Florida Mold Remediation or clean up is generally
accomplished in three phases for homes in Naples, Ft Myers, Bonita Springs, Estero, Lehigh Acres, Marco Island, Cape Coral,
Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte.
Your
Certified Indoor Environmentalist and all mold professionals will recommend you follow established protocols to insure your
water damage and / or mold cleanup is done properly.
1) Preliminary mold inspection, to identify the source and extent of
the problem.
2) The actual cleanup,
done following nationally accepted industy standards such as the S-500 and S-520.
3) Finally
the Post -remediation or Clearance inspection / testing performed by a Certified Indoor Environmentalist of Industrial
Hygienist that has $1million in liability with Errors and Omissions insurance (for MOLD). Mold E&O will be required
as of July 1, 2010 by Florida law for all mold inspectors.
Not performing the mold cleanup
in this order can not only be costly in dollars but also in the consumer's safety and health. If a home is sold in the future,
home owners need to be able to prove the "problem" was addressed properly. Mold problems are a health concern but
if dealt with properly they are just another home repair.
Mold Testing & Mold Remediation is best done following protocols
developed by the industry experts. These "rules" are developed in stages.
1. Guidelines (remember guidelines are just that, guidelines)
a. Best known
is the New York City Mold Cleanup Guidelines
b. Many Analyical Labs have published guidelines for collecting mold samples.
c. EPA also has guidelines for mold cleanup.
2. Standards:
(Nationally Industry accepted)
a. IESO has mold testing standards
b.
IICRC S520, Mold Remediation Standards, ANSI approved.
c. IICRC S500, Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration
(ANSI, American National Standards Institute)
3.
Regulations:
a. No Federal Regulations but many states (26) are trying to pass legislation concerning mold .
b. Texas, Arkansas, Maryland and Florida now have laws concerning
mold that impact the mold cleanup business more than any other states. Texas & Florida law is in effect now,
Arkansas law became effective January 1, 2010.
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Florida Law Requires Mold Assessors (Inspectors) and Mold
Remediators to be licensed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Chapter 468, Part XVI of the Florida Statutes and
Rule 61-31 of the Florida Administrative Code. Hire State of Florida
Licensed Mold Assessors (Law requires experience
& insurance / liability / E&O) Verify A License (Click Here)
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Preliminary Mold Assessment:
(independent assessment company best)
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CIE, Certified Indoor Environmentalist can determine
if a structure has a mold issue and make recommendations for corrections.
Note:
Certified Indoor Environmentalist - third party assessment:
Best that inspector not perform any type
of remediation so there is no conflict of interest. Your goal is to have inspector provide accurate
information without bias so that educated decisions can be made.
Do You have Mold?
Reasons or benefits for a preliminary Mold Inspection:
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- Defined “Scope of Work”: Defines the boundaries of the affected area(s)
needing remediation. Additionally, knowing if the airborne levels are in a range of thousands, or hundreds of thousands may
affect decisions regarding the timeliness of remediation, and the continued occupancy of the home.
- Documentation: Many insurance adjusters will not authorize or undertake mold remediation
if the presence of mold growth is not scientifically demonstrated. We identify the presence or absence of mold growth with
AIHA EMLAP accredited laboratory analysis. Elevated moisture presence is identified through non-intrusive visual inspection
with the use of infrared thermal imaging and other moisture detection equipment.
- Recommendations for corrections: Know the extent of cleaning and what specific
items/materials can be saved and how, plus what items/materials should be disposed based on nationally accepted industry standards.
- Receive accurate remediation proposals: Saves homeowners and insurance companies
money.
- Achievement of “Clearance” is a significantly higher percentage: Providing
useful information to remediation companies equals a successful project and allows occupants to return home quicker
since additional cleaning after post remediation inspection and testing is reduced or eliminated.
- Assessment cost is covered by most insurance companies:
- Cross contamination? Many times when remediation is performed without a preliminary
assessment and a containment is used; the post remediation air quality will pass inside the containment but will fail outside
the containment. Knowing the extent of airborne microbial amplification before remediation begins eliminates questions
of whether cross contamination occurred.
- Can be used as part of the Seller’s Disclosure: Detailed documentation gives the prospective buyer a sense of comfort
knowing the entire process was handled appropriately from start to finish while following accepted industry standards.
