Listing of States and Jurisdictions with RRNC Codes
Building codes are intended to protect the health, safety, and welfare of homeowners and residents by establishing minimum construction standards. Read a Primer on Building Codes. Building codes also provide uniformity in the construction industry. Building codes embrace all aspects of construction. They set minimum standards for materials, structural elements, fire prevention, plumbing and sanitation, radon reduction, and the electrical and mechanical systems in a home. Building codes are adopted by a legislative body, then enacted to regulate building construction within a particular jurisdiction, such as a township, city, county, or state. Read how your municipality, county, or state can choose to adopt a code (or standard) that covers radon-resistant new construction, authored by one of several organizations. Learn
more about code adoption.
To the best of EPA’s knowledge, the list of jurisdictions by state represents the state and local codes that require the use of radon resistant construction techniques in new homes. Note: These codes were in force in the jurisdictions named as of February, 2009. Links to state web sites, policies and codes are provided as were available at the time of the data collection, we intend to update this information periodically (last updated on August 15, 2012). If you have information about regulations in your state or your jurisdiction that relate to radon resistant new construction techniques that are not on this list, or if you believe that this list contains inaccurate information, please write to us at rrnc@epa.gov.
Who Has What
Twenty-five (25) States and three (3) Districts/Territories DO NOT have statewide or local jurisdictions that have RRNC Codes.
AK, AZ, AR, CA, CT, DE, DC, GA, GU, HI, IN, KY, LA, MA, MS, MO, NV, NH, NC, ND, PR, SD, TX, UT and VT |
Seven (7) states have statewide RRNC Codes that apply to certain designated jurisdictions.
Illinois |
Maryland | Michigan | Minnesota | New Jersey | Oregon | Washington |
Seventeen (17) states DO NOT have statewide RRNC codes, but DO have local jurisdictions that have RRNC codes.
Alabama | Colorado | Idaho | Iowa | Kansas | Montana | Nebraska | New Mexico | New York | Ohio | Oklahoma
| Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Tennessee | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming |
Four (4) states DO have statewide RRNC Codes, but local jurisdictions must adopt them.
Florida | Maine | Rhode Island | Virginia |
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Alabama
| State of Alabama |
No Statewide code for RRNC |
| City of Decatur |
Adopted IRC Appendix F in 2002. All new single and two-family dwellings must include a passive system. |
| City of Falkville and Hartselle |
Adopted IRC Appendix F in 2003. All new single and two-family dwellings must include a passive system. |
| City of Muscle Shoals and Sheffield |
Adopted IRC Appendix F in 2005. All new single and two-family dwellings must include a passive system. |
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California
| State of California |
Radon testing, mitigation plans for new construction. Building permits not issued until compliance met. California Health & Safety Code § 105430 |
| State Department of Health |
State Department of Health has the authority to adopt E PA RRNC standards unless the Department of Housing and Community Development adopts standards, in which case only the latter standards may be adopted; California Health and Safety Code — Section 105430 (a)
www.cal-iaq.org/IAQCode.htm  |
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Colorado
| State of Colorado |
No Statewide code for RRNC |
| City of Aspen |
Adopted Appendix F 2003 IRC for all new residential construction and additions.
www.aspenpitkin.com/depts/41/bldg_policies.cfm |
| City of Fort Collins |
Adopted IRC Appendix F
with local amendment in 2005 and extended RRNC requirements to
multi-family dwellings in 2008. All new single and multi-family
dwellings must include a passive system. See Fort Collins Municipal
Code section 5-30 (102) for single-family and section 5-27 (45) for
multi-family requirements. Commercial dwellings comply with 2006
International Building Code radon standards.
www.colocode.com/ftcollins/municipal/chapter5.htm
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| Cities of Sterling, Golden, Trinidad, La Veta, Longmont, Ridgway, and Walsenburg.
