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==Radon Recommendations for Authorities==
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National authorities should:
*ICRP recommends setting a national reference level [[Fundamental Principles of Radiological Protection|'''as low as reasonably achievable''']] in the range of 100–300 [[Radon: Units of Measure|Bq/m<sup>3</sup>]].
*WHO guidance is basically the same: a national reference level of 100 [[Radon: Units of Measure|Bq/m<sup>3</sup>]] is recommended, and wherever this is not possible, the chosen level should not exceed 300 [[Radon: Units of Measure|Bq/m<sup>3</sup>]].
===Quotes From Publications===
Radon Protection Strategy:[[ICRP Publication 126|Publication 126]]<ref name="Pub126">[[ICRP Publication 126]] Radiological Protection against Radon Exposure Ann ICRP 43(3) 2014.</ref> paragraphs 41-45
''…Prevention of radon exposure is most relevant in new buildings. The implementation of preventive measures in new and renovated buildings provides a good partial solution… This also helps to develop awareness amongst professionals involved in the construction sector.''
''Considering the ubiquity of radon exposure, and the multiplicity and diversity of situations and decision makers, a straightforward, realistic, and integrated radon protection strategy, addressing most situations with the same approach, is appropriate. It must be supported and implemented on a long-term, potentially permanent basis, and involve all the relevant stakeholders. ''
National reference Level: [[ICRP Publication 126|Publication 126]]<ref name="Pub126">[[ICRP Publication 126]] Radiological Protection against Radon Exposure Ann ICRP 43(3) 2014.</ref> paragraphs 84, 76, and 86
''The first step is to characterise the exposure situation of individuals and the general population in the country, as well as other relevant economic and societal criteria, and the practicability of mitigating or preventing the exposure. … Many factors such as mean radon concentration and radon distribution, number of existing homes with high radon levels, etc. should be taken into consideration.''
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