N.J. Admin. Code § 7:28-27.20

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 7:28-27.20 - Responsibilities of a certified radon measurement specialist

(a) A certified radon measurement specialist shall maintain his or her certification by submitting an annual renewal application in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.19, and amending the certification, when necessary, in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.3(j).

(b) A certified radon measurement specialist shall possess the following:

1. A Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a natural science, which includes biology, chemistry, physics, geology, or environmental science and one year of radiation work experience;

2. A Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in any subject other than as identified at (b)1 above and two years of radiation work experience;

3. An Associate's degree in any subject and four years of radiation work experience;

4. Five years of radiation work experience; or

5. A certified health physicist certification accreditation.

(c) A certified radon measurement specialist shall complete an eight-hour multifamily buildings training course and/or an eight-hour schools and large buildings training course approved by a nationally recognized organization, and shall provide a copy of each of these training certificates to the radon measurement business, in order to test these building types. This training shall be in addition to the initial training required at N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.18(c)3.

(d) A certified radon measurement specialist shall annually complete eight hours of continuing education from a nationally recognized organization, completed no more than 12 months prior to the most current certification expiration date or the renewal application submittal date, if the certification is expired.

(e) A certified radon measurement specialist or an individual seeking certification as a radon measurement specialist who receives an acknowledgement notice from the Department in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.18(d) shall affiliate with at least one business in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.5.

1. For each business, the individual shall:

i. Review and comply with the QA plan in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.14;

ii. Review and comply with the radiological safety plan in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.15;

iii. Take radiation safety training and pass a subsequent examination in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.13(g); and

iv. Sign an affiliation form in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.5.

2. If a certified radon measurement specialist is affiliated with more than one certified business, the certified individual shall follow the QA plan and radiological safety plan for the business through which the radon test is performed.

(f) A certified radon measurement specialist shall comply with this subchapter, and shall conduct radon testing only while certified and affiliated, and only in accordance with the authorized measurement protocols for each building type, this subchapter, and the certified business's QA plan and radiological safety plan.

(g) A certified radon measurement specialist shall pass an authorized proficiency test in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.6(a).

(h) A certified radon measurement specialist shall provide, to the Department, a list of the portable devices he or she owns, including the manufacturer, model number, and serial number.

(i) A certified radon measurement specialist when conducting a radon test shall:

1. Enter all information for each radon test on the chain of custody form provided by the certified business in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.9(g);

2. Perform quality control measures in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.10;

3. Use a portable device, only if:

i. The device is identified on the certification of both the certified measurement business and the certified radon measurement specialist;

ii. The device has a current calibration certificate; and

iii. The data obtained directly from the device are submitted to the certified measurement business for review and reporting

4. If applicable to the test, obtain the signature of the owner or their legal representative on the confidentiality waiver in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.9(o); and

5. For a non-portable device, submit the device and chain of custody form to the certified radon measurement business from which the device was obtained. For a portable device, submit the collected data and chain of custody form to the radon measurement business with which the individual is affiliated.

(j) A certified radon measurement specialist who directs the daily operation of a certified business shall:

1. Ensure that the certified radon measurement business and its affiliates are in compliance with the certified business's most recent certification and this subchapter;

2. Prepare and sign affiliation forms issued by the business;

3. Review the chain of custody form and client report for all tests and the raw data for continuous radon monitors and the voltage from electret readers;

4. Approve, verify, and sign the certified business's reports that are specified at N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.17(a) and (c);

5. Prepare, sign, implement, and ensure compliance with the certified business's QA plan;

6. Prepare, sign, implement, and ensure compliance with the certified business's radiological safety plan;

7. Ensure that the certified business maintains records in accordance with N.J.A.C. 7:28-27.16; and

8. Prepare and submit the certified business's annual certification application, and amend the certification, as needed.

N.J. Admin. Code § 7:28-27.20

Amended and recodified from 7:28-27A.20 by 55 N.J.R. 165(a), effective 12/3/2022