Ohio Administrative Code
Title 3701 - Department of Health - Administration and Director
Chapter 3701-69 - Radon Testing
Section 3701-69-07 - Standards of conduct for radon testers
Universal Citation: OH Admin Code 3701-69-07
Current through all regulations passed and filed through September 16, 2024
(A) A licensed radon tester shall do all of the following:
(1)
Operate in
accordance with his or her approved license application;
(2)
Request, in
writing, the director's approval before implementing any change which would
render the following submitted information no longer accurate:
(a)
The basic
quality assurance and quality control procedures as described in the appendix A
to this rule that will be utilized to assure the reliability and validity of
radon measurements;
(b)
The radiological safety plan designed to keep each
employee's exposure to radon as low as reasonably achievable;
(c)
The type,
manufacturer, serial number and model number of all instrumentation to be used
in radon measurement. If the applicant will use devices requiring subsequent
laboratory analysis, the applicant shall list the name and address of the radon
laboratory providing the analysis and its approval number issued under rule
3701-69-12 of the Administrative
Code;
(d)
The frequency and method of calibration of
instruments; and
(e)
The federal tax identification number;
(3)
The licensee shall notify the director in writing
within thirty days of any changes to the following:
(a)
Name and address
of applicant;
(b)
Name and address of business or company;
(c)
Change to contact information;
(d)
Description of
any of the following matters to which the applicant or an affiliated,
associated, or related person was a party:
(i)
Any radon
mitigation or radon testing projects which were terminated prior to
completion;
(ii)
Any penalties, citations, or administrative orders or
actions pertaining to radon mitigation or radon testing; and
(iii)
Any lawsuits
pertaining to radon mitigation or radon testing. Copies of initial pleadings
and final orders shall be attached to the application; and
(e)
Any
other changes that would render the information in the application for
licensure or renewal no longer accurate;
(4)
Use only the
services of a radon laboratory that has been approved by the director under
rule 3701-69-12 of the Administrative
Code to analyze samples for radon;
(5)
During each
two-year licensing period, successfully complete at least sixteen hours of
continuing education relevant to radon testing that the director has approved
for continuing education credit under rule
3701-69-11 of the Administrative
Code;
(6)
If the licensee does not complete the required
continuing education prior to the expiration of their license, the licensee
will not be eligible to renew their license. The licensee will be required to
submit an initial application and meet the requirements of rule
3701-69-03 of the Administrative
Code. Education and examination completed during a previous licensing period
cannot be submitted as proof of meeting the education and examination
requirements of rule
3701-69-03 of the Administrative
Code;
(7)
Maintain radon measurement device calibration records
for a minimum of five years. These records shall be made available to the
director upon request and shall consist of, but not be limited to:
(a)
Manufacturer of
calibrated device;
(b)
Model number of calibrated device;
(c)
Serial number of
calibrated device;
(d)
Date of instrument calibration;
(e)
Name of
calibration facility; and
(f)
Method of
instrument calibration;
(8)
Maintain proof
of valid license issued under this chapter at all times while at project
sites;
(9)
Maintain records of each test performed and make these
records available to the director upon request. These records shall be
maintained for at least five years and, at a minimum shall include all the
information as set forth in appendices A and B to this rule; and
(10)
Accurately, truthfully, and competently perform and complete radon testing
projects, reports, and site evaluations.
(B) No licensed radon tester, licensed mitigation specialist, or licensed mitigation contractor involved in the testing of a particular building, or in the provision of advice with respect to a particular building, shall be involved in the performance of mitigation on that building unless the contract for mitigation is in writing and clearly and conspicuously states both of the following:
(1)
That the radon
tester, mitigation specialist, or mitigation contractor was involved in the
testing or provision of advice that led to the mitigation contract; and
(2)
The
advantages of long-term testing and the value of a second opinion as ways to
verify test results and to assure that the proposed mitigation is appropriate,
especially when the mitigation is to be performed by the business entity or
private entity that was involved in the testing or provision of advice that led
to the mitigation contract.
Replaces: part of 3701-69-05
Disclaimer: These regulations may not be the most recent version. Ohio may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google
Privacy Policy and
Terms of Service apply.
