Section 240.102. Prerequisites for radon testing certification

(a) Individual certification for radon testing. An individual will not be certified to test unless the individual has done the following:

(1) Taken a Department-approved course on radon.

(2) Taken and passed a Department-approved written exam on radon testing. The applicant shall forward an official copy of exam results to the Department.

(3) Had 1 year of professional experience in performing radon measurements or equivalent as determined by the Department.

(4) Submitted a complete and accurate application to the Department, including applicable fees.

(b) Firm certification for radon testing. If the applicant for testing certification is a firm, it shall employ at least one individual who is certified to test and who is in responsible charge of the firm’s testing activities. If the firm loses its certified individual, the certification automatically lapses and is void until the firm has notified the Department of employment of another certified individual. Within 5 days’ the firm shall notify the Department in writing when it loses its certified individual. Each testing firm employee, after the first initial testing firm employee, will be charged a fee as set forth in Appendix A (relating to radon certification fee schedule).

(c) Additional requirements. If the applicant for testing certification is a firm, or an individual performing testing and not working for a certified radon testing firm, the applicant shall also have a quality assurance program, a health and safety program and a continuing education program as required in § § 240.304—240.307. In addition, the applicant shall be successfully enrolled in the EPA radon measurement proficiency program or equivalent, as required in § § 240.304—240.307.

The provisions of this § 240.102 amended November 14, 2008, effective January 1, 2009, 38 Pa.B. 6275. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (204018) and (333959).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 240.102 amended under sections 301, 302 and 401 of the Radiation Protection Act (35 P. S. § § 7110.301, 7110.302 and 7110.401); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 510-20).

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 240.103 (relating to radon testing application contents).