1990, 01-02 Spokane Co Health Radon Ltrlhat-cly
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January 2, 1990
DaLene Szember
N. 5019 Lucille
spoken., WA 99216
Dear DaLene Szember:
You have elected to receive thin radon detector and to pursue monitoring of
your home which was built under the requirements of the Northwest Ener;
Code. The radon detectors and the evaluation of such detector are provided
the Bonneville Power Administration at Bonneville's expense and at no cos-.
you on a "one detector per dwelling unit" basis. The pursuit of t Ao:
reduction measures or additional detailed monitoring is your responsib :w.,
and is at your expense.
The following procedures shall be used in the installation and handling i
your radon detector:
1. The radon detector small be placed in the dwelling in accordance wic'.
the following guidelines:
(a) Remove the detector from the aluminum packet. (The detector
package may be hung with the detector tag as long as it does not
shield the detector itself.)
(b) The detector shall be placed in a centralized living apace, such a3
living room, dining room, kitchen, den, family room, or hallway,
etc.
(c) The monitoring location shall be on the first floor of the dwelling
completely above grade level.
(d) The detector shall be hung on the wall, placed on an open shelf, or
suspended from the ceiling 4 feet to 7 feet above the floor, away
from windows and doors, and away from pos::itle drafts from heating
or cooling vents.
At the time the radon detector is placed in the dwelling, the date
si'ouid be written on the tag where indicated, denoted as Section 1.
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Similarly, the date of removal shall be written in Section 4 of the tag. DO
fill out the monitor tag blanks pertaining to starting and ending dates. DO
NOT fill out the remainder of the tag. This area is for agency use only.
3. The radon detector shall remain in place for at least three months
during the period September through March, but should not remain in
place longer than 12 months.
4. When the monitoring period is completed, the radon detectors shall be
placed back in the aluminum packet that they came in. The top of the
foil packet shall be folded over and taped or held shut by similar
means. If the foil packet has been lost, then wrap the detector in
heavy aluminum foil to help reduce additional alpha particle
contamination during shipment. Mail or deliver the radon detector with
the tag to the Spokane County Health District.
5. At least once a month, the Health District will submit all detector
received from consumers to a processing agency. Results will be
returned to the Health District, and you will be notified by s "rector,
results notification letter".
For more information., please call 456-6040.
Sincerely,
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH DIVISION
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Daryl E. Way, R.S.
Assistant Director
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e George Webster, Spokane Property Development, City Hall
Marty Robinson,
Energy Code Coordinator, SC Building & Safety