Radon protection for new domestic extensions and conservatories with solid concrete ground floors
Good Building Guide 73
Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
Good Building Guide
Abstract
Practical advice and guidance on providing radon protection to new domestic extensions and conservatories with concrete floors and why it is necessary. Also intended to help determine whether protection is needed in radon-affected areas and the level of protection required.
Author
Scivyer, C.
History
Supersedes GG 73 Radon protection for new domestic extensions and conservatories with solid concrete ground floors 2008. Should be read in conjunction with BRE Report BR 211, Radon: guidance on protective measures for new buildings. Two companion Good Building Guides GG 74 and GG 75 cover radon protective measures for new dwellings and new large buildings (e.g. workplaces).
ISBN
9781848064058
Subjects
- Extensions/conservatories
- Special subject areas
- Building types
- Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
- Types of Spaces within buildings
- Environmental issues/energy
- Radon gas
Publisher History
BRE is a building science centre that generates new knowledge through research. This is used to create products, tools and standards that drive positive change across the built environment. BRE helps its government and private sector clients meet the significant environmental, social and economic challenges they face in delivering homes, buildings and communities. BRE is owned by the BRE Trust, a registered charity. The Trust uses the profits made by the BRE companies to fund research and education that advances knowledge of the built environment.
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