in adding mold and radon testing to my services. Does anybody know if it is nessary to obtain a certification or license in the state of Florida before taking samples? If so, can anyone recommend a good home study course?
Kevin
Good Guy Inspections
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November 10, 2004, 12:00am
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Originally Posted By: rzimmerman This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Kevin,
Mold does not require State Certification but Radon does. There is a class and State test, for Radon, the first week of Dec. in Tampa.
Give me a call and I'll tell you what I know.
Rob Z.
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November 10, 2004, 12:00am
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Originally Posted By: jhagarty This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Florida requires Licensing for Radon.
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/facility/radon/blstfrms.htm
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/facility/radon/rn_in_fl.htm
Florida also has a low incidence of recorded Radon.
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/zonemap/florida.htm --joseph.hagarty@housemaster.com
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November 10, 2004, 12:00am
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Originally Posted By: ksutherland This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Thanks for the into guys
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November 10, 2004, 12:00am
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Originally Posted By: ksutherland This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
I know, info not into
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November 10, 2004, 12:00am
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Originally Posted By: rzimmerman This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Joe,
You listed the EPA Radon map. I called Florida Health as their map shows a totally different concern pattern.
http://www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/facility/radon/resbmap.htm
The FL rep said the EPA map is out of date, Fl has conducted additional studies and provides a newer map.
The state of FL would like to see mandatory Radon prevention built into new homes. There are required testing for some business situations already in effect in FL.
Rob Z.
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November 10, 2004, 12:00am
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Originally Posted By: jhagarty This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Robert:
Both maps are giving the same information. There may be variations due to time but the info appears to be accurate.
It is the interpretation of the statistics that is different.
The Federal EPA website shows an Average of 2-4 pCi/L in the areas of higher concern.
The Florida map shows areas of elevation that 5% of the homes will exceed 4.0 pCi/L.
As a comparison, here is the PA Map.
http://www.epa.gov/iaq/radon/zonemap/pennsylvania.htm --joseph.hagarty@housemaster.com
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