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Inspector: Michael Musgrave , ALLIN Radon Detection

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310 AnyStreet, Anytown, IL 12345Inspection Prepared For: Sample Client

Date Report Prepared: 11/17/2018

Radon Measurement Professional: Michael MusgraveIllinois State License #: RNI2007210

ALLIN Radon DetectionP.O. Box 942

Sterling IL 61081877-535-0990

[email protected]

CERTIFIED RADON REPORT

How Radon Enters The House

Inspector: Michael Musgrave

ALLIN Radon Detection 310 AnyStreet, Anytown, IL

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Property & Seasonal Information 1. Measurement Location Address310 AnystreetAnytown, IL 12345

2. Structure StyleDescription: Detached • Single Family Home • Two Story • Full Basement

3. Foundation TypeDescription: Poured Concrete

4. Heating SystemHeating System Type: Forced Air FurnaceCooling System Type: Central Air Conditioning

5. Test Area Closed Prior to Test?Yes the house was closed prior to testing

6. Mitigation SystemMitigation System in use: No


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Monitor Information 1. Equipment LocationLocation: BasementRoom Use: Family Room, and, Bar Area

Location of Monitor2. Equipment ManufacturerDescription: SunNuclear

3. Device TypeDescription: Continuous Radon Monitor (CRM) Model Number 1027

4. Device InformationSerial Number: 51711011Monitor Calibrated: 02-22-2018

5. Start of TestingTime Test was Started: 10:52 AMDate Testing was Started: 11 • 07 • 2018

6. End of TestingTime Test was Ended: 11:19 AMDate Testing was Ended: 11 • 09 • 2018

7. Monitor Placed ByMonitor Placed by: Michael Musgrave - Radon Measurement ProfessionalState of Illinois License: License Number - RNI2007210 • Expiration Date: 08-31-2019

8. Monitor Removed ByMonitor Retrieved by: Michael Musgrave - Radon Measurement ProfessionalState of Illinois License: License Number - RNI2007210 • Expiration Date: 08-31-2019

9. Radon Level for Testing PeriodEPA Protocol Average Radon Level: 4.2 pCi/L (Picocuries of Radon Per Liter of Air)


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Hourly Measurements & Average Error Flags: "T" - Indicates Movement "P" - Indicates power interruptThe first four hours are deleted from the test to allow the device to reach the properequilibrium of its surroundings; this is indicated by the X's.XReviewed &Certified by Michael Musgrave mALLIN Radon Detection - IL License Number: RNI2007210

1. Results from Equipment


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Diagram of Measurement Location Key: F = Furnace, WH = Water Heater, SP = Sump Pump, M = Monitor, EP = Ejector Pit, X =Security Sealed, AS = Active Radon System, PS = Passive Radon System, W = Washing Machine,D = DryerXXXXXXXXXX X

Note: This drawing is not to scale. The monitor location measurements are correct. Monitorsare placed in rooms above crawlspaces, never inside of the crawlspace.

1. Diagram of Measurement Location


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Understanding Your Results The results in this report are only to be relied on for the time of tesing. Because, radon levels tend tovary from season to season. However, a short-term test (48 hours) may be used to decide whetherto fix the home. NOTE: Read all examples of results below. What Do My Radon Test Results Mean? Results Below 4.0 pCi/L: If the radon level is below 4.0 pCi/L, you do not need to take immediate action at this time. Results Between 2.0 pCi/L and 3.9 pCi/L : If the radon level in your home is between 2.0 and 3.9 pCi/L, EPA recommends that you considerfixing your home. The national average indoor radon level is about 1.3 pCi/L. The higher a home’sradon level, the greater the health risk to you and your family. Results 4.0 pCi/L Or Greater: If the radon level is 4.0 pCi/L or greater, the US EPA and Illinois Emergency Management Agency -Division of Nuclear Safety recommends that the levels be lowered. This can be done with a radonmitigation system. What If My Results Are 4.0 pCi/L Or Greater After Having A Mitigation SystemInstalled? You will need to contact the licensed mitigator that installed the system to see what can be done tolower the levels. How Do I Lower My Radon Level? It is recommended that a licensed mitigation professional be contacted for the installation ofmitigation systems. Re-testing is recommended every two years after the system is installed to ensure the system isoperating properly. Note: All tests should meet EPA and DNS technical protocol. What Are The Effects Of Radon Exposure? See additional information at the end of your report


