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(Webinar change) Build Radon Resistant Homes in Indigenous Communities

Recently, there have been two webinars that focused on radon gas. This webinar is a continuation where we focus on why Indigenous communities “must” build radon resistant homes. We will address the foundation types that are commonly used in our communities and the impact on radon entry. We will emphasize the need to build radon resistant homes in areas that have high radon gas levels.

What students will learn?

  • Radon gas and its impact on health

  • Construction practices that affect radon entry

  • Reasons to build radon resistant homes.

  • Costs to build radon gas mitigation strategies in now homes compared to after the house is built

Who should take the seminar?

  • Chief and Council

  • Band Administrators

  • Housing Managers and staff

  • Housing officers

  • Housing inspectors

  • Contractors, renovators and estimators

Instructional hours

  • 1 Webinar - 1 hour per session

Instructors

  • John Kiedrowski, FNHP, Project Manager

  • Claude Lawrenson, FNHP, Consultant to FNNBOA

  • Rudy Suppanz, CTech, CPI, DRM, CRT, Interior Radon & Building Consulting

Required tools, equipment and learning resources

  • Computer based communication capability – Webex (instructions will be provided on how to access Webex)

  • Smart phone, if you chose to use it for the courses.

Schedule of the webinar

The webinar is planned for the following day: November 7at 1 pm ESTSchedule of the webinar

  • November 7, 2022 at 1 pm EST

Registration

  • Registration form

  • The last day to register is 7 days prior

  • Once registered, information will be sent on how to log into Webex.

  • Course information may be sent be sent in advance.

Prerequisite

None, but view previous webinars on radon gas would help