Documents of the NRPB: Volume 4 , No. 6

Radon Affected Areas: Scotland and Northern Ireland

Scotland: Abstract

Board advice on radon in homes issued in 1990 specifies that areas of the UK where 1% or more of homes exceed the Action Level of 200 becquerels per cubic metre of air should be regarded as Affected Areas. Results of radon measurements in homes in the districts of Kincardine and Deeside and Gordon in Grampian Region and Caithness and Sutherland in Highland Region are mapped and used to delineate Affected Areas in these areas where required. The Scottish Office is advised to consider the desirability of developing guidance on precautions against radon in future homes. Advice on other areas will be proffered when data become available.

Northern Ireland: Abstract

Board advice on radon in homes issued in 1990 specifies that areas of the UK where 1% or more of homes exceed the Action Level of 200 becquerels per cubic metre of air should be regarded as Affected Areas. Results of radon measurements in homes in part of Northern Ireland are mapped and used to delineate an Affected Area. The Department of the Environment for Northern Ireland is advised to consider which localities should be delimited for precautions against radon in future homes.