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This is a great website with tons of valuable
information: http://www.inspectapedia.com/sickhouse/clearance.htm “What is the Purpose of a Post Remediation Mold Clearance Inspection?The purpose of a mold clearance inspection is to assure that the mold cleanup has been done correctly and effectively
in the work area and to confirm that the cleanup did not accidentally distribute high levels of moldy dust and debris into
other building areas or into its mechanical systems such as heating or air conditioning systems. “ “Can
We Rely on Air Tests for Mold after a Mold Cleanup Job? Simple air tests
for mold after a mold remediation job may be quite unreliable
as the airborne level of particles varies enormously from moment to moment, especially depending on variables in building
conditions such as we list below. An air test captures a small volume of air at a moment in time and should not be used as
the sole criteria for passing or failing a mold clearance inspection and test. Here are some of the sources in variability
in the level of indoor particles in air:”
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Florida Statutes
http://www.leg.state.fl.us/Statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&Search_String=&URL=0400-0499/0468/Sections/0468.8419.html
468.8419 Prohibitions; penalties.—
(d) Perform or offer to perform any mold remediation
to a structure on which the mold assessor or the mold assessor’s company provided a mold assessment within the last
12 months.
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(d) Perform or offer to perform any mold assessment to a structure on which the mold remediator or the mold remediator’s
company provided a mold remediation within the last 12 months.
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Mold Cleanup Companies
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RMS Environmental Construction
Services Gene YacobacciState of Florida Licensed Mold
Remediator # MRSR1
800-344-3746 (Office)
| Certified
Air Conditioning Contractor | RADON MITIGATION SERVICES, LLC | DBA | CAC1816667
Cert Air | Current, Active
08/31/2012 | | License
Location Address*: | 2322 PINELLAS DRIVE PUNTA GORDA, FL 33983 | | Main
Address*: | 2322
PINELLAS DRIVE PUNTA GORDA, FL 33983 |
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Disaster Restoration Squad Mick Peterson State of Florida Licensed Mold Remediator # MRSR3 (239) 994-0133
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EXPERT RESTORATION & CLEANING
SERVICES, INC. Bret Bower
State of Florida Mold Remediator License ……… MRSR 171
(239) 641-9953
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H2O 911 Restoration Brian Bland State of Florida Licensed Mold Remediator … MRSR181 (239) 567-0001 Lee
(239) 992-0061
Collier
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After A Disaster Kevin Koch State of Florida Licensed Mold Remediator # MRSR31 (866) 509-4561
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| Mold Remediator | PETERSON, MICHAEL A JR | Primary | MRSR3
Mold Rem | Current, Active
07/31/2012 | | | Main
Address*: | 13080 IDYLWILD
RD FORT MYERS, FL 33905 |
| | Mold Remediator | BOWER, BRET ALAN | Primary | MRSR178
Mold Rem | Current,
Active
07/31/2012 | | | Main
Address*: | 2121 OAKES
BLVD NAPLES, FL 34119 |
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| Mold
Remediator | KOCH, KEVIN RICHARD | Primary | MRSR31
Mold Rem | Current, Active
07/31/2012 | | Main
Address*: | 1601 MANZANA
AVE PUNTA GORDA, FL 33950 |
| | Mold Remediator | YACOBACCI, GENE | Primary | MRSR1
Mold Rem | Current, Active
07/31/2012 | | | Main
Address*: | 2322 PINELLAS
DRIVE PUNTA GORDA, FL 33983 | | Mailing
Address*: | 2322 PINELLAS
DRIVE PUNTA GORDA, FL 33983 |
| | Mold Remediator | BLAND, BRIAN G | Primary | MRSR181
Mold Rem | Current, Active
07/31/2012 | | Main
Address*: | 12541 METRO PARKWAY
STE 13 FORT MYERS, FL 33966 |
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More info on above companies
below Charlotte / Collier / Lee County state of Florida Licensed Mold
Remediators(updated 12/2/2010)
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Storm / Fire / Water / Mold
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Brian G. Bland, WRT, AMRT, President
State of Florida Licensed Mold Remediator MRSR181 Certified
Mold Contractor, Lic #6599
Certified Mold Inspector Lic #7648
Cell: 239-707-7931
Email: Brian@H2o911.com H2o911, Inc.
