Guide for Radon Measurements in Public Buildings

4. Specialized Measurement Devices

A number of other specialized measurement methods are also available for radon testing. However, they all require a skilled technician and/or specialized analytical equipment to achieve proper sampling results. These requirements tend to make these measurement methods more expensive than those previously described, and thus they are not commonly used for radon testing in homes or public buildings. Instead, these methods find greater application in research work or to evaluate the success of radon reduction efforts. A list of these methods is provided for information purposes. The methods listed may only be used for short-term measurements.

1. Grab Radon/Activated Charcoal
2. Grab Radon/Pump-Collapsible Bag
3. Grab Radon/Scintillation Cell
4. Three-Day Integrating Evacuated Scintillation Cell
5. Pump-Collapsible Bag (1-day)
6. Grab Working Level
7. Radon Progeny (Decay Product) Integrating Sampling Unit