Table of Contents

Introduction
-Background
-What is Radon?
National Building Regulation Guidance
Protective Measures
Determining the Level of Protection
-Maps in this Report
Protective Measures: Technical Approach
-Basic Radon Protection
-Full Radon Protection
Detailed Protective Measures
-Workmanship and Inspection
-Radon-proof Barriers
-Protecting Suspended Timber Floors
-High Water Table
-Slip or Shear Planes
-Blinding
-Reinforced Concrete Floor Slabs
-Subfloor Ventilation
-Subfloor Depressurisation and Sumps
-Garages
-Extensions
-Basements or Occupied Spaces Below Ground
-Conversions and Refurbishment
-Monitoring Radon in Completed Buildings and Extensions
-Information to be Provided to the Purchaser
References and Further Reading
-References
-Further Reading
-Further Information
Appendix A: Maps of Areas Where Basic or Full Protection Should Be Provided
Appendix B: Radon Protective Measures Quality Management Checklist

About the Author

BRE, UK