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| 035 | _a(Sirsi) u122267 | ||
| 100 | _aLewis, S. | ||
| 245 | _aBe active on radon | ||
| 260 | _c2003 | ||
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_aEstates Gazette _v(0319) 10 May 2003, 112-113(2) |
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| 520 | _aReport on radon gas and its relevance to the property industry. Radon is a radioactive gas that is created naturally in rocks and soil and can seep into buildings. Article highlights the link between radon and lung cancer and looks at radon affected areas as defined by the National Radiological Protection Board (NRPB). Outlines the enquiries property lawyers should make for clients in radon affected areas and explains how to measure radon levels. Also discusses BRE recommended methods to reduce the amount of radon seeping into buildings and the use of radon bonds in property transactions. Concludes by examining the relevance of radon to commercial sales and leases, in particular the duty upon an employer under health and safety legislation. NRPB map showing radon affected areas. | ||
| 590 | _aABS | ||
| 650 | _aRADON GAS | ||
| 650 | _aHAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES | ||
| 650 | _aRADIOACTIVE GAS | ||
| 650 | _aPROPERTY TRANSACTIONS | ||
| 650 | _aRADON AFFECTED AREAS | ||
| 650 | _aRADON AND BUILDINGS | ||
| 690 | _aENVIRONMENT-CONTAMINATION | ||
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