Radon: Guidance on protective measures for new buildings (including supplementary advice for extensions, conversions and refurbishment projects)

Report BR 211

BRE, 2023
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Abstract

Guidance on reducing radon concentrations in new domestic and non-domestic buildings, extensions, conversions and refurbishment projects in order to lessen the risk to occupants.

History

Published July 2023 with minor updates to the May 2023 6th edition, which incorporated corrections to page 8 section 4.2 and page 30 section 6.11.1. This guide replaces BR 211 (5th edition, 2015), and two other earlier guidance documents: BR 376 (1999), and BR 413 (2001).

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  • Pollution/waste disposal/contaminated land
  • Radon gas
  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy

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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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