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December 2007

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Merry Christmas & Happy New Year.  In 2008 Naples, Ft Myers, Cape Coral mold inspections and radon testing should be done by experienced professionals.  Radon testing should be performed with continuous radon monitors for Real Estate Transactions.  Mold inspections and testing should be performed by American Indoor Air Quality Council certified professionals not those with a "2 day wonder" certification.

Radon & Mold Professionals Newsletter
December 2007
 
John Cosgrove, CIE                                                       Doug Wall, CIE
office: (239) 498-4619
 
www.naplemoldinspection.com                             www.radonmoldhelp.com
 
WallRadon Testing, Inc.

Radon & Mold Professionals

would like to wish everyone a
 
merrychristmas
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
We would like to thank our clients for helping us make 2007 our most successful year ever; we look forward to assisting you in your indoor air quality concerns in 2008.
Bonita Springs Boat Parade
2007
 
boatparade
 
About 30 boats entered the boat parade this year.  Everyone did a fantastic job, the entire group at the Radon & Mold Professionals dock cookout thought this was the best parade yet.  More lights & more boats, it was great fun.
The Nelson dragon was as always a favorite with young and young at heart.  The Happy Feet boat was our favorite this year.             
 
MERRY CHRISTMAS!
 

Mold Scam Revealed?

(short film) Interesting article about some remediation companies.

http://www.knbc.com/news/14708805/detail.html

 

"KNBC Investigative Reporter Joel Grover uncovered some companies that seem to be preying on our worst fears about mold"

 

"Then, KNBC's expert suggests we put a bit of black eye shadow on the bathroom wall as a way to test mold removal companies."

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You should always have an independent mold inspection company perform your mold assessment "FIRST".  A professional mold inspector  (CIE or CIH) will determine if property has a mold/moisture problem, identify and document the sources and write recommendations for corrections.

 

Cleanup recommendations and any testing should follow nationally accepted industry standards.

 

An ethical remediation company will recommend a preliminary mold inspection by a qualified independent mold inspector.

 

The new Florida Mold Law will not allow remediation companies to inspect and perform remediation on the same job within 12 months.   Why would a consumer wait till the new law is enforced?      demand it now.

Happy New Year

 
dock
(Happy New Year from our favorite gang on the dock)
 
Remember to protect yourself and your clients
in 2008
 
Sellers agents should require:
  • Mold Inspectors / assessor shall maintain general liability and errors and omissions insurance coverage in an amount of not less than $1,000,000.
  • Mold Inspector should provide source identification AND recommendations for corrections (based on nationally accepted standards)
Buyers agents should require:
  • Mold Inspectors should have  A contract to perform mold assessment or mold remediation shall be in a document or electronic record, signed or otherwise authenticated by the parties.
  • Mold Inspectors /assessor shall maintain general liability and errors and omissions insurance coverage in an amount of not less than $1,000,000.
  • Mold Inspector should provide source identification AND recommendations for corrections (based on nationally accepted standards)
Great Course for Real Estate Agents & Homeowners

FREE EPA MOLD COURSE 

 
epa
This course provides an overview of mold prevention and mold remediation. It is based on EPA's voluntary guidance document Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings. Public health and environmental health professionals who are involved with mold issues may be interested in this course.  Building managers, custodians, remediators, contractors, and other professionals who respond to mold problems may also want to refer to this course.
 New Florida Mold Law
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One very important aspect of the new law the consumer should understand is that Mold Inspectors and Home Inspectors are two different professions, with separate licenses and regulations.
Did you know only smoking causes more lung cancer deaths than radon?
 
Elevated Radon levels can be found in new homes or old homes, condos even high rises on the 15th floor or above.  "The only way to know is to test".
"1 out of 4 homes tested in Collier and Lee had elevated Radon levels" FL DOH
 
Radon causes Lung Cancer
 
epa

http://www.epa.gov/radon/

"We know that radon is a carcinogen.  This research confirms that breathing low levels of radon can lead to lung cancer."
 
 
 
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Energy Recovery Ventilators (ERV)
Popular for improving indoor air quality.
 

http://www.radonmoldhelp.com/id31.html

 

Energy Recovery Ventilators are used in South Florida cities such as Naples, Ft Myers and Marco Island for reducing the indoor radon levels. 

 

High Rise condos and single family homes have their indoor air quality improved and radon levels lowered with an ERV.  RMS installs hundreds of ERV's in South Florida.

Many high end builders are beginning to install ERV's just because homeowners are becoming more concerned with their indoor air quality.

 

FL DOH says 1 out of 4 homes tested in Collier and Lee Counties have elevated radon levels.

(The system below was installed in a "small" condo)
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http://www.newswiretoday.com/news/26037/

"Going Green -

Energy Recovery Ventilation Systems Reap Benefits"

 

 

"NewswireToday - /newswire/ - Palo Alto, CA, United States, 11/12/2007 - New analysis from Frost & Sullivan, North American Energy Recovery Ventilation Market, finds that this market earned revenues of $324.6 million in 2006 and expects to reach $778.7 million in 2012.

 

"Energy recovery ventilation (ERV) systems become increasingly important in North America in light of the current drive to conserve energy, make buildings 'green' and enhance indoor air quality (IAQ). Energy conservation is a key priority in this region, and any system that provides exceptional energy efficiency while ventilating buildings for maximum health and comfort is in demand in these environment-conscious times."

