Indoor air pollution could be sharply reduced by modifying building codes to prevent radon infiltration and by requiring the installation of exhaust hoods or vent pipes for stoves,refrigerators,and other appliances.

Radon Infiltration

The process by which radon gas, a radioactive and harmful substance, enters buildings from the ground.

Building Codes

Regulations set by local or national governments dictating the standards for construction practices and materials.

Exhaust Hoods

Devices designed to capture and vent airborne contaminants, steam, and combustion products from the air in kitchens, laboratories, and industrial facilities.