Home Radon Testing

Radon is a naturally-occurring radioactive gas that is produced naturally by the breakdown of uranium in the ground and can get into your home undetected and increases your risk of developing lung cancer. According to Health Canada and the World Health Organization, it is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Did you know It is also the deadliest of all cancers? Radon gas is the kind of hazard that you can’t see, smell it or taste. The only way to know if it is present in YOUR home is to test.

The Institute’s National Laboratories operate the only certified radon chamber in the country. Through our chamber services we will continue to deliver value in this very important health and safety field, helping radon measurement and mitigation professionals do their job better! And while we no longer offer home radon testing services to the public, we strongly encourage you to test your home for the presence of radon gas. Testing is very simple. You have many DYI options as well as easy access to professionals.

For the list of approved for testing in Canada devices and the list of certified measurement and mitigation professionals in your area we recommend you check the website of the Canadian National Radon Proficiency Program (C-NRPP). Another very helpful resource is the Canadian Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (CARST) website, it contains educational materials, videos and links that will be helpful to you in evaluating your testing and, if required, mitigation options.

You are always more than welcome to reach out to us with questions through our Radiation Safety Information Service by phone : 1800 263 5803 or E-mail: info@radiationsafety.ca

Factors that control the distribution and movement of radon and typical entry routes into a home for the radon, from Natural Resources Canada

What is Radon?

Radon is a radioactive gas that is produced naturally by the breakdown of uranium in the ground and can get into your home undetected through foundation cracks and similar unsealed openings. You can’t see it, smell it or taste it. The Radiation Safety Institute of Canada, Health Canada, the US Environmental Protection Agency and most European countries recommend testing your home for the presence of radon gas.