Application Form

 

Radon Gas Measurement Proficiency, RMP

 

Two levels of radon gas measurements are established; Primary and Secondary listing or certification.  A primary company or person is authorized to produce results in units of radon concentration.   Secondary listing requires an applying person or company to use measurement devices that are read out by primary certified or listed persons or companies.  RMP is intended for persons or companies working toward primary measurements.

 

Radon Measurement Proficiency is a two part program consisting of a general application to a certifying State and or to the National Radon Safety Board, NRSB.  The first part of the program is a general application which includes taking approved radon measurements training, passing the NRSB Measurement Specialist Exam, and completing a quality assurance, quality control plan.

 

The second part is demonstrating that acceptable radon gas measurements can be made by the applicant.  This application deals with the second part, and is termed Radon Measurement Proficiency, RMP.  Various radon measurement devices can be used.  They are AC, AT, CR, EL, ES, LS, PB, GS, GC, and GB detectors, (see note).  The applicant is referred to EPA-402-R-92-004, Indoor Radon and Decay Product Measurement Device Protocols., July 1992 for a complete description of the devices listed above.   TCS Industries Inc, TCS,  can provide a copy on a Compact Disc.

 

Step one is to have your device or method calibrated. 

Step two is to complete this form and contact TCS to schedule a RMP session.

 

Five (5) passive detectors and /or one (1) of any active detector model must be submitted for RMP The devices must be listed by the USEPA for radon gas measurements.   Contact TCS Industries Inc. Harrisburg, PA 17112, 717-657-7032 or email radondetek@comcast.net.  The RMP Fee schedule can be found on the Chamber web page www.radondetek.com . NEW JERSEY RMP PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL.

 

Application Information

 

1.1_          Type of Application

_______ initial application for a primary listing

 

_______ amendment to an initial application

 

_______ reapplication

 

1.2       Applicant Name

_____________________________________________________________________

                                 Please print your company=s name and address.

 

_____________________________________________________________________

1.3       NRSB or State Radon Certification Number if Known

            _____________________

 

 

2.0     Measurement Method

 

Please enter the measurement method associated with your device.  Eg. AC, AT, CR, EL, ES, LS, PB, GS, GC, or GB.

 

____measurement method(s) ; ______________________make & model

 

3.0     Device information

 

3.1       Enter the exposure time (range) you will use or recommend to your customers.

 

From ____________ days, to _______________ days

Minimum                       Maximum

 

 

4.0     Reading/ Analysis

 

4.1       Radon Measurement Performance Test type

 

____________    Mail-in Performance Test

 

____________    Walk-in Performance in Harrisburg, PA

 

5.0     Marketing Area

 

_____________ Primary Certifying State

 

_____________ for broader marketing  NRSB Listing is required.

6.0     Signature

                       _______________________________________________________

First name                          M.I.                     Last name

 

_______________________________________________________

Signature (required)

 

Please note the above signature MUST BE from the RMP performer.  Please print the name of the person who will readout the device.   Some States or Listing agencies restrict deployment to every device, listed in the QA plan, and to the device operator who passed RPM with those devices.

 

RMP Testing Criteria

 

A RMP radon measurement has three possible outcomes: to pass; to retest; or to fail.  The test criteria is that the participant must achieve an individual relative percent error (IRE) of <25% for each sample or device in the test set.  A PASS is defined as an IRE of <25% for an initial test or a retest; devices that pass will be listed to a State and/or the NRSB.   For the initial test only. A participant with an IRE of > 25% but<50% may retest.  A fail is defined as an IRE of > 50% for the initial test and > 25 % for a retest.

 

Participants who fail a test must successfully reapply before another test can be scheduled.  To reapply, participants must prepare a written explanation of why they believe the test failed: any corrective action taken; a description of the calibration procedure used, including the most recent calibration date and data points; name, address, and phone number of the calibration service used. 

TV refers to a true or known exposure value and MV to the participant measured value.

The reapplication must be submitted to TCS who will work with the RMP participant  toward success.

 

 

For a failed test only, participants may object in writing; all objections must be submitted to the NRSB or to the certifying State whichever is the case.  The participant must clearly explain the reasons for disagreement with the test outcome and include a copy of the test report with the objection.   The NRSB and/or the State will review the objection and communicate with the participant.

 

Note:

AC = Activated Charcoal                                 LS= Liquid Scintillation (Charcoal)

AT= Alpha Track                                             ES = Short-term electret ion chamber

CR= Continuous Radon Monitor                      EL= Long-term electret ion chamber

GS=Grab Scintillation                                       PB=2 or 3 day Pump Bag

GC=Grab Charcoal                                          GB=Grab Bag