New home radon features, central Ohio
Radon-Resistant New Construction in Columbus OH
Radon-resistant new construction in Columbus OH puts radon features into a home while it is being built. It is easier and often cheaper than adding them later.
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What radon-resistant features are
Think of it as a head start. A pipe path is built in, so a fan can be added later if a test shows a need.
The EPA explains radon-reducing features for new homes and says to test even when they are in place (EPA new-home guide). We help builders and owners plan the pieces and then test the finished home.
Gravel layer
Gives soil gas a path under the slab.
Pipe
A vent path from under the slab to above the roof.
Fan box
A spot ready for a fan and wiring if the test is high.
Local rules for new homes
A Columbus Dispatch story in 2018 said Dublin, Canal Winchester, Pickerington and Union County required radon removal systems in new homes (Columbus Dispatch). Rules change by place and year, so check with your builder and your local building office. Columbus runs plan review for permits through Building and Zoning Services (Columbus BZS FAQ).
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If the test comes back high
Add a fan to the pipe and retest. Our radon mitigation system installation in Columbus OH service handles it. Read about radon systems in Columbus Ohio to see the parts.
Questions people ask us
What is a passive radon system?
It is a pipe and gravel layer that give radon a path to vent without a fan. Adding a fan makes it active.
Does my new home still need a test?
Yes. The EPA says to test a new home even with radon features in place (EPA guide).
Is it cheaper to add features during construction?
It is usually easier, because the slab is open and the walls are not finished.
Which Ohio places have rules?
A 2018 report named Dublin, Canal Winchester, Pickerington and Union County (Columbus Dispatch). Check with your local office.
Can you work with my builder?
Yes. We plan with builders so the pipe path fits the design.
Can a fan be added later?
Yes. A fan box and wiring plan makes it simpler.
Building in central Ohio?
Plan radon features before the slab goes in.
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