Inspecting Radon Mitigation Systems
Casey O’Malley Associates
866-363-1330
Radon; the Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Course Outline
Course Description:
This one and one half hour presentation will cover what radon gas is, where it comes from, how it enters homes and its health affects on humans. We will then examine what is required to test for radon and what advantages a home inspector has if they become licensed/certified to do so. We will talk about mitigation practices and what a home inspector is allowed, or not allowed to report on when it comes to a radon system.
Goal:
Participation in this class will give the home inspector a greater understanding of radon gas and mitigation practices. They will also be informed on system inspections and most likely will be amazed to learn that they may very well have been violating radon standards during their reporting processes.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding of what radon is and its health affects on humans.
- What a mitigation system should look like when it is installed in a code compliant manner.
- What an inspector is allowed to report on when inspecting a home with a radon system.
Books and Hand Outs:
Power Point Presentation by Stacy Busch
Evaluation:
Class Participation
Draft Abstract:
This session presented by Mr. Stacy Busch will cover what radon gas is,
how to test for it, why a home inspector should be involved in the testing
process, what an inspector is or is not allowed to report on in regards to a
radon system according to the standards and what systems should and should
not look like.
Class Schedule
Timing: 1 ½ hours
Class Presentation: Power Point
Timed Outline:
Radon Gas: 20 min.
Radon Gas Testing Methods and Procedures: 20 min.
Radon Mitigation and the Home Inspector: 10 min.
Non Compliant Radon Mitigation Systems: 15 min.
Compliant Radon Mitigation Systems: 15 min.
Q&A: 10 min.
Speaker Bio:
Mr. Stacy Busch
Mr. Busch is the founder and president of WIN Home Inspection of Englewood, OH and
Radon-X, a radon mitigation contractor. He is a licensed radon mitigation specialist, a
licensed commercial WDO applicator, is an ASHI certified inspector, has appeared on
television to discuss home inspections and has had his comments and opinions featured in newsprint. He has also worked as a licensed plumber and certified electrician collectively for over 21 years, provides expert testimony and is a former instructor for ITA/Kaplan
and The ASHI School.
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