Laws
K.S.A. 58-3078a
On and after July 1, 2009, each contract for the sale of residential real property shall contain the following language:
Every buyer of residential real property is notified that the property may present exposure to dangerous concentrations of indoor radon gas that may place occupants at risk of developing radon-induced lung cancer. Radon, a class-A human carcinogen, is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers and the second leading cause overall. Kansas law requires sellers to disclose any information known to the seller that shows elevated concentrations of radon gas in residential real property. The Kansas department of health and environment recommends all home-buyers have an indoor radon test performed prior to purchasing or taking occupancy of residential real property. All testing for radon should be conducted by a radon measurement technician. Elevated radon concentrations can be easily reduced by a radon mitigation technician.
For additional information go to the Kansas Radon Program website.
Certification of Contractors Providing Radon Measurement, Mitigation, or Laboratory Services
During the 2010 legislative session, the Kansas Radon Certification Law was passed. This law goes into effect on July 1, 2011 and requires that all persons performing radon testing or mitigation in the state be certified by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment.
Listed below is the statute and regulations which govern the Kansas Radon Certification Law:
Instructions
An individual or laboratory wishing to be certified by the state of Kansas should download the Application Form for Kansas Certification or Renewal of Certification (PDF), and submit the completed form along with documentation of required training and examinations, and the required fee, to:
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Radiation Control Program
1000 SW Jackson, Suite 330
Topeka, KS 66612-1365
Attn: Radon Program
Fees
The fees for certification as listed in the Kansas radon regulations are as follows, below.
Radon Measurement Technician
- Initial certification - $100
- Renewal certification - $100
Radon Mitigation Technician
- Initial certification - $100
- Renewal certification - $100
Radon Measurement Laboratory
- Initial certification - $250
- Renewal certification - $250