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100 _aLewis, S.
245 _aBe active on radon
260 _c2003
490 _aEstates Gazette
_v(0319) 10 May 2003, 112-113(2)
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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