Stop Radon
by MMConsulting
​Your Radon Guide
What is radon?
Radon is an odorless and colorless radioactive gas that results from the natural breakdown of uranium in soil and rock. Entering buildings through cracks and crevices, radon can build up to dangerous levels, increasing the risk of lung cancer.
Regular measurement of radon levels is crucial to protecting the health of residents.
Why is radon dangerous?
Prolonged exposure to radon can increase the risk of lung cancer. In fact, radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking.
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Smokers are at significantly higher risk of lung cancer from radon. Children and pregnant women are also more vulnerable to the negative effects of radon.
How can I be exposed to radon?
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Most people are exposed to radon in their homes. Exposure can also occur in the workplace if the building is built on uranium-rich soil.
What are the causes and risks associated with radon?
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The main sources of radon are soil and rocks rich in uranium.
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Factors such as soil type, soil permeability, and building insulation can influence indoor radon concentrations.
Long-term exposure to radon can increase the risk of lung cancer, and smokers are particularly vulnerable to these effects.
What are the radon regulations in Romania?
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EC Directive 2013/59/Euratom
Establishing basic safety standards for protection against the dangers arising from exposure to ionizing radiation and repealing Directives 89/618/Euratom, 90/641/Euratom, 96/29/Euratom, 97/43/Euratom and 2003/122/Euratom, published in the Official Journal of the European Union L 13/1 of 17.01.2014
HG526/25.07.2018- PNAR Law no. 111/1996
Establishes sanctions for failure to comply with the regulations on radon.
Order of the President of CNCAN No. 153/ 27.07.2023,
published in the Official Gazette No. 729/ 08.08.2023, which supplements and repeals Order of the President of CNCAN No. 185/2019 on the approval of the Methodology for determining the concentration of radon in the air inside buildings and at workplaces. The reference level for the annual concentration of radon in indoor air in residential and public buildings in Romania is 300 Bq/m³.
How can I protect myself from radon?
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To learn step by step how you can protect yourself and your loved ones from radon, you can access the Stop Radon page, where you will be able to see all the necessary steps to get rid of the invisible danger.