Radon gas testing in Florida?

[babya]

I'm in the process of purchasing a property in Florida, but heard some has radon levels that are a danger to health.
Has anybody had any problems with that? And any advice on who to contact to get it tested and how much does it cost?

Thanks in advance.

[jta]

http://www.livestrong.com/article/160116-radon-dangers/

[leaseholdanswers]

I'm in the process of purchasing a property in Florida, but heard some has radon levels that are a danger to health.
Has anybody had any problems with that? And any advice on who to contact to get it tested and how much does it cost?

Thanks in advance.

This is a UK site ( see union flag above) and although Florida is on a long lease from the United kingdom it is a full repairing and insuring one, and therefore not the responsibility of the Queen.

I suggest that you contact your local board of supervisors for your county.

[bandontherun]

this is from the Florida Department of Health's website.

Radon Exposure In Florida

Radon - You can’t see it. You can’t smell it. You can’t taste it. Radon, a Class A carcinogen, is the second leading cause of lung cancer. Radon comes from the radioactive breakdown of naturally occurring radium found in most Florida soils. As a gas in the soil, it enters buildings through small openings in the foundation. Since the building can hold the radon similarly to smoke trapped under a glass, indoor radon concentrations can increase to many times that of outdoor levels.


Radon may be a problem in your home

In some areas of Florida, one out of two homes has excessive amounts of radon. Most Floridians live on the floor where the concentrated radon gas enters the building. The Florida Department of Health, in conjunction with the local county public health units, is working to support Floridians as they protect themselves from radiation exposure from radon gas.

Florida is aggressive in its policies attacking unnecessary radon exposure to the public. Florida is in the forefront in consumer protection concerning radon issues. The State has required radon measurement and reduction companies and personnel to be certified since 1989. Florida has a mandatory radon testing program for various public facilities, such as public and private schools, state licensed day care centers, and 24 hour care facilities such as nursing homes and hospitals. This public testing information allows Floridians to make informed decisions in the care and education of their loved ones.


But don't panic! most owners of apartments and houses in Florida ventilate their homes well with air conditioning so the radon concentration dissipates. We have the same radon gas in cornwall but is no big deal
How's the weather where you are? Any snow?? It's 27 (84F) in Dade county right now.....

[bandontherun]

Radon Program


Florida Department of Health, Division of Environmental Health
Bureau of Community Environmental Health, Radon and Indoor Toxics
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A08
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1710
Toll Free: 1-800-543-8279 / Fax: (850) 414-9069

Radon Contact: Clark Eldredge clark_eldredge@doh.state.fl.us (850) 245-4288