Radon protection for new dwellings

Good Building Guide 74

BRE, 2015
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Document Status

Current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

Good Building Guide

Abstract

Offers practical advice and guidance on the successful installation of radon protective measures in new dwellings. Intended for designers, site managers, building control authorities and site operatives to ensure protection measures work. Covers barriers, sumps, underfloor ventilation, type of floor construction, stepped construction, and radon measurement.

Author

Scivyer, C.

History

Supersedes GG 74 Radon protection for new dwellings 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 73 and GG 75 cover radon protective measures for new domestic extensions and conservatories and new large buildings (e.g. workplaces).

ISBN

9781848064065

Subjects

  • Radon gas
  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Special subject areas
  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Environmental issues/energy

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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