5. Building penetration mechanism

Buildings can act as radon traps (figure 11 ), as they are relatively confined spaces with a more or less good seal with the ground. The causes of radon emanations in a building can be diverse:

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Bibliography

(1) - CSTB - Guide de propositions de solutions techniques pour réduire la concentration en radon dans les bâtiments existants et dans les bâtiments neufs, - Cahiers du CSTB, Cahier 3143, août 1999).

Standards and norms

Nuclear energy – Measuring radioactivity in the environment – Air – Radon 222: methods for integrated measurement of the mean volumetric activity of radon, in the atmospheric environment, with passive sampling and off-line analysis [cancelled on October 5, 2012, replaced by NF ISO 11665-4] - NF M60-766 - Septembre 2004
Measuring radioactivity in the environment – Air: radon 222 – Part 4: Integrated measurement method...

Regulations

Code de la santé publique (new regulatory part) : Chapter 3 Ionizing radiation – Section 1 General measures to protect the population against ionizing radiation – Section 2 Exposure to ionizing radiation of natural origin – Articles R. 1333-1 to R. 1333-16.

Code de la santé publique (new legislative part) : Titre 3 Prévention des risques sanitaires liés à l'environnement et au travail – Chapter 3 Ionizing...