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87 Energy Savings Plus Health | INDOOR AIR QUALITY GUIDELINES FOR MULTIFAMILY BUILDING UPGRADES 5.0 Radon Assessment Protocol and Action Verification Complete N/A NOTES AP 5.1 Selected a radon testing professional from a list of qualified testers obtained from the state radon office. If there are no state requirements, selected a radon professional who is certified by the National Radon Proficiency Program or the National Radon Safety Board. AP 5.2 Tested for radon either: (1) both pre- and post-upgrade work, or (2) only post-upgrade work. Followed sampling guidance in American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, Inc. (AARST) Protocol for Conducting Radon and Radon Decay Product Measurements in Multifamily Buildings, MAMF-2012. MA 5.1 Before completing upgrade activities, took precautionary measures listed in the first column of Table 2. Radon Testing Options and Reduction Strategies. MA 5.2 After building upgrade work, followed the appropriate Minimum Actions outlined in Table 2. Radon Testing Options and Reduction Strategies, depending on post-work radon test results. Mitigated high radon levels according to AARST Radon Mitigation Standards for Multifamily Buildings, RMS-MF 2014. MA 5.3 Notified the building owner and/or property manager about the radon test results and radon-reduction measures that were implemented. Advised periodic retesting in areas of the building that have been mitigated for radon. EA 5.1 Followed the appropriate Expanded Actions outlined in Table 2. Radon Testing Options and Reduction Strategies, depending on post-work radon test results. 6.0 Belowground Contaminants (Except Radon) Assessment Protocol and Action Verification Complete N/A NOTES AP 6.1 Evaluated potential sources and odors (e.g., gasoline, sewer gas or fuel oil). AP 6.2 Evaluated the sewer vent system to confirm that drain traps have water in them and inspected drain lines for breaks or leaks. AP 6.3 If an odor is detected but its source cannot be identified, and the building is in a known area of contamination, notified local or state authorities and/or pursued additional assessments before continuing project work. AP 6.4 Conducted a further assessment if vapor-forming soil or groundwater contamination is suspected on or near the building site. Consulted state or tribal voluntary Brownfields cleanup programs or environmental regulatory agencies for information on the risks of vapor intrusion in the area. MA 6.1 Repaired or replaced failed or unattached sewer vent system components before proceeding with building upgrade projects. Color Codes Assessment Protocol (AP) Minimum Action (MA) Expanded Action (EA)