Business Directory
 

 Need a termite Inspection

 
 
termite tracker
 
Carrie Finegan
Inspector / Consultant
 
 
Phone: (239) 947-2025
Fax:    (239) 947-2297
27810 Pension Place
Bonita Springs, FL 34135
 
WallRadon Testing, Inc
Radon & Mold Professionals
Mold Inspections & Testing
FL DOH certified Radon Business, RB1938
FL DOH certified Radon Technicians, R1751, R1867, R1778
AmIAQC certifed Indoor Environmentalists
AmIAQC certified Residential Mold Inspectors
 
John Cosgrove, CIE, CRMI   &  Doug Wall, CIE, CRMI
Office: (239) 498-4619    toll free: (800) 881-3837
 
In seven years we have performed over 13,000
radon tests and over 5,100 mold inspections with thousands of mold tests.
Best Service  /  Best Report  /  Best Test
Our insurance coverage has always exceeded the requirements of the new Florida law requirement of $1 million E&O.
 Mold Cleanup Companies
We list mold cleanup companies that hire independent 3rd party AmIAQC certified inspectors or a certified Industrial Hygienist for preliminary inspections and post remediation inspections and testing.
(minimum certifications)
American Indoor Air Quality Council
"Certified Indoor Environmentalist"
"Certified Mold Investigator"
New Florida Law requires independent 3rd party mold assessors.
 

http://www.naplesmoldinspection.com/id12.html

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468.84 Legislative purpose.-

The Legislature finds it necessary in the

interest of the public safety and welfare, to prevent damage to the real and personal property, to avert economic injury to the residents of this state, and to regulate persons and companies that hold themselves out to the public as qualified to perform mold-related services.

468.8419 Prohibitions; penalties.-

(1) A mold assessor, a company that employs a mold assessor, or a company that is controlled by a company that also has a financial interest in a company employing a mold assessor may not:

(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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We try not to list remediation companies that perform their own inspections or use inspectors with "2 day wonder" certifications.  We try to list remediation companies that hire inspectors that carry the $1 million mold E&O insurance required by new Florida Law.
Mold Cleanup
H2O 

H2O 911  Restoration

        Storm / Fire / Water / Mold

               www.H2O911.com

 

Contact: Brian Bland

office: .. (239) 567-0001 (Lee)

              (239) 992-0061 (Collier)
toll free: (866) 760-6653

fax:  ...  (239) 337-9357

cell: ....  (239) 707-7931

email: brian@H2O911.com

Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras

Mold remediation with clearence certification
Mold Cleanup
 
femtotech 
 
 
 
 
Lee  
                                                          Charlotte
(239) 542-1000                                           (941) 624-3100
Collier                                                        Sarasota
(239) 434-8555                                            (800) 226-4060
 www.DamexCorp.com                               CBC 1252046
Mold Cleanup
 
femtotech 

MPSSEnvironmental

   

  http://www.mpssenvironmental.com

 

Contact:  Steve Wirtjes

office: (239) 992-6255

fax: (239) 992-6640

email: info@mpssenvironmental.com

 

Mold remediation with clearence certification
AmIAQC logoAmIAQC
 
Certified Indoor Environmentalists (CIE)
       http://www.iaqcouncil.org/locator/certificantsbyzip.htm   
(CIE locator)
             
 
                     Some of the 18 CIE's  listed

                 within 100 miles of Naples, FL

 

John Cosgrove,  Radon & Mold Professionals, CIE/CRMI, 239-498-4619

Douglas Wall, Radon & Mold Professionals, CIE/CRMI,    239-498-4619

Sean Dyer, Clean Air Inspections, Estero, CIE

J.D. Thompson, CoolZone, Naples, CIE

 
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Certified Industrial Hygienists (CIH)  that work in the Naples / Ft Myers Area

Paul L. Osley, Chastain Skillman,  Tampa

Rene' R. Salazar, Salazar Consulting Group, Inc.

ECOTECH         ( MOLD East Coast Florida)
 

http://www.moldtestingflorida.com

eco tech 
Certified Indoor Environmentalists
Mold Inspections & Testing
Thermal Imaging
Complete Air / water Quality testing

Toll Free
800 801 1727

(561) 249-4204 * (305) 677-0078  *(407) 459-4822  *(954) 931-6212

"Many Mold inspection companies only perform "Mold Testing". Mold testing should not be confused with a Mold Inspection. Mold testing refers to collecting air or surface samples which are analyzed by a laboratory, this procedure will only determine the  mold spore count and spore identification. This process will not help determine what caused the problem, the source or the solution to it; but is very helpful when performed in conjunction with a full inspection."

State wide (service area)
Radon Mitigation Services  ( RMS)
 
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Florida Dept. of Health Certified
Radon Mitigation Business
 

Phone: (386) 804-2678    

Toll free: (800) 344-3746

Website: www.radonfix.com

 

Gene Yacobacci,

 FL DOH certified Radon Mitigation Specialist.

Associated Radon Services   
 
(East coast of Florida)
 

http://radonserv.com   (great website)

Contact us!
Associated Radon Services
info@radonserv.com
(772) 219-4334 --- FAX (772) 287-1341