Question about radon agreement

[mnahrgang]

Anyone know why the radon inspection agreement at http://www.nachi.org/radonagreement.htm references the InterNACHI SOP? There is nothing in the SOP that says anything about radon. Shouldn't that referece something else? Is there an InterNACHIradon SOP that it should reference instead?

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by mnahrgang

Anyone know why the radon inspection agreement at http://www.nachi.org/radonagreement.htm references the InterNACHI SOP? There is nothing in the SOP that says anything about radon. Shouldn't that referece something else? Is there an InterNACHIradon SOP that it should reference instead?

I'm at a loss as well. Has to be a reason however currently I'm not seeing it. If NACHI is going to referrence something IMO they should referrence...

http://www.epa.gov/radon/pubs/hmbyguid.html#Checklist

As for a InterNACHI Radon SOP no such thing unless they are hiding it somewhere. What's odd is if you pass the mold online training through NACHI university you can join IAC2 and display both the combined Mold and Radon logos from how I understand it atleast. NACHI university nor anywhere else on the NACHI site is there training available when it comes to Radon. I may be playing with a illusional ball far out in left field here however currently that's how I see it.

[Rick K. Kie]

Maybe it should have referenced the code of ethics instead of the standards of practice.

[Billy Boerner]

Yea maybe so. Ricki how did you get certified as a Radon tech? I see the logo on your displaying. Did you find any training with the NACHI website?

[mnahrgang]

Nick told me via e-mail that he thought is was to reverence a document with all our exclusions and disclaimers by pointing to our SOP that basically says we don't do everything. He said he was going to run it by Mark Cohen though. Hopefully by sometime next week we'll have a good answer.

[Billy Boerner]

Ask him to how taking a mold course trains us for Radon? Why can we advertise the fact that we are Radon qualified without taking any formal training?

[mnahrgang]

Originally Posted by bboerner

Ask him to how taking a mold course trains us for Radon? Why can we advertise the fact that we are Radon qualified without taking any formal training?

I don't think that's accurate, but you can "fastreply@nachi.org" with any specifics you like.

I am using the IAC2 "radon" logo, because I took some AARST training, and sent in proof. They then certified me because of that.

I believe with the mold training, you can only use the IAC2 "mold" logo.

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by mnahrgang

I don't think that's accurate, but you can "fastreply@nachi.org" with any specifics you like.

I am using the IAC2 "radon" logo, because I took some AARST training, and sent in proof. They then certified me because of that.

I believe with the mold training, you can only use the IAC2 "mold" logo.

Ok that makes sense.

[Rick K. Kie]

I took a Radon Inspections and Measurements course at Environmental Solutions Association in Williamsport, PA http://www.esaassociation.com/ to be able to take the NEHA certification test which was administered there after the class. http://www.neha-nrpp.org/ After doing this it gave me the qualification to become Radon certified in NY, Pennsylvania

[mnahrgang]

Originally Posted by rkie

I took a Radon Inspections and Measurements course at Environmental Solutions Association in Williamsport, PA http://www.esaassociation.com/ to be able to take the NEHA certification test which was administered there after the class. http://www.neha-nrpp.org/ After doing this it gave me the qualification to become Radon certified in NY, Pennsylvania

Ricky, save yourself some money and don't pay NEHA for their certification. Send your test results to Nick, and you can have IAC2 certification for free.

[sprice]

Mark,

Since when did PA and NY accept IAC2 certification to get their radon license/certifications? Thought I would have heard about it before now. What a breakthrough! Do any other State Radon Offices officially accept IAC2 for radon certification?

Shawn Price

http://radon.com
http://radon-pro.com

[mnahrgang]

Originally Posted by sprice

Mark,

Since when did PA and NY accept IAC2 certification to get their radon license/certifications? Thought I would have heard about it before now. What a breakthrough! Do any other State Radon Offices officially accept IAC2 for radon certification?

Shawn Price

http://radon.com
http://radon-pro.com

I have no idea, I don't live in either of those states. But remember, not all states have requirements.

[Nick Gromicko]

Billy, although you can join IAC2 by taking either a mold or radon course (doesn't have to be ours), you can only use the logo that matches your qualifications. This from IAC2's FAQ section:

Once I join may I use the IAC2 Certified Logos?
Yes. There are serveral IAC2 logos. Members should use the logo that represents their qualifications. Web and print versions of IAC2 logos are available at the IAC2 Certified Logo page.

And this from IAC2's logo page:

If you have completed an IAC2-approved radon course you may use the IAC2 "Radon Certified" logo. If you have completed an IAC2-approved mold course you may use the IAC2 "Mold Certified" logo. If you have completed both an IAC2-approve mold and radon course you may use the IAC2 "Mold & Radon Certified" logo.

Here are the 3 different logos to choose from: http://www.iac2.org/logo.php

And yes, membership in IAC2 is free.

[Nick Gromicko]

Mark, thank you for working with out Attorney Mark Cohen on this matter. He has made a slight adjustment to Paragraph 3 to say "current industry standards":

3. Unless otherwise inconsistent with this Agreement or not possible, INSPECTOR agrees to perform the radon inspection in accordance with current industry standards.

http://www.nachi.org/radonagreement.htm

[Billy Boerner]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Billy, although you can join IAC2 by taking either a mold or radon course (doesn't have to be ours), you can only use the logo that matches your qualifications. This from IAC2's FAQ section:


And this from IAC2's logo page:


Here are the 3 different logos to choose from: http://www.iac2.org/logo.php

And yes, membership in IAC2 is free.

Nick,

Yea I'm aware of that. I hope to be done with the massive Mold course something before Santa arrives! Great course! My question is I don't see where NACHI has a Radon course. Am I missing it?