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End of Report Thank you for choosing ALLIN Radon Detection, a division of ALLIN Home Inspections, Inc. If youhave any questions, please don't hesitate to call us.XThis report was reviewed and certified by: Michael MusgraveRadon Measurement Professional S ALLIN Radon Detection877-535-0990radon@allinhomeinspections.comwww.allinhomeinspections.com IL. License Number: RNI2007210Expires: 08/31/2019XX Copyright ©2006 - 2018 ALLIN Home Inspections, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

B A S I C R A D O N F A C T S

Breathing radon in your home can cause lung cancer Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released in rock, soil and water that can build up to dangerous levels inside any home; this means new and old homes, well sealed and drafty homes, and homes with or without a basement. Radon gas is odorless and invisible and the only way to know if your home has a radon problem is to test for it.

Breathing radon can increase your risk of lung cancer. Radon is the number one cause of lung cancer among people who do not smoke. It is the second leading cause of lung cancer for people who do. EPA estimates that radon causes more than 20,000 deaths from lung cancer each year in the U.S. If you smoke and your home has a high radon level, your risk of lung cancer can increase even more.

Radon has been found in every state Homes with high levels of radon have been found in every state. In fact, radon levels can vary greatly from home to home--even levels next door can be very different.

Radon is measured in picocuries per liter of air (pCi/L), a measurement of radioactivity. In the United States, the average indoor radon level is about 1.3 pCi/L. The average outdoor level is about 0.4 pCi/L. The U.S. Surgeon General and EPA recommend fixing homes with radon levels at or above 4 pCi/L. EPA also recommends that people think about fixing their homes for radon levels between 2 pCi/L and 4 pCi/L.

You should test for radon Testing your house for radon is easy. If your house has a radon problem, it can be fixed. Fixing a radon problem reduces the risk of lung cancer for you and your family. You can hire a qualified tester to do a radon test for you. Your state radon program may keep a list of these professionals. If a radon remediation system has been installed, it is recommended that you test the house every two years to ensure that the system is working properly.

Radon is a serious health risk. It can be reduced easily and cost-effectively. Take action today. Encourage your friends and family members to do the same!

The U.S. Surgeon General recommends ALL homes be tested for radon gas.

Kansas State University, under a cooperative agreement with EPA, provides national radon program services, including selling radon test kits and answering toll-free radon hotlines. For more information about radon testing call 1-800-SOS-RADON (1-800-767-7236) or visit https://www.epa.gov/radon/find-radon-test-kit-or-measurement-and-mitigation-professional.

You can fix a radon problem Help is available to fix a radon problem. You can call your state radon office to find qualified radon mitigators in your area. Also local companies with radon mitigators are in the phone book or online. The cost to reduce radon depends on how your home was built and how you use it. Most homes can be fixed for about the same cost as other common home repairs.

New homes can be built with radon-resistant features Building new homes with simple and cost-effective radon-resistant features can reduce radon entry. Contact your builder or visit https://www.epa.gov/radon/radon-resistant-construction-basics-and-techniques for more information.

Every home should be tested before, or soon after, you move in. Even homes built with radon-resistant construction features should be tested. If high radon levels are found, it is easier and costs less to reduce radon levels in homes that are built radon-resistant.

Ways that radon can enter your home.1. Cracks in solid floors2. Construction joints3. Cracks in walls4. Gaps in suspended floors5. Gaps around service pipes6. Cavities inside walls7. The water supply

Ways that radon can enter your home.1. Cracks in solid floors2. Construction joints3. Cracks in walls4. Gaps in suspended floors5. Gaps around service pipes6. Cavities inside walls7. The water supply

THE RISK OF LIVING WITH RADON

Radon gas decays into radioactive particles that can get trapped in your lungs when you breathe. As they break down further, these particles release small bursts of energy. This can damage lung tissue and lead to lung cancer over the course of your lifetime. Not everyone exposed to elevated levels of radon will develop lung cancer. And the amount of time between exposure and the onset of the disease may be many years. Like other environmental pollutants, there is some uncertainty about the magnitude of radon health risks. However, we know more about radon risks than risks from most other cancer-causing substances. This is because estimates of radon risks are based on studies of cancer in humans (underground miners). Smoking combined with radon is an especially serious health risk. Stop smoking and lower your radon level to reduce your lung cancer risk. Children have been reported to have greater risk than adults of certain types of cancer from radiation, but there are currently no conclusive data on whether children are at greater risk than adults from radon.

Your chances of getting lung cancer from radon depend mostly on:

• How much radon is in your home

• The amount of time you spend in your home

• Whether you are a smoker or have ever smoked

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