HB 5625
Relating to the licensure of radon mitigators, testers, contractors, and laboratories
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- Passed House of Delegates
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Bill overview
This bill updates the regulations for professionals involved in radon safety in West Virginia. It establishes licensing requirements for radon mitigators, testers, contractors, and laboratories, ensuring qualified individuals perform these services. The bill also defines ‘Radon Resistant New Construction’ (RRNC) and requires licensed contractors to use qualified specialists when building new homes. Finally, it gives the Bureau for Health’s Commissioner the authority to inspect radon mitigation systems.
Key provisions
- Establishes licensing requirements for radon mitigators, testers, contractors, and laboratories.
- Defines ‘Radon Resistant New Construction’ (RRNC) and mandates its use in new construction.
- Requires licensed radon mitigation contractors to utilize licensed specialists.
- Grants the Commissioner of the Bureau for Health the authority to inspect radon mitigation systems.
- Creates definitions for key terms related to radon testing and mitigation.
- Allows existing radon mitigation specialist licenses to be used for radon mitigation contractor licenses under specific conditions.
- Specifies the director’s powers and duties related to licensing and regulation.
- Establishes a process for license renewal and potential suspension or revocation.
Who is affected
- Homeowners
- Construction contractors
- Radon mitigation specialists
- Radon testers
- Radon laboratories
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