Published 1994
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Journal article
The efficacy and durability of radon remedial measures
- 1. National Radiological Protection Board, Chilton (United Kingdom)
- 2. Building Research Establishment, Watford (United Kingdom)
Description
In the UK, over 16,000 homes, from an estimated 100,000, with annual average radon concentrations exceeding the UK Action Level of 200 Bq.m-3 have been discovered. Some 600 householders who have taken action have sought confirmatory measurements from NRPB. Results for 345 such homes are discussed. A number of remedied homes are being remeasured annually to determine the durability of the remedies: results for the first year follow-up measurements are given. In a separate exercise, homes having the highest radon levels known in the UK have been enrolled in a research programme of the Building Research Establishment. The results for 53 homes in which BRE surveyed, designed and supervised remedial work are presented. (author)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Radiation Protection Dosimetry
- Journal Volume
- 56
- Journal Issue
- 1-4
- Journal Page Range
- p. 65-69.
- ISSN
- 0144-8420
- CODEN
- RPDODE
Conference
- Title
- the scientific basis and practical implications.
- Acronym
- 1. international workshop on indoor radon remedial action
- Dates
- 27 Jun - 2 Jul 1993.
- Place
- Rimini (Italy).
INIS
- Country of Publication
- United Kingdom
- Country of Input or Organization
- United Kingdom
- INIS RN
- 28017906
- Subject category
- S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Conference
- Descriptors DEI
- DEPRESSURIZATION; INDOOR AIR CONTAMINATION; MEMBRANES; RADIATION PROTECTION; RADON; REMEDIAL ACTION; RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS; SEALS; UNITED KINGDOM; VENTILATION
- Descriptors DEC
- BUILDINGS; CONTAMINATION; DEVELOPED COUNTRIES; ELEMENTS; EUROPE; NONMETALS; RARE GASES; WESTERN EUROPE
Optional Information
- Secondary number(s)
- EUR--16005-EN.