
Radon
Guidance on Protective Measures for New Buildings (2015 Edition)
Chris Scivyer(Author)
IHS BRE Press
5th Edition
Published on 26. November 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
90 pages
978-1-84806-434-8 (ISBN)
Description
This report gives guidance for reducing the concentration of radon in new buildings, extensions, conversions, and refurbishment, to reduce the risk to occupants of exposure to radon. It provides practical details on methods of protecting new buildings, extensions, conversions and refurbishment, both domestic and non-domestic. This guide is intended for use in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and supports building regulations for England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and building standards for Scotland. This guide was originally introduced in 1991 and amended in 1992, 1999 and 2007. This 2015 edition replaces the guidance published in 2007.
This combined guide replaces three earlier guidance documents:
- BRE Report BR 211, Radon: guidance on protective measures for new buildings, originally introduced in 1991 and amended in 1992, 1999 and 2007 covering England and Wales.
- BRE Report BR 376, Radon: guidance on protective measures for new dwellings in Scotland, introduced in 1999.
- BRE Report BR 413, Radon: guidance on protective measures for new dwellings in Northern Ireland, introduced in 2001.
This combined guide replaces three earlier guidance documents:
- BRE Report BR 211, Radon: guidance on protective measures for new buildings, originally introduced in 1991 and amended in 1992, 1999 and 2007 covering England and Wales.
- BRE Report BR 376, Radon: guidance on protective measures for new dwellings in Scotland, introduced in 1999.
- BRE Report BR 413, Radon: guidance on protective measures for new dwellings in Northern Ireland, introduced in 2001.
More details
Edition
5th edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Bracknell
United Kingdom
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Professional and Professional Practice & Development
Illustrations
7 color images, 14 tables and 46 color tables
Dimensions
Height: 297 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
428 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84806-434-8 (9781848064348)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
BRE, UK
Content
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
-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