VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 34 — Radon Gas
VA Lenders Handbook (VA Pamphlet 26-7), Chapter 12, Topic 34 — Radon Gas.
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VA Pamphlet 26-7, Chapter 12 (Minimum Property Requirement), Topic 34 — Radon Gas
• This chapter has been revised in its entirety. a. Testing Recommended by VA On the NOV that is provided to Veterans with the results of the appraisal, VA recommends testing for radon gas. b. Builder Certification On proposed and new construction cases, the builder must certify that radon resistant construction techniques were used where applicable and construction meets any local or state building codes for radon control. Radon resistant construction techniques are considered to be applicable for properties located in Radon Zone 1 as designated by the EPA at the following website: https://geopub.epa.gov/Radon/. Additional information about radon resistant construction techniques is available at the following link: https://www.epa.gov/radon/radon-resistant-construction-basics-andtechniques. c. Additional Information Additional information about radon gas is available at the following link: https://www.epa.gov/radon.
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