Counties of Hinsdale, Boulder, Logan, Archuleta, Huerfano, Pitkin and Las Animas. |
Require RRNC per Appendix F of the IRC |
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Florida
| State of Florida |
In July 1995, Florida adopted the "Florida Standard for Passive Radon-Resistant New Residential Building Construction" as mandated in Part X, Chapter 553, Florida Statutes. |
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Standard is not mandatory and must be adopted by local jurisdictions, but can be exceeded as well; (1)Florida Statutes Ann. § 404.059 (2)Florida Statutes Ann. § 553.98
http://infosolutions.com/icce/gateway.dll/Florida
Florida State RRNC Codes
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| Charlotte County |
Appendix F of IRC adopted; Article IV, Building Regulations, Sec. 3-2-66 |
| Seminole County |
Radon-Resistant Building Standards adopted; Code of Ordinances, Part 4, Building Code; Ord. No. 73-10, § 50, 8-28-73; Ord. No. 73-10A, § 2(a), 11-19-73) |
| City of Dunnellon |
Radon-resistant building mandatory for new construction; Division 1, Generally, Section 98-138; (Code 1985, § 22-48) |
| City of Hialeah Gardens |
Enforcing the Radon Resistant New Construction annex in the Florida State Building Code |
| City of Jacksonville |
Construction in passive radon area limits; Part I, Administration; Sec. 8-2; (Ord. No. 01-112, § 1, 7-10-01) |
| City of Lauderdale Lakes |
Enforcing the Radon Resistant New Construction annex in the Florida State Building Code |
| City of Miami |
Appendix F of IRC adopted; Article I, Administration; Sec 8-2 |
| City of Pensacola |
Radon resistant construction standards adopted; Code of Ordinances, Article I. In General, Sec. 14-1-3. (Ord. No. 19-02, § 1, 9-12-02) |
| City of Sanibel (Sanibel Island) |
Radon-Resistant Building Standards adopted; Code of Ordinances, Article V. Standards, Sec. 14-211. (Code 1981, § 7-56; Ord. No. 97-18, §§ 1, 2, 11-4-1997; Ord. No. 00-17, § 1, 8-1-2000) |
| City of St. Augustine |
Radon-Resistant Building Accepted as standard; Article II, Adopted Building Codes, Sec 8-105-108 |
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Idaho
| State of
Idaho |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| Blaine County |
Ordinance Number 20004-05 established the adoption of Appendix F of the IRC in December 2004.
www.co.blaine.id.us/Planning (PDF) |
| City of Tetonia |
Ordinance no. 2003-1 established the adoption of IRC Appendix F in March of 2003, with Sections G2406.2 (303.3) 3-4; G2443 (620); and Chapters 26-42 omitted.
www.tetoniaidaho.org/cityordinance |
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Illinois
| State of
Illinois |
The State of IL passed a state-wide RRNC code (takes effect July 2012). Go to the Code Page |
| Kendall County |
Adopted Appendix F 2003 IRC |
| City of Batavia |
Effective January 1998, incorporated radon-resistant construction provisions into its building codes www.healthpolicyguide.org/doc.asp?id=5972
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| City of Elgin |
Adopted IRC Appendix F in 2005
City of Elgin RRNC Codes (PDF) |
| City of East Moline |
Effective November, 17, 1997, East Moline, Illinois, adopted a radon-resistance provision into its building code to control radon levels in new construction of one- and two-family dwellings and other new residential buildings three stories or less in height. East Moline is located in a Zone 1-high radon potential area. To promote the regulation, East Moline offers a Zone 1 Credit that allows for $150 to be discounted from the building permit fee.
