The Radon Council is not a trade body. It is a not for profit organisation that educates and trains professionals in radon matters. These professionals vary from those in the building trade, to housing agencies, health protection officers, lawyers, estate agents etc.  It sets standards that it expects its members to meet in any measurement, remediation and new build work that they undertake to mitigate radon risk. The Council has the power to remove members and contractors from its lists if they do not comply with the standards of the Council.

Those who undertake Council training have access to a very comprehensive manual – The Radon Manual – which sets out standards and also tells members about the theory, policy and practice around radon work. The Manual is made available to those who attend the training courses. The Council also works closely with organisations such as the BRE and the UK Health Security Agency on radon standards – being a key stakeholder in any government guidance that is produced.

Contractual Responsibility – current building regulations provide guidance in conjunction with BR 211 and other documents/organisations to give all stakeholders up-to-date information with regard to protecting new and existing structures from the risk of radon ingress. With the threat that radon has to human health, it is important that all stakeholders, or any given project design team, use the appropriate guidance within relevant documents, including BR 211, to provide structures that are fit for purpose and safe for all to live/work within. The Building Safety Act 2022 (BSA) received Royal Assent on 28^th April 2022 and on 1^st October 2023 Secondary Legislation, enabled by the Act, became law. This significant legislation is relevant to almost all who work in the construction industry, not just those working with Higher Risk Buildings. All contractors have a personal responsibility to be aware of the major and important features of the BSA 2022 and other connected legislation that are now a legal requirement. A major theme that runs through the legislation is the ability to clearly demonstrate competence and compliance.