CABO Sponsored Radon Workshop
April 1998
On February 1 - 3, 1998, CABO sponsored a workshop on radon-resistant
new construction with the National Environmental Health Association
(NEHA). The workshop provided attendees with implementation strategies
that focused on using building codes to reduce radon risk in
their communities.
The workshop was unique in that building officials and health
officials were encouraged to jointly apply as a team from their
community. More than one hundred applications were received from
across the country, from which 35 participants were selected
to attend the two- and a half-day workshop.
Dr. Susan Conrath of the U.S. Public Health Service presented
a session on the health effects of radon. Doug Kladder of the
Western Regional Radon Training Center spoke on the technical
aspects of radon-resistant new construction, including Appendix
F of the CABO One and Two Family Dwelling Code. Bob Brown, Program
Manager for CABO, presented issues related to building code adoption.
During the final day, participants developed an action plan
specific to their own communities. By working together, building
and health officials could develop a strategy that could be readily
implemented at the local level.
©1998 Council of American Building
Officials
The CABO Newsletter
Volume 5 Number 1
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