www.healthpolicyguide.org/doc.asp?id=5972
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| City of Geneva |
Effective January 1998, incorporated radon-resistant construction provisions into its building codes www.healthpolicyguide.org/doc.asp?id=5972
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| City of Montgomery |
New houses = radon ventilation system; Code of Ordinances, Article I. In General, Sec. 6-14; (Ord. No. 1149, § 1, 10-25-04) |
| City of Niles |
Radon resistant construction required if needed; Code of Ordinances, Article II, Building Codes, Sec 18-27, (Ord. No. 2005-06, § 2, 3-22-05) |
| City of North Aurora |
Effective January 1998, incorporated radon-resistant construction provisions into its building codes www.healthpolicyguide.org/doc.asp?id=5972
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| City of Plainfield |
Crawl spaces and basements shall have a vapor barrier.; Code of Ordinances, Division 2. One and Two Family Dwelling Code, Sec. 2.5-35; (Ord. No. 1858, § I, 6-7-99; Ord. No. 1872, § I, 7-26-99) |
| City of St. Charles |
Effective January 1998, incorporated radon-resistant construction provisions into its building codes
City of St. Charles Radon Regulations (PDF) |
| City of Sterling |
Appendix F, Radon Controlled Methods adopted; Code of Ordinances, Division I, Generally, Sec 18-29, (Code 1982, § 6-19; Ord. No. 99-8-17, § I, 8-17-99; Ord. No. 2004-5-14, § II, 5-17-04) |
| City of
Streator |
Appendix F, Radon Control Methods adopted; (Ord. 2004/05-42 § 1 (part)) |
| City of Yorkville |
Adopted IRC Appendix F |
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Iowa
| State of
Iowa |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| Johnson County |
Adopted 2003 IRC Appendix F (2004) |
| Muscatine County |
Winter 2007 adopted 2006 IRC, Appendix F; previously operated under 2000 IRC, which was originally adopted in 2004. |
| Shelby County |
In August 2004, Ordinance 2004-3 outlined RRNC requirements in the county.
www.shco.org/2004-3.htm |
| City of Coralville |
Adopted IRC 2003, Appendix F all residential buildings |
| Cities of Harlan and Muscatine |
IRC Appendix F |
| City of Iowa City |
Ordinance No. 02-4033
passed in 2002 adopts Appendix F of the IRC.
www.icgov.org/site/ (PDF) |
| City of North Liberty |
Adopted IRC, including Appendix F (July 2005). Mandatory for all new residential buildings to include a passive system. |
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Kansas
| State of Kansas |
No Statewide code for RRNC |
| City of Manhattan |
Adopted IRC Appendix F |
| City of Topeka |
In June 2006 Ordinance No. 18657 created RRNC requirements for construction in Zone 1 areas. The ordinance is a modfication of IRC Appendix F.
City of Topeka RRNC Codes (PDF) |
| The City of Lawrence |
Adopted IRC Appendix F.
City of Lawrence City Codes (PDF) |
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Maine
| State of Maine |
If a municipality determines that a radon code or standard for new residential construction must be adopted by that municipality, that municipality must adopt a radon code or standard recommended by the American Society for Testing and Materials or a successor organization. Currently, this code is ASTM 1465.
Maine RRNC Codes
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Maryland
| State of Maryland |
Md. Public Safety Code §§12-503, 504.
Go to the Code page
Md. Admin. Code §05.02.07.04(C)(1)
Go to the Code page |
| Baltimore County |
Adopted IRC 2003, Appendix F, and currently in the process of switching to IRC 2006 |
| Frederick County |
In April 2002, adopted IRC Appendix F with minor local amendment Fredrick County RRNC Codes |
| Howard County |
Radon control methods prescribed in Appendix F, shall apply to the construction of a new residential building; Code of Ordinances, Subtitle I: Building Code, Section 3.102; (C.B. 47, 2000; C.B. 16, 2001; C.B. 53, 2004; C.B. 4, 2005, § 2) |
| Montgomery County |
IRC 2003 Appendix F |
| Washington County |
Ordinance enacted on July 26, 2005 to adopt 2003 IRC including Appendix F, Radon Control Measures. Guidance for RRNC for Zone 1 designation as determined by locally available data or Figure AF101 (EPA Radon Zone Map), but not mandatory in county.
Washington County RRNC Codes |
| City of Rockville |
In 1995, Rockville, Md., adopted and amended its one- and two-family dwelling code. This regulation requires radon mitigation in newly constructed detached and semi-detached single-family dwellings and townhouses (single family dwellings attached side to side). The requirement also includes basement and ground floor additions to existing dwellings, as well as conversions of grade-slab garages, carports, porches, etc. to living space.
www.healthpolicyguide.org/doc.asp?id=5972 |
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Michigan
| State of Michigan |
Michigan requires RRNC (IRC Appendix F) in nine Zone 1 counties as follows: Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Hillsdale, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lenawee, St. Joseph, and Washtenaw.
