Radon protection for new dwellings GG 74 - Revision history

Designing Buildings at 11:48, 16 March 2021

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	* Solid and liquid contaminants risk assessments.		* Solid and liquid contaminants risk assessments.

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Designing Buildings at 14:35, 18 November 2018

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	* Radon protection for new domestic extensions and conservatories with solid concrete ground floors (GG 73 revised).		* Radon protection for new domestic extensions and conservatories with solid concrete ground floors (GG 73 revised).
	* Radon protection for new large buildings GG 75.		* Radon protection for new large buildings GG 75.
		+	* Radon solutions in older homes GR 38.
	* Site appraisal.		* Site appraisal.
	* Site investigation.		* Site investigation.

Designing Buildings at 12:51, 5 August 2018

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	[https://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=327486 Radon protection for new dwellings] (GG 74 revised) was written by Chris Scivyer and published by BRE on 13 January 2015.		[https://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=327486 Radon protection for new dwellings] (GG 74 revised) was written by Chris Scivyer and published by BRE on 13 January 2015.

−	[[File:~~Radon protection for new dwellings~~.png\|link=https://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=327486]]	+	[[File:Radon_protection_for_new_dwellings.png\|link=https://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=327486]]

	Radon is a natural, colourless, odourless, radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. It can move through cracks and fissures in the subsoil and eventually to the atmosphere. Most of this radon will disperse harmlessly, but some will collect in spaces under or within buildings.		Radon is a natural, colourless, odourless, radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. It can move through cracks and fissures in the subsoil and eventually to the atmosphere. Most of this radon will disperse harmlessly, but some will collect in spaces under or within buildings.
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	This 8-page BRE Good Building Guide gives practical advice about the installation of radon-protective measures in new dwellings. It replaces the guidance published in 2008.		This 8-page BRE Good Building Guide gives practical advice about the installation of radon-protective measures in new dwellings. It replaces the guidance published in 2008.

−	It should be read in conjunction with [[Radon:_Guidance_on_protective_measures_for_new_buildings_BR_211\|BRE Report BR 211, Radon: guidance on protective measures for new buildings]]. Two companion guides cover [[Radon_protection_for_new_domestic_extensions_and_conservatories_with_solid_concrete_ground_floors_(GG_73_revised)\|radon protection of new domestic extensions and conservatories]] and radon protection of new large buildings such as workplaces.	+	It should be read in conjunction with [[Radon:_Guidance_on_protective_measures_for_new_buildings_BR_211\|BRE Report BR 211, Radon: guidance on protective measures for new buildings]]. Two companion guides cover [[Radon_protection_for_new_domestic_extensions_and_conservatories_with_solid_concrete_ground_floors_(GG_73_revised)\|radon protection of new domestic extensions and conservatories]] and [[Radon_protection_for_new_large_buildings_GG_75\|radon protection of new large buildings such as workplaces]].

	Its contents are:		Its contents are:
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	* BRE Buzz.		* BRE Buzz.
	* BREEAM.		* BREEAM.
−	* Brownfield land.
−	* Building on fill.
	* Building Research Establishment.		* Building Research Establishment.
−	* Contaminated land.
−	* Cover systems for land regeneration - thickness of cover systems for contaminated land (BR465).
−	* Deleterious materials.
	* Methane and other gasses from the ground.		* Methane and other gasses from the ground.
	* Radon.		* Radon.
	* Radon: Guidance on protective measures for new buildings BR 211.		* Radon: Guidance on protective measures for new buildings BR 211.
	* Radon protection for new domestic extensions and conservatories with solid concrete ground floors (GG 73 revised).		* Radon protection for new domestic extensions and conservatories with solid concrete ground floors (GG 73 revised).
		+	* Radon protection for new large buildings GG 75.
	* Site appraisal.		* Site appraisal.
	* Site investigation.		* Site investigation.

