Utah HUD multifamily radon testing & mitigation

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HUD radon testing

HUD radon testing - Radon testing and mitigation have been a major priority for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) since 2013. Utah Radon Services specializes in radon testing and mitigation for multifamily structures and HUD multifamily buildings. We understand the unique testing requirements and specifications for HUD/FHA, Freddie, and Fannie Mae loans and more.

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HUD radon testing from Utah Radon Services

HUD radon testing for multifamily buildings (such as apartments or healthcare facilities) requires special care and protocol to make sure the radon levels are tested for and documented correctly. We have vast experience in radon testing and mitigation for large and small multifamily buildings and provide free radon mitigation bids for HUD multifamily units in Utah.

Your guide to HUD radon testing and compliance requirements

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that over 20,000 people die from radon-induced lung cancer each year. Because radon is an invisible, odorless gas, it is impossible to detect without a professional radon test.

The HUD radon testing policy

In 2013, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued a policy, formalizing HUD radon testing requirements designed to reduce the number of radon-induced lung cancer deaths.

This policy requires that:

All multifamily homes must be tested for radon.
Most homes with FHA loans must be tested for radon.
If testing reveals a level above 4.0 picocuries per liter ($\text{pCi}/\text{L}$), mitigation is required.

When is a radon inspection report required?

HUD specifically mandates a radon inspection report for the following transactional requests:

Multifamily Accelerated Processing (MAP) applications
Traditional Application Processing (TAP) applications
New construction or substantial rehabilitation of multifamily housing
The purchase or refinancing of existing multifamily rental housing
Construction or substantial rehabilitation of rental housing for the elderly or disabled

Professional certification requirements for HUD radon testing

The required radon inspection report must be prepared by a certified radon professional. This professional must hold certification from one of the following national bodies, in addition to any applicable state licenses:

AARST NRPP: American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists National Radon Proficiency Program
NRSB: National Radon Safety Board

Updates for Section 232 projects (residential care/assisted living)

In 2021, HUD released new radon testing and mitigation standards for all new loan applications and other transactional requests for existing Section 232 projects (e.g., residential care/assisted living facilities).

Similar to the multifamily requirements, the 232 Lean requirements state that a radon report signed by an AARST- or NRSB-certified professional must be provided (barring a few exceptions).

Current standard (2023 forward): In 2023, a new set of standards was released. These consolidated the ANSI/AARST MAMF and MALB into a single publication: MA-MFLB, which is the current required standard.

Do you need to test for radon?

Tenants, landlords, construction companies, and buyers of FHA-insured new construction should always test for radon in their buildings to ensure a safe environment.

Our certified employees can perform the required HUD radon testing and mitigation services to help you comply with all current requirements. f you have any questions about HUD and radon, please get in touch with us at 801-871-0715.