Radioactivity (radon and daughter products) as a potential factor in building ventilation

Journal Article · Sun Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1979 · ASHRAE J.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5415717

Kusuda, T; Hunt, C M; McNall, P E

State of the art information on radon and its daughter products in air within buildings is reviewed. There are no national standards for maximum allowable levels in the residential environment. A major reason for variations in reported radon levels may be measurement errors. However, radon and its daughter products may be limiting factors in establishing ventilation rates in residences. (1 graph, 21 references, 3 tables)

• Research Organization: NBS
• OSTI ID: 5415717
• Journal Information: ASHRAE J.; (United States), Journal Name: ASHRAE J.; (United States) Vol. 21:7; ISSN ASHRA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

500300* -- Environment
Atmospheric-- Radioactive Materials Monitoring & Transport-- (-1989)
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AIR POLLUTION
BUILDINGS
DAUGHTER PRODUCTS
ELEMENTS
HOUSES
INDOOR AIR POLLUTION
ISOTOPES
MAXIMUM PERMISSIBLE CONCENTRATION
NONMETALS
POLLUTION
RADIOACTIVITY
RADON
RARE GASES
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
SAFETY STANDARDS
STANDARDS
VENTILATION