Designing Buildings at 07:31, 28 July 2018

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	[https://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=327486 Radon protection for new dwellings] (GG 74 revised) was written by Chris Scivyer and published by BRE on 13 January 2015.		[https://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=327486 Radon protection for new dwellings] (GG 74 revised) was written by Chris Scivyer and published by BRE on 13 January 2015.
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		+	[[File:Radon protection for new dwellings.png\|link=https://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=327486]]

	Radon is a natural, colourless, odourless, radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. It can move through cracks and fissures in the subsoil and eventually to the atmosphere. Most of this radon will disperse harmlessly, but some will collect in spaces under or within buildings.		Radon is a natural, colourless, odourless, radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. It can move through cracks and fissures in the subsoil and eventually to the atmosphere. Most of this radon will disperse harmlessly, but some will collect in spaces under or within buildings.
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	* Soil survey.		* Soil survey.
	* Solid and liquid contaminants risk assessments.		* Solid and liquid contaminants risk assessments.
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		+	[[Category:Publications_/_reports]] [[Category:Health_and_safety_/_CDM]] [[Category:Construction_techniques]] [[Category:Design]]

Designing Buildings at 07:27, 28 July 2018

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	BRE (Building Research Establishment) is an independent, research-based consultancy, testing and training organisation, operating in the built environment and associated industries.		BRE (Building Research Establishment) is an independent, research-based consultancy, testing and training organisation, operating in the built environment and associated industries.

−	[https://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=327486 Radon protection for new dwellings] (GG 74 revised) was written by Chris Scivyer and published by BRE on 13 January 2015).	+	[https://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=327486 Radon protection for new dwellings] (GG 74 revised) was written by Chris Scivyer and published by BRE on 13 January 2015.

−	Radon is a natural, colourless, odourless, radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of ~~the~~ small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. It can move through cracks and fissures in the subsoil and eventually to the atmosphere. Most of this radon will disperse harmlessly ~~into the outdoor air~~, but some will ~~pass from the ground and~~ collect in spaces under or within buildings.	+	Radon is a natural, colourless, odourless, radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. It can move through cracks and fissures in the subsoil and eventually to the atmosphere. Most of this radon will disperse harmlessly, but some will collect in spaces under or within buildings.

−	For most UK residents, radon accounts for half of the annual radiation ~~dose received~~. Exposure to particularly high levels of radon may increase the risk of developing lung cancer. While it is recognised that the air inside every building contains radon, some buildings in certain ~~defined~~ areas of the UK might have unacceptably high concentrations unless precautions are taken. South-west England is of principal concern, but high concentrations of radon are also found in many other areas.	+	For most UK residents, radon accounts for half the annual radiation they receive. Exposure to particularly high levels of radon may increase the risk of developing lung cancer. While it is recognised that the air inside every building contains radon, some buildings in certain areas of the UK might have unacceptably high concentrations unless precautions are taken. South-west England is of principal concern, but high concentrations of radon are also found in many other areas.

−	Building regulations covering radon-protective measures for new dwellings ~~in the UK~~ were first introduced for south-west England in the late 1980s, for Derbyshire and Northamptonshire in the early 1990s and for the rest of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the late 1990s.	+	Building regulations covering radon-protective measures for new dwellings were first introduced for south-west England in the late 1980s, for Derbyshire and Northamptonshire in the early 1990s and for the rest of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the late 1990s.

	This 8-page BRE Good Building Guide gives practical advice about the installation of radon-protective measures in new dwellings. It replaces the guidance published in 2008.		This 8-page BRE Good Building Guide gives practical advice about the installation of radon-protective measures in new dwellings. It replaces the guidance published in 2008.

−	It should be read in conjunction with BRE Report BR 211, Radon: guidance on protective measures for new buildings. Two companion guides cover radon~~-protective~~ of new domestic extensions and conservatories and radon~~-protective~~ of new large buildings such as workplaces.	+	It should be read in conjunction with [[Radon:_Guidance_on_protective_measures_for_new_buildings_BR_211\|BRE Report BR 211, Radon: guidance on protective measures for new buildings]]. Two companion guides cover [[Radon_protection_for_new_domestic_extensions_and_conservatories_with_solid_concrete_ground_floors_(GG_73_revised)\|radon protection of new domestic extensions and conservatories]] and radon protection of new large buildings such as workplaces.

