indoor air: Michigan Laws Related to Mold
- 06/02/10 02:28 AM
Are there laws in the State of Michigan related to mold issues? It might seem surprising, but the State of Michigan does not have laws that require anyone to cleanup, remove, or report mold in any indoor environment. Also, the State of Michigan does not have a program to address issues related to mold, other than to provide people basic information about mold clean-up. Moreover, the State of Michigan does not certify or license contractors for mold removal. Since 2002, the Michigan legislature has introduced six separate Bills regarding toxic mold and its disclosure in real estate transactions. Those Bills include: … (0 comments)
indoor air: Radon in Michigan
- 01/30/10 02:31 AM
Why do real estate professionals need to know about radon? Because radon can build to dangerous levels in some homes, which, in turn, can cause lung cancer after prolonged exposure. Many people wait until they are about to sell their home or buy a new one before they decide to learn more about radon. But real estate professionals who are knowledgeable about radon can properly guide home buyers and sellers by educating them about radon and answering related questions during real estate transactions. Radon can be resolved at a relatively low cost and should not stand in the way of … (4 comments)
indoor air: Michigan Laws Related to Mold
- 09/24/09 01:16 AM
Are there laws in the State of Michigan related to mold issues? It might seem surprising, but the State of Michigan does not have laws that require anyone to cleanup, remove, or report mold in any indoor environment. Also, the State of Michigan does not have a program to address issues related to mold, other than to provide people basic information about mold clean-up. Moreover, the State of Michigan does not certify or license contractors for mold removal. Since 2002, the Michigan legislature has introduced six separate Bills regarding toxic mold and its disclosure in real estate transactions. Those Bills include: … (2 comments)
indoor air: Radon Health Risks
- 05/30/09 03:10 AM
Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is invisible and odorless. It forms from the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium and thorium naturally present in rocks and soils so some radon exists in all rocks and soils. Because radon is a gas, it can easily move through soil and cracks in building slabs or basement walls and concentrate in a building’s indoor air. The U.S. Surgeon General and the EPA recommend that all homes in the United States be tested for radon. Radon is a Class A carcinogen, which means it is known to cause cancer … (2 comments)
indoor air: Radon Myths and Facts
- 05/30/09 03:04 AM
There are a lot of misconceptions about radon with respect to homes and real estate. Here are a few of the most common radon-related myths and the true facts.
MYTH: Scientists are not sure that radon really is a problem. FACT: Although some scientists dispute the precise number of deaths due to radon, all the major health organizations (like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American Lung Association and the American Medical Association) agree with estimates that radon causes thousands of preventable lung cancer deaths every year. This is especially true among smokers, since the risk to … (4 comments)
indoor air: Radon Health Risks
- 03/28/09 06:02 AM
Radon gas is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is invisible and odorless. It forms from the radioactive decay of small amounts of uranium and thorium naturally present in rocks and soils so some radon exists in all rocks and soils. Because radon is a gas, it can easily move through soil and cracks in building slabs or basement walls and concentrate in a building’s indoor air. The U.S. Surgeon General and the EPA recommend that all homes in the United States be tested for radon. Radon is a Class A carcinogen, which means it is known to cause cancer … (5 comments)
indoor air: Michigan Laws Related to Mold
- 02/06/09 03:31 AM
Are there laws in the State of Michigan related to mold issues? It might seem surprising, but the State of Michigan does not have laws that require anyone to cleanup, remove, or report mold in any indoor environment. Also, the State of Michigan does not have a program to address issues related to mold, other than to provide people basic information about mold clean-up. Moreover, the State of Michigan does not certify or license contractors for mold removal. However, laws do exist that cover certain situations that involve indoor mold. The following is a list government agencies that may be able … (0 comments)
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