Radiation testing of phone masts (FOI)Radiation testing of phone masts (FOI)
Produced by the Freedom of Information officeAuthored by Government of Jersey and published on
31 March 2021.Prepared internally, no external costs.
Request
A
When was the last time that the RF radiation exposure levels were measured at the Government of Jersey owned phone mast on Rue Militaire in St Ouen.
B
Is a record kept of previous measurements?
C
Is there an identified safe limit?
D
What are the legal requirements for regularity of testing?
Response
A to D
The safely audits for radio (phone) masts are not the responsibility of the Government of Jersey (GOJ) as they are carried out by the Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA).
The latest audit reports can be found on the Channel Island Competition Regulatory Authority (CICRA) website using the following link.
CICRA: Jersey Audit
Further information regarding the testing is not held by GOJ, however, it may be held by JCRA so you might wish to send your request by email to: info@jcra.je
or by letter to:
2nd Floor Salisbury House, 1-9 Unit Street, St Helier, Jersey, JE2 3RF
The safe emission limits are set by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) and be found on their website using the following link:
ICNIRP
gov.je