UPDATE Radon Test Results
September 1, 2016
In conjunction with Interior Health, the City of Fernie provides the public with additional information regarding interim measures in response to elevated radon levels in some of our buildings. Health Canada recommends that effort be placed toward getting the levels to as low as reasonably achievable. As such, the City of Fernie has immediately sought the services of a certified expert in radon gas mitigation who is developing an action plan for lowering the levels. Once the action plan is in place, it will be shared with all building users.
In the interim, for areas above the guideline action level, the City of Fernie is implementing temporary measures to lower the radon levels, which include limiting access to affected areas, opening windows, and increasing ventilation. Once the action plan has been implemented, further tests will be conducted to confirm that lower levels have been achieved. Health Canada and Interior Health recommend testing workplaces, schools, and households for radon. The City of Fernie is taking action for City owned buildings, and we encourage everyone to test their home where more indoor time is likely spent.
