Rhode Island Code of Regulations
Title 216 - Department of health
Chapter 50 - Environmental health
Subchapter 15 - HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT
Part 2 - Radon Control
Section 216-RICR-50-15-2.8 - Requirements for Radon Contractors

Universal Citation: 216 RI Code of Rules 50 15 2.8

Current through September 18, 2024

2.8.1 Licensing Requirements

In addition to the general licensing requirements in § 2.7 of this Part, all applicants for a radon mitigation license must identify the licensed radon supervisor(s) to be utilized.

2.8.2 Performance Requirements

A. In addition to the general requirements for all applicants listed in § 2.7 of this Part, the radon contractor must:
1. Maintain a licensed radon supervisor on staff. In the event of the resignation or termination of said specialist, notify the Department in writing within five (5) business days and refrain from engaging in any radon mitigation activities until another specialist is hired.

2. Ensure that radon mitigation system installations are performed by a licensed radon supervisor or licensed radon worker(s) under the direct supervision of the specialist.

3. Subcontract only those portions of the mitigation project which involve the pouring of concrete slabs, plumbing, and electrical work.

4. Provide to the client, in writing:
a. All warranties regarding radon level reductions and proper functioning of mitigation equipment. The precise coverage shall be explicitly stated in the contract offered to the client, and all warranties offered must be honored.

b. All instructions regarding the operation and maintenance of each component of the mitigation system.

c. An estimate of approximate added energy costs.

5. Ensure that all mitigation work complies with these regulations, R.I. Gen. Laws Chapter 23-27.3, and local building codes.

2.8.3 Recordkeeping

A. The following records shall be maintained by the radon mitigation contractor until the Department authorizes disposition and shall be made available to the Department upon request:
1. Records of all mitigation work performed, which shall include:
a. Address of mitigation.

b. Initial short-term test results.

c. Any follow-up test results.

d. Diagnostic test results if taken.

e. A description of each mitigation system.

f. Post-mitigation test results, if known, that include testing method.

g. All pertinent dates.

2. All instrument calibrations and warranted equipment installations.

3. Copies of the licenses for all radon supervisor(s) and radon worker(s) employed.

2.8.4 Notification

A. The radon contractor shall ensure that the Department receives notification of the initiation of mitigation work on the appropriate form at least three (3) business days in advance of beginning any mitigation project. The radon contractor shall also notify the Department by telephone on the date that the project begins.

B. The radon contractor shall ensure that the Department receives notification in writing at least one (1) business day in advance of any changes in the project.

2.8.5 Employee Health and Safety

A. To ensure the continued health and safety of all radon mitigation employees, the radon contractor shall:
1. Develop and adhere to a health and safety program which:
a. Complies with all OSHA standards pertinent to health and safety.

b. Complies with the OSHA Ionizing Radiation standard (29 C.F.R. § 1910.1096).

2. Make this program available to all employees and to any federal, state, or local regulatory agencies.

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