Colorado's new licensing requirements
It's long been known that Colorado is heavily exposed to the risks of radon, with all 64 of the state's counties rated as having an increased risk of naturally elevated radon levels. Half of all homes in Colorado may have radon levels higher than the EPA's recommended threshold for action.
This risk is why Colorado has adopted new licensing requirements for professionals who measure and mitigate radon levels, with the rules becoming effective on July 1, 2022. What do these new licensing rules mean for homeowners, businesses, and professionals in the radon inspection and mitigation industry?
The new rules can be found in the Code of Colorado Regulations, listed as regulation CCR 754-1. In effect, the rules mean that radon measurement and mitigation professionals in Colorado need to:
Follow requirements under Original Licensure and General Requirements
Submit completed applications, fees and supporting documents
Be certified by either the National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB)
Conduct radon measurement or mitigation work in accordance with ANSI/AARST standards latest standards from the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST)
In practice, these new licensing requirements will mean that radon professionals in Colorado must comply with industry best-practice procedures. Thankfully, SunRADON has professionals covered, ensuring they can abide by ANSI/AARST standards.
For those already certified with the NRPP or NRSB, the only significant change to their work should be a requirement to stick closely to ANSI/AARST guidelines in reporting, monitoring, and mitigating radon.
A first step is to use equipment accredited by the NRPP or NRSB. You can review the NRPP's list here and the NRSB's list here. SunRADON's equipment is accepted for use by the NRPP and NRSB, meaning our equipment will keep you aligned with industry standards regardless of the industry body you're partnering with. Both NRPP and NRSB require professionals to send in devices for an initial performance test.
Next, radon professionals must calibrate their equipment annually. SunRADON is an approved tertiary radon chamber for both NRPP and NRSB compliance .
In addition, SunRADON's equipment, web, and mobile platforms offer professionals the ability to gather measurement data in a compliant format from the outset. Our OneRADON web service reporting aligns with ANSI/AARST standards. That means radon professionals can save time without the risk of falling short of regulatory requirements.
One of the essential conditions that Colorado's new laws have imposed on radon professionals is a legal requirement for them to be certified by either the NRPP or NRSB to operate. While membership in either body was traditionally considered best practice, the new regulations mean that professionals must now qualify to work in the state.
Along with the equipment standards required by the NRPP and NRSB, radon professionals must be certified by either organization.
For those joining the profession: Must complete an approved Initial Training Course and then take and pass the qualifying body's exam.
For already-certified professionals: Renewing certification every two years requires passing a threshold of continuing education (CE) credits from training courses.
When it comes to accumulating CE credits, SunRADON can help you maintain accreditation. We offer a device specific training course covering all model SunRADON Continuous Radon Monitors and OneRADON software. The training is approved for 2 NRPP CE credits when successfully completed.
As a Colorado homeowner, you shouldn't notice any issues due to the new licensing requirements for radon mitigation and measurement professionals. It is important, however, to be familiar with the new laws and check that the professional you are working with are adhering to these new requirements, which help standardize the quality of radon professionals across the state, resulting in better public safety and professional satisfaction.
If you are a professional already following best practices, you are likely already operating within these new rules, but if not, now is the time to start and ensure you are compliant. Remember that certification with the NRPP or NRSB is also often needed to operate in other states, and it's a prerequisite for many customers when selecting their contractors. Ultimately, the licensing laws should lead homeowners to develop greater confidence in radon measurement and mitigation professionals.
As the leading supplier of continuous radon monitoring equipment, SunRADON is diligently working to ensure that our hardware products, professional services and OneRADON software platform aligns with current standards and offers our customer base a streamlined sole source approach.
For more questions about proficiency, testing standards, and equipment calibration, please see our FAQ.
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