SEARING ATTACK LAUNCHED ON NEW BRITISH STANDARD

摘要

The newly published revision of BS 8102:2009, 'Code of Practice for protection of below ground structures from water from the ground' has been met with stinging criticism amid suggestions that following the advice in the new Standard will allow the creation of dangerous living spaces and workplaces. The new version of the Code includes a requirement to take account of radon, among other things. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas formed in the ground during the decay of uranium. It can enter buildings and, if high concentrations are allowed to accumulate, it poses a significant risk to the building's occupants. Over 2,000 people in the UK die from lung cancer linked to radon exposure every year.