Iowa Administrative Code › Agency 641 - Public Health Department › Chapter 43 - Minimum Requirements for Radon Testing and Analysis › Rule 641-43.4 - Application for Certification

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 3, July 24, 2024
(1) An application
			 for certification or renewal of certification as a radon measurement specialist
			 or a radon measurement laboratory shall be filed on a form or other electronic
			 document as prescribed by the department and shall contain complete and
			 accurate information.
a. An application for a
			 radon measurement specialist must include:
(1) Proof of successful completion of a
			 department-approved training course on radon/radon progeny measurements. A
			 certificate of attendance is required.
(2) Proof of successful completion of an
			 examination approved by this department. A letter from the NRPP or NRSB showing
			 a passing score for the radon measurement specialist examination fulfills this
			 requirement.
(3) Proof of two years
			 of postsecondary education in architecture, natural science, engineering, or a
			 related discipline. A college transcript must be included to fulfill this
			 requirement or a detailed resume evidencing two years of relevant professional
			 work experience, such as conducting professional home inspections; or the
			 design and installation of heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems;
			 or the design or construction of buildings; or related activities approved by
			 the department; or a combination of professional work experience and
			 postsecondary education.
(4) A QA/QC
			 plan for all measurement devices and equipment. If laboratory devices are used,
			 the names and addresses of the Iowa-certified radon measurement laboratories
			 must be included. If a continuous radon monitor is used, the name of the
			 manufacturer, model, and picture of the monitor must be included. The
			 manufacturer of any device used must have NRPP, NRSB or other national agency
			 approval that indicates the device has been approved for measuring radon. Only
			 measurement devices from Iowa-certified radon measurement laboratories or a
			 continuous radon monitor that has been satisfactorily calibrated and approved
			 by the Iowa radon program are allowed for use in performing radon
			 measurements.
(5) Standard operating
			 procedures (SOPs). Procedures must include information concerning the placement
			 and pickup of devices used, who performs the tests, and what measures will be
			 used to ensure all tests are in conformance with EPA protocols and procedures.
(6) A signed statement that the
			 individual will follow all EPA radon measurement guidelines, ANSI/AARST radon
			 measurement standards, and department radon measurement guidelines, standards
			 and protocols.
(7) A signed
			 statement that the individual will submit radon test results every 30 days to
			 the Iowa radon program within the department. The radon test results shall be
			 submitted in a manner that is approved by the department.
(8) A signed statement that the individual
			 will keep all records for a minimum of five years after the radon test is
			 completed.
(9) A copy of the
			 confidentiality waiver that reports results to the customer as outlined in Iowa
			 Code section 136B.2.
(10) A signed statement that the individual
			 will submit to the department within 14 working days any changes in the
			 original application and that the individual will acquire at least eight hours
			 of continuing education credits every two years before certification is
			 renewed.
(11) The fee specified in
			 43.4(6).