	Its contents are:		Its contents are:

	* What is radon and why consider it for new dwellings?		* What is radon and why consider it for new dwellings?
−	* Requirements for radon ~~protection Protective~~ measures.	+	* Requirements for radon-protective measures.
	* Avoiding problems and getting it right.		* Avoiding problems and getting it right.
−	* Radon measurement for new dwellings.	+	* Radon protective measurement for new dwellings.
	* References.		* References.
	* Further reading.		* Further reading.

−	~~Find out more.~~	+	--[[User:BRE_Group\|BRE Group]]

−	Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki	+	= Find out more. =
		+
		+	=== Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki ===

	* BRE articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.		* BRE articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.
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	* Cover systems for land regeneration - thickness of cover systems for contaminated land (BR465).		* Cover systems for land regeneration - thickness of cover systems for contaminated land (BR465).
	* Deleterious materials.		* Deleterious materials.
−	* Ground conditions.
	* Methane and other gasses from the ground.		* Methane and other gasses from the ground.
	* Radon.		* Radon.
	* Radon: Guidance on protective measures for new buildings BR 211.		* Radon: Guidance on protective measures for new buildings BR 211.
		+	* Radon protection for new domestic extensions and conservatories with solid concrete ground floors (GG 73 revised).
	* Site appraisal.		* Site appraisal.
	* Site investigation.		* Site investigation.
	* Soil survey.		* Soil survey.
	* Solid and liquid contaminants risk assessments.		* Solid and liquid contaminants risk assessments.

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BRE (Building Research Establishment) is an independent, research-based consultancy, testing and training organisation, operating in the built environment and associated industries.

[https://www.brebookshop.com/details.jsp?id=327486 Radon protection for new dwellings] (GG 74 revised) was written by Chris Scivyer and published by BRE on 13 January 2015).

Radon is a natural, colourless, odourless, radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. It can move through cracks and fissures in the subsoil and eventually to the atmosphere. Most of this radon will disperse harmlessly into the outdoor air, but some will pass from the ground and collect in spaces under or within buildings.

For most UK residents, radon accounts for half of the annual radiation dose received. Exposure to particularly high levels of radon may increase the risk of developing lung cancer. While it is recognised that the air inside every building contains radon, some buildings in certain defined areas of the UK might have unacceptably high concentrations unless precautions are taken. South-west England is of principal concern, but high concentrations of radon are also found in many other areas.

Building regulations covering radon-protective measures for new dwellings in the UK were first introduced for south-west England in the late 1980s, for Derbyshire and Northamptonshire in the early 1990s and for the rest of England, Scotland and Northern Ireland in the late 1990s.

This 8-page BRE Good Building Guide gives practical advice about the installation of radon-protective measures in new dwellings. It replaces the guidance published in 2008.

It should be read in conjunction with BRE Report BR 211, Radon: guidance on protective measures for new buildings. Two companion guides cover radon-protective of new domestic extensions and conservatories and radon-protective of new large buildings such as workplaces.

Its contents are:

* What is radon and why consider it for new dwellings?
* Requirements for radon protection Protective measures.
* Avoiding problems and getting it right.
* Radon measurement for new dwellings.
* References.
* Further reading.

Find out more.

Related articles on Designing Buildings Wiki

* BRE articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.
* BRE Buzz articles on Designing Buildings Wiki.
* BRE Buzz.
* BREEAM.
* Brownfield land.
* Building on fill.
* Building Research Establishment.
* Contaminated land.
* Cover systems for land regeneration - thickness of cover systems for contaminated land (BR465).
* Deleterious materials.
* Ground conditions.
* Methane and other gasses from the ground.
* Radon.
* Radon: Guidance on protective measures for new buildings BR 211.
* Site appraisal.
* Site investigation.
* Soil survey.
* Solid and liquid contaminants risk assessments.