Michigan RRNC Web site |
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Michigan State Housing Development Authority (MSHDA) MSHDA requires a site-specific environmental screening for all development proposals being considered for financing, which includes RRNC in Zone 1 areas.
Michigan RRNC Codes |
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Minnesota
| State of Minnesota |
Effective August 2007, the commissioner of labor and industry shall adopt rules for radon control as part of the State Building Code for all new residential buildings. |
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These rules shall incorporate the radon control methods found in the IRC Appendix F as the model language, with necessary amendments to coordinate with the other adopted construction codes in Minnesota. Minnesota RRNC Codes |
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Montana
| State of Montana |
Department of Environmental Quality MT DEQ has established a long-term goal for the adoption of RRNC code (such as the CABO code).
Montana Radon Guidelines (PDF)
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| City of Billings |
Analysis of ventilation and radon; Code of Ordinances, Appendix F Required Supporting Documents for Major/Minor Preliminary Plat Locations |
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Nebraska
| State of Nebraska |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| Cities of Hastings, McCook, Carol, Madison, Norfolk, Pender and Stanton |
Enforces IRC Appendix F |
| City of Wayne |
Enforces passive radon resistant new construction techniques as part of building code |
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New Jersey
| State of New Jersey |
New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) N.J.A.C. 5:23-10 requires that all buildings of use Group E and R as defined by the building
sub code must be built using RRNC if they are in Tier 1 municipalities as listed in the
sub code. |
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Applies to 8 municipalities: Greenwich Township, Hardyston Township, Mine Hill Township, Pilesgrove Township, Washington Township, Woolwich Township, Riverdale Borough, Swedesboro Borough. A municipality is defined as Tier 1 if 25% or more of the homes tested in the municipality have radon concentrations of 4 pCi/L or higher. |
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26:2D-80 -- The Department of Community Affairs is authorized to enter into an agreement with a public or private agency to carry out testing for radon gas and radon progeny at the sites of residential dwellings, the construction of which is in progress or commences on or after the effective date of this act, and to provide funding for that testing, provided that each $1.00 of that funding is matched by $1.00 from other public or private sources.
NJ Radon Hazard Subcodes (PDF) www.njradon.org |
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New Mexico
| State of New Mexico |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| City of Alamogordo |
Radon Control Methods (Appendix F) adopted; Code of Ordinances; Article 8-03, Sec. 8-03-30; (Ord. No. 1114, § 6, 3-27-01; Ord. No. 1189, § 5, 12-9-03) |
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New York
| State of New York |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| City of Caledonia |
Radon Control Methods adopted: Local Law No. 2 of the Year 2000 Radon Control Methods Section 95-100 through 95-103.11 |
| City of Lima |
Radon Control Methods adopted: Local Law No. 1 of the Year 2000 Radon Control Methods Chapter 200 |
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Ohio
| State of
Ohio |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| City of Canal Winchester |
Adopted IRC Appendix F |
| City of Dublin |
Title XV, Chp. 150, § 0.001 in Dublin’s Code of Ordinances establishes the adoption of IRC Appendix F
www.amlegal.com/nxt/ |
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Oklahoma
| State of
Oklahoma |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| Oklahoma City |
Radon Control Methods (Appendix F) adopted; Code of Ordinances, Article III, Residential Construction, (Code 1980, § 12-84; Ord. No. 19060, § 1, 8-30-88; Ord. No. 19609, § 1, 7-9-91; Ord. No. 20620, § 1, 7-9-96) |
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Oregon
| State of
Oregon |
Oregon has adopted the 2009 IRC Appendix F with certain modifications for R-3 occupancies. |
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In addition, we have adopted a new section 1812 in the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) using Appendix F as a model. The OSSC is based on the 2009 IBC.
