According to a question and answer section on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency website, 20,000 lung cancer deaths each year are due to radon. In Florida when purchasing a home you have the right to perform an inspection testing the radon level of the home.
Radon Inspection Clause of Purchase Contract
The FAR-9 purchase agreement offers information and addresses the home buyer's right under the section 'Real Property Disclosures" to test for radon before closing on the home. Calling radon a "naturally occurring radioactive gas" the clause warns home buyers that radon "may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time". Buyers are allowed to have a qualified person test for radon during the inspection period.
State Radon Information and Inspectors
The Florida Department of Health offers a detail, informative web page dealing with radon. The FAQ explains what radon is, how it gets into a building, it offers a list of those certified to measure and provide mitigation and has a tool where you can search for radon testing results in specific zip codes.
If you are concerned about radon levels in a home you are buying, alert your real estate agent and contact a qualified inspector.
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