National Radon test

gneff · February 11, 2015, 10:20pm

Okay…
Have finally completed the 28 credit course for radon here. Passed the exam the first time. Shocked.
My question…

How close is this test to the national test for licensing?

twitt · February 11, 2015, 11:25pm

National test?

jjimenez · February 11, 2015, 11:32pm

It isn’t close at all. Its hard. You can see how many fail on their website. Study hard. Study all of the things you think to your self “no one would ask this on test” because they do.

It is the hardest test I have taken as a home inspector.

twitt · February 12, 2015, 12:06am

Just asking, what does this “test” have to do with taking radon measurements in a particular state?

In Maryland, last I checked there are no radon protocols.

jjimenez · February 12, 2015, 12:16am

It is required in VA which is where the OP and I are located.

drange · February 12, 2015, 12:21am

And Ohio is even worse because they have different stipulations for testing radon even though we have to take the NRPP test…makes it even more confusing.:mad:

gneff · February 12, 2015, 1:04pm

Thanks Juan.

I know I called it a national test. Va requires certification by NRPP or NRSB. Was referring to their tests.

gneff · February 12, 2015, 1:09pm

I was afraid of that. lol

Thanks!

jjimenez · February 12, 2015, 1:16pm

I figured as much

plesieur · February 12, 2015, 2:31pm

Over here in Minnesota radon measuring does not require certification.

Classes at the UofM are $450.00
Test is $100.00 I think
Getting your 2 year cert is $200.00

Add a monitor or 2 and your looking at investing a couple of thousand or more dollars.