This was done at the direction of the Oregon legislature for listed counties and specific to R-3 and R-2 residential occupancies with an effective date of April 1, 2011. Radon mitigation measures are also required for all new public buildings effective April 1, 2013. The legislature directed the Building Codes Division to adopt these standards as of January 1, 2011. Link to the backgrounder and code sections adopted -
www.bcd.oregon.gov/notices/Adopted_Rules/2011/010111_Radon_pr.pdf
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| Counties of Baker, Clackamas,
Hood River, Multnomah, Polk,
ashdngdon and Yamhill |
Adopted 2009 IRC Appendix F
Read the Citation
Additional counties may be added as specified in Chapter 83, 2010 Oregon
Laws (Senate Bill 1025), Section 2. |
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Pennsylvania
| State of
Pennsylvania |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| Townships of Amity,
East Earl, East Hempfield, Ephrata, Hanover, Manheim, Martinsburg Borough; Mount Pleasant. Peters, Pequea,
and Warrington, West Hempfield. City of Easton. |
Adopted IRC Appendix F |
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Rhode Island
| State of
Rhode Island |
Radon-resistant construction standards; Regulations establishing radon standards for air and water; Rhode Island General Laws §§ 23- 61 et seq. |
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South Carolina
| State of
South Carolina |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| Greenville County |
As a Zone 1 county, has been implementing RRNC under the IRC.
South Carolina RRNC Codes |
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Tennessee
| State of
Tennessee |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| City of Brentwood |
August 8, 1999 City of Brentwood became first city in TN to adopt RRNC code. Requires "passive radon barriers in all new construction"
City of Brentwood RRNC Codes (PDF) |
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Virginia
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Commonwealth of Virginia |
Authorizes state to promulgate a Uniform State-wide Building Code. Enforces the radon-resistant new construction provision; Virginia Code Ann. § 36- 98. The 2003 Edition of the Virginia Construction Code (effective 11/16/05) requires group R-3 and R-4 structures to meet requirements of Appendix F of IRC
Virginia State RRNC Codes (PDF)
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| State of Virginia - 2000 Uniform Building Code |
R329.1. General. Following official action under Article 7 (§ 15.2-2280 et seq.) of Chapter 22 of Title 15.2 of the Code of Virginia by a locality in areas of high radon potential, as indicated by Zone 1 on the U.S. EPA Map of Radon Zones (IRC Figure AF101), such locality shall enforce the provisions contained in Appendix F. Exemption: Buildings or portions thereof with crawl space foundations which are ventilated to the exterior, shall not be required to provide radon-resistant construction.
www.dhcd.virginia.gov/BFR/PDFs (PDF) |
| Rockbridge County |
Amended the Land Development Regulations, Section 802, Zoning and Building Permit Procedures, to add 802.02-3 (g) Radon Resistant Construction, as a provision for all new one and two family dwellings constructed in the County, in accordance with R329.1 of the Uniform Statewide Building Code, October 25, 2004. |
| Shenandoah County |
Adopted IRC Appendix F |
| City of Blacksburg |
Radon-resistant construction required for climatic and geographic design; Code of Ordinances, Article II, Uniform State-wide Building Code, Section 6-208 |
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Washington
| State of
Washington |
Requirement for maintaining indoor air quality in newly constructed residences, indoor pollutant source control, minimize radon through construction; Revised Code of Washington § 19.27. 190 (applies to Zone 1 counties including Ferry County, Okanaogan County, Pend Orielle County, Skamania County, Spokane County, and Stevens County).
Rev. Code Wash. 19.27.031, 19.27.074
Wash. Admin. Code 51-51-60101 |
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West Virginia
| State of
West Virginia |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| Berkeley County |
Berkeley County’s Building Code Ordinance revised June of 06 adopted IRC Appendix F.
Building Code Ordinance (DOC) |
| Jefferson County |
On May 15 2006, adopted a building code enforcement ordinance resolution to adopt IRC Appendix F effective October 2006
Jefferson County RRNC Codes (PDF) |
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Wisconsin
| State of
Wisconsin |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| City of Madison |
Protection from radon gas = building standard; Code of Ordinances, 4.22 - The Madison Affordable Housing Trust Fund |
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Wyoming
| State of
Wyoming |
No statewide code for RRNC |
| Teton County |
§ 6, subsection B of the County’s Building Codes Resolution adopts IRC Appendix F
Building Codes Resolution (PDF) |
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