6900-29 Daniels Parkway #303
Fort Myers, FL 33912
866-760-MOLD
Toll Free 239-567-0001
Lee 239-992-0061 Collier 239-389-1662
Marco
941-556-0939 Charlotte
Fax # 239-337-9357
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Please keep us in mind when your in need of: *Water removal,
material and structural drying with Infrared camera surveys. *FREE
Mold inspections and estimates. *Fire clean up,
demolition and rebuild. *Expert carpet,
tile, grout and furniture cleaning and restoration.
*Ozone
treatment and persistant odor removal. *Roof tarping and board up service.
*Air conditioning duct cleaning services. *Complete reconstruction and remodeling service.
*Insurance
billing specialists. * 24/7 Emergency services with 30 minute response time. |
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EXPERT RESTORATION & CLEANING
SERVICES, INC. Bret Bower
State of Florida Mold Remediator License ……… MRSR 171
(239) 641-9953
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| Certified Mold Remediator |
Our Services Include: • Carpet Cleaning • Tile & Stone Cleaning • Grout
Cleaning & Sealing
• Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning • Oriental Rug Cleaning
• Stain Removal
& Odor Control • Mold Remediation
• Water, Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration
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State of Florida Licensed Mold Remediator # MRS 1
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Gene Yacobacci State of Florida Licensed Mold Remediator # MRS1
Radon
Mitigation Services, LLC
RMS Environmental Construction Services
Radon, Mold And Indoor
Air Quality
2322 Pinellas Drive
Punta Gorda, FL 33983
800-344-3746 ( Office )
407-386-7759
( efax )
386-804-2678 ( Cell )
Email: radonfix@aol.com .
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State of Florida Licensed Mold Remediator # MRS 3
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State of Florida Licensed Mold Remediator Florida Dept. of Health Certified Radon Mitgation Business . Disaster Restoration Squad (Custom Plastering & Stucco Inc.) .
Mick Peterson, CMR (Project Manager) (239) 994-0133 Fort
Myers, FL .
Radon Mitigation & Mold Remediation . For More Information on Mold Remediation & Radon Mitigation:
http://disasterrestorationsquad.com/ .
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State of Florida Licensed Mold Remediator # MRSR 31
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After A Disaster, Inc. Kevin
Koch, CMR cell (941) 979-7677 Toll Free: (866)
509-4561 Emergency: (941) 979-7677 website:
http://www.aadisaster.com Our services include: - Water Removal,
Dehumidification, and Deodorization
- Fire, Smoke and Soot Damage
- Mold Mitigation and Remediation
- Specialty
Services
24 / 7 Response Service
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Water
Damage / Intrusion
In
the event of storm damage or a plumbing failure it is important that the consumer / homeowner understand the proper approach
to water restoration save money and minimize possible damage to your possessions.
Unfortunately,
to minimize assessment and immediate costs, many homeowners, property managers and homeowners associations are deciding to
use unqualified personel to extract water with “wet vacs”, install low capacity fans and spray a deodorizer to
cover the smell.
This
approach (do it yourself) often creates secondary damages:
- the delaminating of carpeting and flooring;
- unwanted effects of humidity on pictures, documents, clothing and more;
- the absorption of moisture in gypsum board (drywall), baseboards, and
insulation;
- the growth of mold.
A qualified mold inspector can determine if the structure has been dried properly using non intrusive moisture detection equipment such as thermal imaging
infrared cameras and moisture meters.
Hire an independent “Certified Indoor Environmentalist” to perform this assessment.
The
following steps are recommended by a IICRC water damage restoration company:
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Protect
all occupants from electrical danger
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Remove
as many contents off the floor as possible
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Evaluate
the damaged areas
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Extract
all standing water
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Create
wall opening for ventilation
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Install
Dehumidification equipment
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Install
high velocity air movers
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Install
specialty drying equipment if necessary
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Return
daily to monitor the drying process
HAVE
A QUALIFIED INDEPENDENT “AmIAQC Certified Indoor Environmentalist”
Assessment
the moisture removal and possible mold contamination.
Remember:
water intrusion from a unit above down thru the walls is not considered “clean water”
and can create possible health concerns.
We
hear to often about homeowners calling on a carpet cleaner when their carpets are wet or they have two or three inches of
water in their building. Hire water damage restoration professionals, the cost
of water damage restoration is much less than the cost of mold remediation.
