Legislative aspects

C. Nuccetelli, G. de With, R. Trevisi, N. Vanhoudt, S. Pepin, H. Friedmann, G. Xhixha, Wouter Schroeyers, J. Aguiar, J. Hondros, B. Michalik, K. Kovler, A. Janssens, R. Wiegers

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Abstract

In this chapter the evolution of the EU legislative approach regarding natural radioactivity in building materials is presented. In addition, an overview of regulations already in force in some EU Member States and in other countries is presented. Finally, a section of this chapter is also devoted to a review of the Activity Concentration Indexes elaborated in different EU and non-EU countries to evaluate the radiological impact of building materials.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationNaturally Occurring Radioactive Materials in Construction
Subtitle of host publicationIntegrating Radiation Protection in Reuse (COST Action Tu1301 NORM4BUILDING)
Pages37-60
Number of pages24
ISBN (Electronic)9780081020081
DOIs
StatePublished - 29 May 2017

Keywords

  • Activity concentration index
  • EU legislation
  • Modeling
  • National legislations
  • Natural radioactivity in building materials

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • General Environmental Science

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