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Just because a building is in an area with typically low radon levels does not means that the radon level in the particular building you are purchasing will be low.Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas produced by the radioactive decay of the element radium.  It usually enters a house or building through openings in the ground, and its presence increases the risk of lung cancer.  The  EPA  recommends that all homes be tested for radon.  However, radon levels detected during past radon screening tests performed on Long Island and New York City are generally lower than the EPA action level for radon mitigation or further testing.  In other areas, elevated radon levels have been detected.  Visit the  EPA radon web site  for more information.

If you live in an area where elevated radon levels are sometimes detected, it is strongly recommended that you have a radon screening test performed.  If your house or building is in an area where radon levels are generally low, it is up to you to decide whether to have a radon screening preformed.  Just because a building is in an area with typically low radon levels does not means that the radon level in the particular building you are purchasing will be low.  Note that Heimer Engineering does not check for Radon as part of a pre-purchase inspection.  You will need to contact an appropriate environmental testing firm to have a radon screening test performed.

The EPA recommends that all homes be tested for radon.Visit the  EPA radon web site , the  EPA’s Home Buyer’s and Seller’s Guide to Radon , the  EPA's Guide to protecting yourself from Radon , and the  EPA's Guide to Radon Reduction for more information on Radon gas and home purchases.  If you wish to have a Radon gas screening performed, contact an appropriate specialist.


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