Radon Measurement Services

• List of Minnesota Radon Measurement Service Providers
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On this page:
What to Look for in a Radon Measurement Professional
Certification of Radon Measurement Professionals
Minnesota Radon Measurement Professionals

What to Look for in a Radon Measurement Professional

Minnesota does not require radon measurement professionals to be licensed, nor is there any oversight of measurement work performed. Typically, homeowners can purchase radon test kits and perform radon tests for themselves. Contact the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Indoor Air Unit for more information on where to obtain low cost radon test kits. For information regarding how to perform tests properly and how to use the results, see the fact sheet Minnesota Radon Testing and Use of Test Results which is available online or by calling MDH.

Radon measurement professionals may be used when an unbiased third party is desired. Some things you should consider when looking for a radon measurement professional are listed below.

• What type of test will be conducted?
• How will the results be reported to you?
• Does the radon measurement professional have a quality assurance/quality control plan?

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Certification of Radon Measurement Professionals

Minnesota does not require radon measurement professionals to obtain certification or licensure. Although it is not required, a voluntary certification does indicate that the individual has received radon training and has taken continuing radon education. Both the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) and the National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) have voluntary certification programs for radon measurement professionals. For more information regarding the requirements of these certifications, information regarding a specific listed professional, or an updated list of certified professionals, please contact NEHA or NRSB directly.

National Environmental Health Association: Attention: Non-MDH link.
800-269-4174

National Radon Safety Board: Attention: Non-MDH link.
(866) 329-3774

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Minnesota Radon Measurement Professionals

The list includes individuals who provide radon measurement services within Minnesota and meet at least one of the following criteria:

1. Currently certified as a radon measurement professional by NEHA or NRSB.
2. Completed a USEPA Regional Radon Training Center's Radon Measurement course within the last three years and successfully passed the exam at the end of the course.
3. Completed a USEPA Regional Radon Training Center's Radon Measurement course more than three years ago, passed the exam at the end of the course, and attended a refresher course within the last three years.

For information on radon training courses in and around Minnesota, contact the Midwest Universities Radon Consortium (MURC) at 1-800-843-8636 or (612) 624-6251.

For more information on radon, radon mitigation or other indoor air quality concerns, please contact:

Minnesota Department of Health
Indoor Air Unit
625 Robert Street N
PO Box 64975
St. Paul, MN 55164-0975
Phone: 651-201-4601 or 800-798-9050

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For questions about this page or indoor air quality, please contact the Indoor Air Unit at health.indoorair@state.mn.us, 651-201-4601 or 800-798-9050.