APPLICATION FOR CERTIFICATION
INSTRUCTIONS: Complete all items required below, sign the Code of Ethics, include any supporting documentation, and send it to NRSB, 14 Hayes Street, Elmsford, NY 10523 or fax it to 914-345-1169. (Certification is subject to meeting the certification requirements of NRSB’s governing document.)
The following is a list of States that have their own certification program:
California Delaware Florida Illinois Indiana Iowa Maine Nebraska New Jersey New Mexico New York Ohio Pennsylvania Rhode Island West Virginia
If you provide radon services in any of these states, you are responsible for complying with the State Certification program (s). Some States require participation in a national certification program such as the National Radon Safety Board.
Initial Certification _____
Renewal Certification _____
TYPE OF CERTIFICATION (s):
__Radon Measurement Specialist __Radon Measurement Technician
__Radon Remediation Specialist __Laboratory
APPLICANT INFORMATION:
Applicant Name: _______________________________________________________________
Company & Address: ____________________________________________________________
Applicant’s Address: ____________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: ________________________________________________________________
Telephone: _________________ Fax: _________________ E-mail ______________
Website Available? Yes No
Would you like a FREE NRSB web page? Yes No
Areas Serviced by State
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Services Offered:
___Radon Measurement Specialist
___Radon Measurement Technician
___Radon Mitigation Specialist
___Radon Laboratory
Devices Used: Device Code: (see list of approved devices)
For initial certification, users of continuous radon monitors must submit a proficiency test for each model (device code) http://www.nrsb.org/measurement_devices.htm of continuous radon monitor used and a certification of calibration for each continuous radon monitor used to perform measurements. A certificate of calibration must be issued by an accredited radon chamber that is manufacturer-authorized to perform calibration for the instrument model. For a list of approved NRSB Chambers http://www.nrsb.org/Chambers.htm
For renewal certification, a current certificate of calibration must be submitted for every continuous radon monitor used to perform measurements.
___Continuous Radon Monitor (CR) __________________
Please list device code http://www.nrsb.org/measurement_devices.htm and accredited lab certification number below.
___Charcoal Canister (AC) __________________ Lab ___________________
___Electret Ion Chamber (EC) __________________ Lab ___________________
___Liquid Scintillation Vials (LS) __________________ Lab ___________________
___Alpha Track Detectors (AT) __________________ Lab ___________________
Laboratories must submit proficiency test results for all devices used to perform radon analysis.
1. List past and present certifications, identification numbers, and expiration date.
EPA # _____________________________________________Exp. Date ______________
NRSB # ____________________________________________Exp. Date ______________
Other National Radon Certification Program #______________Exp. Date ______________
State License/Certification #____________________________Exp. Date ______________
Other (s) ____________________________________________Exp. Date ______________
Please submit a copy of your certifications for each applicable category or if you did not participate in the EPA or State programs, please submit:( ) Course certification documenting successful completion of an NRSB approved course, USEPA approved or equivalent, or state approved course.
( ) A copy of your NRSB approved examination report, USEPA examination report or equivalent, or state examination report.
( ) Laboratories – List Radon Measurement Specialist affiliated with Laboratory
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2. Do you have a Quality Assurance/Quality Control document (s) available for review?
( ) Yes ( ) no (This is for information only. You are not required to submit a QA Plan.)
a. Does your QA/QC document include?
Standard Operating Procedures ( ) yes ( ) no
Worker Protection Plan ( ) yes ( ) no
PAYMENT: Circle 1 year or 2 years
a. Radon Measurement Technician _________ (1 year @ $85.00 or 2 years @ $130.00)
b. Radon Measurement Specialist _________ (1 year @ $85.00 or 2 years $130.00
c. Radon Mitigation Specialist___________ (1 year @ $85.00 or 2 years @ $130.00)
d. Laboratory ________________ (1 year @ $85.00 or 2 years @ $130.00)
e. Photo ID Badge _____________ ($7.50 each; Please submit 2 Passport Photos)
TOTAL FEE ENCLOSED _________Total (All Fees are Non Refundable)
( ) Check Enclosed
( ) Purchase Order P.O. ______________________________
( ) VISA/ MC/AMEX #______________________________________________
Security Code: ________________Exp. Date:_______
Signature:_________________________________
Billing Address: ____________________________________________________________
Date:______________________________
Code of Ethics for Radon Professionals
1.0 PURPOSE
The following Code of Ethics serves as an agreement with radon professionals who possess a current NRSB certification. The established rules are necessary to protect the life, health, property and welfare of the public, and to maintain the credibility of the certification program. Accordingly, each NRSB certificate holder agrees to retain full responsibility and liability for his/her actions and agree to comply with the following Code of Ethics:
2.0 CODE OF ETHICS
Responsibility:
Protect the safety, health and welfare of the public, by performing all certified activities in accordance with properly established and approved procedures and standards adopted by the National Radon Safety Board.
Integrity:
Perform all certified activities honestly and treat the public, clients and employer in an impartial and ethical manner. All details of the certified activity shall faithfully and accurately reflect the inspections; procedures used, and result obtained.
Conflict of Interest:
Consciously avoid conflicts of interest situations and openly disclose such conflicts to all concerned parties.
Improper Conduct:
Refrain from work activities outside the area of certification without prior approval.
Safety:
Act in a safe and responsible manner while conducting certified activities, ensuring that all required and necessary safety procedures are in place and are being used by one’s self and others for whom one is responsible.
3.0 PENALTY
Violation of this Code of Ethics by any NRSB certified person might be cause for discontinuing certification.
I agree to abide by the above "Code of Ethics" for personnel certified by NRSB. I understand that certification does not constitute any form of license. Additionally, I release and forever discharge NRSB, a non-profit organization, and NRSB subcontractors from any and all liabilities, claims, demands, or causes of action whatsoever, which now exist or which may hereafter arise on account of my (the undersigns) activities henceforth as Certified by NRSB. I authorize the NRSB to list my certification on the Internet. The undersigned applicant further acknowledges that this release is being given as a prerequisite for having filed application for consideration by NRSB.
4.0 REPRESENTATIONS
Have you ever had a radon license or certification denied, suspended, revoked or not renewed by a Federal, National, or State Radon Program?
If yes, please state reasons for revocation or non-renewal.
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I agree to notify the National Radon Safety Board within 7 days, in writing, of any radon license or certification denied, suspended, revoked, or not renewed by a Federal, National or State Radon Program.
Signature___________________________ Print Name _________________________
Date_____________