In Florida, all businesses and individuals offering radon sampling, measurement interpretation, or mitigation services must be certified by the Florida Department of Health.
Businesses and Individuals are certified to provide services statewide. We provide a list of certified radon measurement and mitigation businesses, however it’s important to check that their certification status has not expired.
If you have any questions about state certification, or business and individuals listed, please contact us at 850-245-4288, 800-543-8279, or in-writing at Florida Department of Health, Radon Program, 4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A08, Tallahassee, FL 32399.
Certified Radon Measurement and Mitigation Businesses
These businesses use National Radon Proficiency Program (NRPP) or National Radon Safety Board (NRSB) radon proficient devices.
Measurement/Testing businesses
Businesses charging for radon testing must be state certified. If tester works for the property owner or is an occupant, they are permitted to test without certification (exemption does not apply to apartment staff that work under contract for apartment owners).
Mitigation Businesses
All radon mitigation conducted in Florida must be performed by state certified professionals.
The Florida Department of Health provides access to the business contact information of certified radon measurement and mitigation businesses as a convenience only. The Department does not endorse or recommend a specific business. Although reasonable efforts have been made to ensure that this information is current, complete, and accurate, the Department does not assume responsibility for any errors in the information provided, nor assumes any liability for any damages incurred as a consequence, directly or indirectly, of the use of this information for any purpose. Any information or inquiry that the Department receives is not considered as, or treated as, confidential. Information is subject to change on a regular basis, without notice.
Certified Radon Specialists and Technicians
The following lists can be used to confirm the certification of specialists and technicians working with a certified radon business listed above.
Measurement/Testing Individuals
Listing of Florida’s certified radon measurement specialists and technicians for purposes of confirming individuals providing services are currently certified.
Mitigation Individuals
Listing of Florida’s certified radon mitigation specialists and technicians for purposes of confirming individuals providing services are currently certified.
Individuals conducting measurement or mitigation in U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) housing are required to have additional certifications either through the NRSB (800-269-4174) or NRPP (866-329-3474). Contact them directly for current radon proficiency status and program information.
When to Mitigate
If your radon values are below 8 pCi/l (picoCuries per liter) you should consider re-testing.
The purpose of retesting is to confirm your radon levels and evaluate the need for mitigation. Once you receive your new test results, average the two test results. If both tests were performed for the same number of days, you can simply average the two sets of results. If the two tests were performed for different periods, we recommend that you time-weight average the results.
If the time-weighted average of the two results is over 4 pCi/l, it is recommend you mitigate your home.
As a general rule, if your radon levels are between 4-8 pCi/l, you should mitigate to protect occupants health, but you can take a little time to perform additional diagnostics if desired (mitigate within 6 months).
When radon levels are confirmed over 8 pCi/l, you should mitigate as soon as reasonably possible.
For levels much higher, such as 100 pCi/l, immediate action should be taken to reduce exposure.
National Radon Program Services
This program assists the U.S. EPA with national radon services and projects, including national radon hotlines, referrals to state programs, discounted radon testing kits, mitigation promotion, technical assistance, and outreach activities.
Use of Proficient Devices is Required
Radon businesses are required to use proficient devices. U.S. EPA has awarded a cooperative agreement to NRPP for the certification of radon service providers, accreditation of radon chambers and laboratories, and approval of measurement devices. NRSB has also developed a private radon proficiency program.