Note:
It
is common for the unseen moisture / mold problems to be ignored. Drywall soaks
up water like a sponge, and without the proper tools to find these affected areas and the proper equipment to dry them
it is impossible to be sure of the structures safe indoor air quality. An independent company to assess the cleanup
job is always in the consumers best interest.
Mold Certifications / Qualifications: |
Only AmIAQC requires two years experience to apply for a certification.
http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/pro/mold/documents/mold_faqs.pdf
Examinations approved for Mold Related License application.
5. What
examinations are acceptable for licensure by endorsement or grandfathering?
Examination
will be evaluated on a case by case basis, however, the following is a list of examinations that are acceptable:
2010
MOLD EXAMINATIONS FOR ENDORSEMENT & GRANDFATHERING REMEDIATORS
1. National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors (NORMI)
CMR (30 hrs) – Certified Mold Remediator
2. Association of Construction Industry Certified Professionals (ACICP)
CI
Certified Building Contaminant Technician - Mold
3. Indoor Environmental Air Quality
Council (IEAQC)
4. American Council for Accredited Certification
(ACAC)
CMR – Certified Microbial
Remediator
CMRS - Certified Microbial Remediaton Supervisor
CIES – Certified Indoor Environmental Supervisor
5. Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)
Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) Applied Microbial Remediation Specialist (AMRS) 2010
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All Certifications are Not the Same!
Does
your certification incorporate these important features? |
Instant
Certifications |
IAQ Council
Board-awarded
Certifications |
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Includes free certificant listing on website |
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Awarded by an established non-profit
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Examinations based on standard industry reference
texts |
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Requires documented continuing education for
re-certification |
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Psychometrically qualified exams |
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Awarded by a certifying body independent from
trainers |
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Board-awarded by a nationwide panel
of industry peers |
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CESB-accredited programs (third-party
accreditations) |
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Compliant with ISO standards 9000,
9001, 9004, 17000 and 17024 |
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Compliant with AERA, APA and NMCE
examination standards |
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Exams based on industry knowledge (no required
courses) |
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Board-mediated enforcement of code of conduct
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Written appeals & due process procedures
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Secure electronic exams by independent
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Instant online exam score reporting |
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Exam score report identifies areas of deficiency
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Mold Remediation / Cleanup: |
Mold Remediation today is a consumer beware situation. Anyone
can claim to be a expert mold remediation professional; a large ad in the yellow pages does not mean they know what they
are doing.
- As a consumer, you should always ask
for references.
- Do
your homework, contact independent inspection companies and ask them who the best remediation companies are.
- Asking mold inspection companies is best - not home inspectors.
- Find a qualified inspector: http://www.acac.org
Effective:
July 1, 2010
Under the new Florida Law Home
Inspectors and Mold Inspectors are two different professions. Limted sampling done by home inspectors just indicates
if you need a mold inspection.
Cleanup:
Mold cleanup should follow nationally accepted industry STANDARDS such as the IICRC S520.
IICRC S520 "Standard
and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation"
This
is a living document, the standard is the result of a collaboration involving industry experts and trade asssociations, educational
institutions, reserch institudes, professional societies, training schools and other organizations.
These organizations and many others contributed to the S520.
The Institue of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
(IICRC)
Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA)
American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC)
http://www.cleancareseminars.com/iicrc_standard_reference_guide_s520.htm IICRC StanIICRC S520 is the definitive mold remediation standard that
no professional water restorer or remediation contractor can be without. This 2-part standard and reference guide includes
an appendix, glossary and index for easier use. Subjects include: fungal ecology; health effects; remediation principles;
admin and insurance; limitations, complexities, complications, conflicts; inspections; structural, HVAC and contents remediation;
tools and equipment; safety and health; IEPs and assessments. Already, IICRC S520 is the industry "standard
of care" for performing mold remediation. S520 was written over the course
of 3 years by professional restorers, IHs, medical and public health doctors and lawyers.
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IICRC S500 is another Standard used by in part by Professional Mold Remediators.
http://www.cleancareseminars.com/iicrc_standard_reference_guide_s500.htm
S500 Third Edition discusses standard procedures for sanitary water restoration, followed by standard procedures
for sewage backflow restoration, both divided into containment, coordination, and completion procedures. The Reference Guide portion of the standard is expanded
and covers microbiology: definitions, requirements for growth, potential health effects, immunization, biocides, application
rates, and waste water disposal. It continues with a section on psychrometry: temperature, RH, specific humidity, dew point,
and vapor pressure. Included is a psychrometric chart, which can be used to determine optimum drying.
