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Radon-Resistant Construction Basics and Techniques
By building radon-resistant new homes, builders and contractors help reduce buyers’ risk of lung cancer from exposure to radon in indoor air.
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What is the radon hotline?
If you have further questions about Radon, please call your State Radon Contact. The EPA supports the following hotlines to best serve consumers with radon-related questions and concerns. 1-800-SOS-RADON (767-7236)* Purchase radon test kits by phone. 1-800-55RADON (557-2366)* Get live help for your radon questions. 1-800-644-6999* Radon Fit-It Fix-It Hotline…
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Radon Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions Asthma FAQs Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) FAQs Indoor AirPlus FAQs IAQ in Schools FAQs Mold FAQs Search Frequent Questions for answers to the most common questions or send a question to our customer care team. Radon What is radon? Where does radon come from? How does radon…
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Become an Indoor airPLUS Verifier
With the Indoor airPLUS Program, 3rd-party verifiers help ensure that EPA's high standards, based on leading building science, are applied by the builder during home design and construction to meet the Indoor airPLUS Construction Specifications.
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Managing Radon in Schools
EPA recommends testing all schools for radon. As part of an effective IAQ management program, schools can take simple steps to test for radon and reduce risks to occupants if high radon levels are found.
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Indoor Environmental Contaminants in Schools
A wide range of environmental contaminants can affect the health and safety of a school environment. This page covers the basics on issues your school may face, including asbestos, chemicals, formaldehyde, lead, mercury, PCBs and radon.
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How Does Indoor Air Quality Impact Student Health and Academic Performance?
Academic performance is the measure of school quality, and school districts are always looking for ways to improve their performance.
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Coordinator's Guide for Indoor Air Quality: Section 3
IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit - IAQ Coordinator's Guide. This guidance is designed to present practical and often low-cost actions you can take to identify and address existing or potential air quality problems.
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Coordinator's Guide for Indoor Air Quality: Appendix A
IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit - IAQ Coordinator's Guide. This guidance is designed to present practical and often low-cost actions you can take to identify and address existing or potential air quality problems.
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Coordinator's Guide for Indoor Air Quality: Appendix B
IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit - IAQ Coordinator's Guide. This guidance is designed to present practical and often low-cost actions you can take to identify and address existing or potential air quality problems.
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Take Action to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Schools
Links for parents, students, teachers, and other school officials to use to better indoor air quality in schools.
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School Officials and Healthy Indoor School Environments
School officials interact with all members of the school community, including building staff, administrative staff, teachers, students, parents, local government officials and many others.
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Coordinator's Guide for Indoor Air Quality: Section 2
IAQ Tools for Schools Action Kit - IAQ Coordinator's Guide. This guidance is designed to present practical and often low-cost actions you can take to identify and address existing or potential air quality problems.
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Energy Savings Plus Health: IAQ Guidelines for Single-Family Renovations
This page contains the EPA-developed Healthy Indoor Environment Protocols for Home Energy Upgrades, a PDF guide that provides a set of best practices for improving indoor air quality in conjunction with energy upgrade work in homes.
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Building Air Quality Guide: A Guide for Building Owners and Facility Managers
The Building Air Quality, developed by the EPA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, provides practical suggestions on preventing, identifying, and resolving indoor air quality (IAQ) problems in public and commercial buildings.
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Flood Cleanup and the Air in Your Home Poster
Flood Cleanup and the Air in Your Home. Poster 8x5x11
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Emergency Events Can Impact Your Indoor Air Quality Infographic
Learn how emergency events can impact your indoor air quality
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Hazards in a Flooded Home Infographic
Learn about the hazards that can be found in a flooded house.
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Learn About Floods and Indoor Air Quality
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Where to Safely Use a Fuel-Powered Portable Generator Infographic
Infographic on where to use a fuel-powered portable generator.