Detailed clarifications before remediation, support for radon remediation
The project
Location: Dübendorf (ZH)
Client: Primary school Dübendorf
Phases: Radon measurements in schools and kindergartens, detailed investigations into radon exposure, radon remediation support
Duration: 2019 - 2022
In 2019/2020, recognized radon measurements were carried out by Ecosens AG in all school buildings in the municipality of Dübendorf. In two school buildings, the legally stipulated reference value for radon concentrations of 300 Bq/m3 was found to be exceeded in rooms where people spend long periods of time. For this reason, these rooms required remediation.
Detailed investigations were then carried out in the affected buildings to examine possible radon ingress paths and the spread of radon gas within the buildings.
Time-resolved radon measurements were also used to estimate the radon exposure during the actual periods of use.
Based on the investigations carried out, an appropriate remediation concept was then developed for both school buildings. After the radon protection measures were carried out by third-party companies, Ecosens AG was able to verify the success of the remediation by means of control measurements.
Carrying out the legally required, recognized radon measurements in accordance with the radon measurement protocol for schools and kindergartens of the Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH) in the municipality's own school buildings (28 properties)
Building analysis and localization of potential radon ingress points in school buildings in need of remediation
Carrying out short-term radon measurements and time-resolved radon measurements during times of use
Preparation of a report on the distribution of radon gas concentrations in the buildings investigated
Organization of an information event for school administrators of school buildings with elevated radon levels
Planning radon protection measures
Carrying out control measurements after implementation of the radon protection measures
Challenges
Organization and implementation of a radon measurement campaign for a large number of school buildings
Detection of possible radon ingress points
Recipient-oriented communication of investigation results at information events
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