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Radon Mitigation For Office & Retail Buildings

Radon mitigation in commercial spaces, including office buildings, retail establishments, hotels, and recreational facilities, is essential for ensuring a safe indoor environment for employees, customers, and guests. Before designing a mitigation system, thorough testing is required to assess radon levels, airflow dynamics, and structural characteristics. Factors such as building size, foundation type, ventilation systems, and occupancy patterns influence the selection of mitigation methods, fan capacity, and piping configurations.

With expert assessment and professional installation, property owners can maintain compliance with safety regulations while enhancing indoor air quality. Investing in radon mitigation not only protects occupants but also boosts property value, business reputation, and overall tenant or guest satisfaction.

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Methods For Radon Mitigation

Radon mitigation is a must for any office or retail building, and there are a few different ways to go about it. Each method helps ultimately reduce the radon levels inside the building, taking into account the property’s configuration, age, and other key variables.

Sub-Slab Depressurization: A large collection point must be dug out from underneath the structure. This is done by coring a hole into the slab and manually removing the soil underneath until we have a good suction pit to work with. The size of the suction pit under the slab is dependent on the footprint of the structure. Larger buildings typically require multiple suction points to achieve maximum depressurization. Once the suction points are in place, we attach the proper piping and run it to the exterior. On the exterior, the commercial radon fan is attached and the vent stack runs above the roofline in accordance with EPA regulations.

Drain-Tile Depressurization: Drain-tile depressurization is simply a different way to achieve sub-slab depressurization with the only difference being the collection point. If the structure has a drain-tile system underneath the slab, we can attach our radon mitigation piping to that system to achieve negative pressure throughout the entirety of its footprint. Drain-tile depressurization is the most effective method of mitigation because of how freely the system can move air from underneath the building to draw the radon gas out.

Radon Testing and mitigations services For Office & Retail Buildings

Commercial Offices

Office buildings designed for businesses, offering workspace for companies and organizations in single or multi-tenant structures.
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Professional Services

Professional services, such as law firms, agencies, and consultants, providing dedicated workspaces for meetings and administrative operations.
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Retail Spaces

Standalone buildings to multi-tenant shopping centers, providing storefronts for restaurants, boutiques, and other essential services.
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Event & Banquet Venues

Venues designed for gatherings, celebrations, and corporate functions, offering spaces for special occasions with catering and entertainment.
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Hotels & Lodging

Accommodations for travelers, ranging from motels to luxury resorts, often featuring dining, conference rooms, and recreational facilities.
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Recreational & Leisure

Entertainment, fitness, and relaxation, including gyms, spas, and country clubs, offering activities and amenities for enjoyment and gatherings.

Learn More About Radon

Radon is a radioactive gas that forms from the breakdown of uranium in the soil. Once formed, it rises from the soil to dissipate into the air. Generally the outdoor air level for radon gas ranges from 0.4pCi/L to 0.7pCi/L which is generally considered safe. The issue with radon gas comes when radon has nowhere to dissipate. When a structure blocks it’s path up from the soil, radon will find a way inside to continue rising.

The EPA estimates that around 21,000 Americans die every year from lung cancer caused by radon gas exposure. That is 48.8 times the amount of deaths caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. Radon gas is not something to ignore as we spend most of our time indoors working, sleeping, and spending time with family. Radon is a silent killer and could be lurking in your commercial property. Don’t wait to take action, give us a call today to set up a test!

​Radon gas can seep into a structure through cracks in the floor, open crawl spaces, sump crocks, and even pores of the concrete. Once inside, radon tends to stay put with nowhere else to go, and will start to build up. It takes approximately 4 days for radon gas to dissipate on its own inside of a structure, but the problem is that it is constantly rising. If there is not a radon mitigation system venting it out before it has a chance to get in, the trapped radon gas will stay constant.

During the decay chain of radon gas, it produces what are known as radon daughters. Radon daughters are radioactive particles that can attach to dust, water vapor, and smoke in the air, which is what makes them dangerous. If inhaled over a long period of time, these radioactive particles will cause damage to the lining of the lungs which in turn can cause lung cancer.

Ensuring worker safety is mandated by law, and commercial building radon testing is essential to fulfilling this obligation. The American National Standard Institute, in collaboration with the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, has developed the most up-to-date protocols for radon testing in commercial buildings. We should examine and test for radon levels in all basement areas and occupied rooms above the garages.

Why Choose Lifetime Environmental For Radon Mitigation?

Our team combines years of experience, specialized knowledge, and a commitment to excellence to deliver professional Radon Mitigation Systems and dependable results, ensuring the safety of your building’s occupants and peace of mind.

25+ Years of experience in commercial radon mitigation

Quick & professional in providing mitigation systems

Competitive pricing & transparency in our services

We understand commercial owners' legal responsibilities

Certified & insured commercial mitigation system installers

We provide the most trusted warranties in the industry

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For A Safe & Healthy Environment

Trust a certified and licensed radon mitigation expert to keep your commercial property safe. Our specialists ensure clean air, protect occupants, and reduce liability risks. Contact us for professional radon testing and mitigation to get a free quote for your business.

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