March 26, 2021      Radon in Real Estate: Understanding the Fundamentals In North Carolina
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Radon is the by-product of *
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Which of the following are way(s) radon may be transported into a building? *
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The AARST/ANSI standards for radon testing require: *
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Choose which of the following is an incorrect statement: *
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The NC Radon Program, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the AARST/ANSI standards for testing recommend the homeowner consider fixing the building if the results are between 2 and 4 pCi/L due to health risks. *
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The NC Real Estate Commission regards a level of 4 pCi/L or more to be a “material fact” and has stated that “if a licensee knows that dangerous levels of radon are present in any structure which will be occupied regularly by people, then the licensee must disclose that to all prospective buyers or tenants.” *
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More than one test (meaning two kits or one CRM) is encouraged in which of the following circumstances: *
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All homes, with or without a radon mitigation system, should test their indoor radon level: *
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A test is to be conducted in the lowest level that could be occupied when quick results are needed. If the lowest level is not finished but could serve as a work area, playroom or additional bedroom at some time in the future, a test is to be conducted in this level of the home. *
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The standards for testing a home for radon include: *
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A high-rise condo building in coastal North Carolina may have elevated levels if the building materials include *
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The cost of a mitigation system is a function of foundation type, aesthetics, and location. *
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Advantages of installing a radon mitigation system during construction include: *
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Radon tests should not be conducted in closets, cabinets, crawl spaces, near heating sources, fireplaces, near drafts caused by heating and cooling vents, mechanical/furnace closets, nor place them on or near objects that may produce radiation such as natural stone (hearths, rock collections, granite counter tops, or slate pool tables) *
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The NC Radon Program recommends that real estate brokers avoid which of the following statements: *
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Even if built to be radon-resistant, every home should be tested for radon before closing. *
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Elevated radon levels in air: *
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The seller agent has indicated that their client conducted a radon test last year with a passive test kit and the level was below 4 pCi/L. As a buyer agent, how should you guide your buyer client? *
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When testing an existing residence for radon, the following are the requirements for a “closed-building protocol”: *
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When testing a newly constructed home, the following items shall be completed or conducted at least 12 hours prior to initiating the test: *
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Per the AARST/ANSI standards, testing a home for radon should be avoided during unusual local severe weather if the test period is less than 4 days. *
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While some buildings respond differently to seasonal changes, tests conducted when a heating system operates both day and night are more likely to provide a clear characterization of potential radon hazards. *
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When hiring a certified radon mitigation professional to mitigate an existing home, the home owner should expect that the professional will follow the standards required by: *
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Which of the following organizations are recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency as national radon certifying organizations that follow the AARST/ANSI standards? *
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True or False: Radon is found in all 100 counties in North Carolina *
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______ is considered the maximum safe level of radon a person can be exposed to without risking impact on health. *
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When measuring levels of radon in a home, no measurement that samples less than _?_ hours should be used to determine the need for remediation due to variability in radon levels in the air. *
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A radon in air test has been conducted. The level was over 4 pCi/L. The home’s water source is a private well.  The NC Radon Program recommends that the homeowner test the private well for radon. Why? *
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When a radon mitigation system is installed in a building, when is the earliest that post-mitigation testing can start? *
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