Environmental
A Utah buyer concerned about radon should request:
AA Phase I environmental site assessment
BA radon test using an EPA-approved method, especially in basement or slab homes✓ Correct
CA structural inspection by a licensed engineer
DA soil percolation test
Explanation
Radon tests using short-term or long-term detectors placed in the lowest livable area of the home (EPA-approved methods) are the standard way to assess radon levels. Utah has many areas with elevated radon potential.
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