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Orlando consumers should be aware that:
Unfortunenately to many mold remediators never heard of the IICRC S520. You want your cleanup done following
accepted industry standards not the remediators best guess.
Consumers, Real Estate Agents and others very rarely ask for a certificate of insurance
from mold inspector or mold remediators. Insurance coverage with errors and omissions insurance is required in new Florida
Law, July 1,2010.
A phone call and the insurance
company will fax or email the certificate of insurance within mintues normally.
Builders, Developers do this as the norm with little problem and protect themselves from "shaky" mold companies.
PROTECT yourself, ask mold company for current copy of
certificate of insurance. Mold Inspectors must have E&O (errors and omissions) insurance also.
Post Remediation / Clearance Inspection: |
Consumers should demand that an independent mold assessment company perform any and all post remediation and clearance
inspection and testing.
Many insurance companies require a CIE or CIH for the post remediation certification.
Post testing alone does not address the issue of wether all the moisture / mold / source areas
were taken care of or that cross contamination from containment area has / has not occurred. This is often what
home inspectors do, this is not enough.
In order to clear a structure, both inside and outside the containment area must be inspected / tested.
What Does Accreditation Mean? |
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http://www.acac.org
The American Council for Accredited Certification operates eight
accredited certification programs. What does it mean to be accredited?
Third-party Approval
Following
the requirements of ASTM Standard E 1929, Assessment of Certification Programs for Environmental Professions: Accreditation
Criteria, the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) has established a national reputation for accrediting
certification programs in engineering and science-related fields. CESB-accredited programs that you may recognize include
the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Certified Hazardous Materials Manager (CHMM).
The ACAC’s
CIEC program underwent an intensive, six-month examination in 2005, and was fully accredited by CESB as an engineering-related
designation effective January 1, 2006.
The Council's CMC program underwent an intensive, six-month examination
in 2006, and was fully accredited by CESB as an engineering-related designation effective October 31, 2006.
The
Council's CIE, CMR, CMRS, CIAQM, CMI and CRMI programs were all fully accredited by CESB at engineering-technician level effective
January 1, 2007.
High Standards
According to CESB, certification is designed to recognize knowledge
and verified field experience. Accredited certification programs must therefore require both. In order to qualify for CESB
accreditation, a certification program must also meet high standards of program operation:
· It must be administratively independent of other organizations in matters pertaining to certification;
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Its certifying body must consist of a majority of certified individuals;
· It must provide the public and consumers with an opportunity for input into its policies and decisions;
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It must follow strict rules for public disclosure of certification-related activities;
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It must follow strict rules for test development, evaluation and administration;
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It must enforce stringent eligibility requirements for all candidates, including eight years
of education and/or field experience for engineering-related designations such as our CIEC and CMC and two to five years of
education and/or field experience for engineering-technician designations such as CIE, CMR, CMRS, CIAQAM, CMI and CRMI.
Though
the ACAC’s board-awarded designations meet all these requirements and more, the same cannot be said of most IAQ certification
programs. Other organizations allow office staffers to grant certification in exchange for payment of fees and passing a simple
examination based on a mandatory course with limited information. Field experience is rarely required, much less verified.
As a result, "instant certifications" from such organizations are nearly worthless when challenged in court.
Contact: (800) 942-0832
IAQ Council News http://www.acac.org
ASSESSING WATER DAMAGE
TO GYPSUM BOARD
(GA-231-06)
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Gypsum Association
810 First Street NE, #510
Washington, DC 20002
In general, gypsum board should not be exposed to elevated levels of moisture for extended periods. Examples of elevated
levels of moisture include, but are not limited to, exposure to rain, condensation, water leakage, and standing water. Some
board exposed to these conditions may not need to be replaced, depending upon the source of the moisture and the condition
of the gypsum board being considered for replacement. However, IF THERE IS EVER A DOUBT ABOUT WHETHER TO KEEP OR REPLACE GYPSUM
BOARD THAT HAS BEEN EXPOSED TO MOISTURE -- REPLACE IT.
