ILLINOIS REGISTER 6881
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ILLINOIS EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY
NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENTS
designed to reset automatically when power is restored after
service or power supply failure. Battery operated monitoring
devices shall not be used unless they are equipped with a low-power
warning feature.
C) Mechanical radon mitigation system monitors, such as manometer
type pressure gauges, shall be clearly marked to indicate the range
or zone of pressure readings that existed when the system was
initially activated.
D) Effective October 1, 2009, an Illinois Mitigation System TagA
system description label shall be placed on the vent pipe next to the
mitigation system monitormanometer. This label shall be
purchased from the Agencylegible from a distance of 3 feet and
include the following information:, "Radon Reduction System";
the installer's name, phone number and the Illinois license number;
the date of installation; and an advisory that the building should be
tested for radon at least every 2 years.
E) All exposed and visible interior radon mitigation system vent pipe
sections shall be identified with at least one label on each floor
level that reads, "Radon Reduction System".
F) Fans mounted outdoors and exterior vent pipe shall be identified
with a label that reads, "Radon Reduction System" in a
weatherproof manner.
G) Sump pits that are depressurized by the mitigation system or
covered to minimize radon entry shall be identified with a label
that reads, "Radon Reduction System – Removal of this cover may
result in failure of the Radon Reduction System. Consult
(installer's name and phone number) before removing this cover
and for instructions on the correct procedure for replacing it"."
H) Circuit breakers controlling the circuits on which the radon vent
fan and system failure warning devices operate shall be labeled
"Radon Reduction System".
15) Post Installation Checklist