Is there any governmental guidance regarding building in an area in which Radon gas is likely to be present?

Planning and Architecture Part D Toxic substances

Build_Regs_Advisors 14 February 2013 14:31 2

Guidance on this matter has been published by the Building Research Establishment, particularly within the report “Radon: guidance on protective measures for new dwellings”.

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