ASSESSING THE
NEED FOR REPLACEMENT OF GYPSUM BOARD
When gypsum board
is exposed to elevated levels of moisture, an assessment of the potential damage to the
gypsum board must
be made as to whether board exposed to these conditions must be replaced. Gypsum board may
experience limited
intermittent exposure to moisture from a variety of sources, such as improper storage, construction
or design defects,
water leaks, and janitorial activities. Gypsum board exposed to water should be replaced unless all of the following conditions
are met.
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The source of the water or moisture is identified and eliminated.
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The water or moisture to which the gypsum board was exposed was uncontaminated1.
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The gypsum board can be dried thoroughly before mold growth begins (typically 24 to
48 hours depending on
environmental
conditions).
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The gypsum board is structurally sound and there is no evidence of rusting fasteners
or physical damage that
would diminish
the physical properties of the gypsum board or system.
CAUTION: When replacing gypsum board in a fire resistance or sound rated system, care must be taken to
ensure that all
repairs are consistent with the specific fire or sound rated design initially constructed (gypsum
board type, fasteners
and their spacing, and staggered joints).
RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR DRYING CONDITIONS
These are general
recommendations; for more detailed information, a water damage restoration specialist may be
contacted.
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Adequate ventilation, air circulation, and drying are essential to minimize the potential
for mold or other fungal
growth.
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The source of water or moisture must be eliminated.
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Damaged gypsum board and other wet materials that are to be replaced must be removed
from the building to
facilitate drying.
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The interior of the building must be thoroughly dried immediately.
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The indoor humidity can be lowered by using fans and portable dehumidification equipment
and by opening up the
1 Gypsum board that
has been exposed to sewage or flood waters must be replaced.
building
when the outside air is drier than the air inside the structure.
· Closets, cabinets, and doors between rooms should
be opened to enhance circulation of air.
· Fans should be used to increase air movement.
(Central HVAC systems should not be used for this purpose if the
air
ducts were covered with water during the incident that created the wet conditions.)
· For information on safe practices to be followed
when working in water damaged structures, publications of the
Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)2 should be referenced.
Note:
Once the gypsum board has been thoroughly dried, it should receive
a final inspection for defects before
redecorating.
ADDITIONAL
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
The
following Web sites and standards provide information and recommendations for treating mold growth; other
Web
sites also provide similar suggestions.
California
Indoor Air Quality Program at http://www.cal-iaq.org/iaqsheet.htm
Federal
Emergency Management Agency at http://www.fema.gov/pdf/hazards/fststpbr.pdf
New
York City Department of Health at http://www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/doh/html/epi/moldrpt1.html
U.
S. Environmental Protection Agency at http://www.epa.gov/iedweb00/pubs/moldresources.html
Standard
and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation, IICRC S520
(Available from Institute of
Inspection,
Cleaning and Restoration Certification, 2715 East Mill Plain Road, Vancouver, WA 98661.)
Standard
and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage RestorationI, IICRC
S500 (Available from Institute of
Inspection,
Cleaning and Restoration Certification, 2715 East Mill Plain Road, Vancouver, WA 98661.)
Mold remediation or cleanup needs to be done following nationally accepted
industry standards. A preliminary inspection / assesment should be performed to determine the extent of mold investation,
areas condusive to mold growth and recommendations for corrections.
Mold assessment company should be independent from the remediation company. Mold
assessment company should maintain general liability and mold E&O insurance of not less than $1 million (new Florida
law). Effective July 1, 2010, mold remediators are required to be licensed by the DBPR as State of Florida Mold Remediators.
| State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor # MRS5 |
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WallRadon Testing, Inc. FL DOH RB1938 Radon & Mold Professionals Orlando: (407) 265-6653 - (800)
881-3837 . Mold Inspections / Mold Sampling (Tests) / Radon
Tests / Allergen Screening VOC Testing
/ "Chinese Drywall" Inspections . We are Indoor Air Quality specialists, we leave the home inspections
to the generalists. .
Professional Liability
/ $2,000,000 General Liability and Errors & Omissions Insurance (Covers preliminary mold assessments and also
"Chinese" Drywall Inspections) . Microbial Consulting Coverage: $1,000,000
/ $1,000,000 limit / claims made (Covers Post mold remediation inspections/testing, CLEARANCE)
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