Radon – (1) In addition to all other requirements, a building in the following designated areas shall be designed and constructed so that the annual average concentration of radon 222 does not exceed 200 Bq/m3 of air and the annual average concentration of the short lived daughters of radon 222 does not exceed 0.02 working levels inside the building:
(a) the City of Elliot Lake in the Territorial District of Algoma,
(b) the Township of Faraday in the County of Hastings, and
(c) the geographic Township of Hyman in the Territorial District of Sudbury.
Article 9.1.1.7 Ontario Regulation 332/12 Building Code, Information published by oncodes.ca for educational purposes only.
Note: Radon is a gas that has no odor, color, or taste. It is produced naturally by the breakdown of uranium in the ground. Radon can enter your home through cracks in the foundation or other openings. Once inside, it can build up to high levels and become a health hazard. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. If you live in an area with high radon levels, you should have your home tested for radon. If your home has high levels of radon, there are ways to reduce the amount of radon in your home.
