Florida Law requires a state(DBPR) license for Mold
Assessors (inspectors) serving Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs,
Ft Myers, Cape Coral and all of Florida. Home Inspectors in Naples and all of Florida
are also required to have a state of Florida Home Inspector license. Home Inspector license does not qualify as a Mold Assessor
license. http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/
WallRadon Testing, Inc. RB 1938 Radon & Mold Professionals ACAC Council certified Indoor Environmentalists
(CIE) State of Florida Licensed
Mold Assessors (Inspectors) Providing Naples,
Cape Coral and Fort Myers Mold Inspections and Sampling (Testing) by licensed Mold Assessors. Florida Dept. of Health Certified Radon Measurement Business, RB1938 performing thousands of radon
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"Mold assessment" means a process that
includes the sampling and evaluation of data obtained from a building history and inspection to formulate an intial hypothesis
about the origin, identity, location, and extent of mold growth. Mold tests (air samples) are helpful to determine if a mold problem in one part of a structure has affected
the air quality in other areas of the structure.
Radon Testing
Mold inspections / Sampling / Allergen Screening / VOC Testing

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John Cosgrove, CIE State of Florida Licensed Mold
Assessor / license #MRS5 Council-Certified Indoor
Environmentalist, (CIE) Board-awarded by the American
Council for Accredited Certification FL DOH certified for radon,
R1867 John Cosgrove, CIE, Inc. John Cosgrove, CIE
our senior inspector is one of the most experienced and respected mold and indoor air quality professionals in Southwest Florida,
performing hundreds of mold assessments every year using the latest and most advanced equipment available. John's attention to detail provides clients with a comprehensive mold report identifying
problems with recommendations for corrections whether it is a residential or commercial property.
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Doug Wall, CIE State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor / license #MRS2 Council-Certified
Indoor Environmentalist, (CIE) Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited Certification FL
DOH certified radon measurement tech R1751 Naples Mold Inspector, Doug Wall has performed thousands of radon tests and mold sampling (tests) and assessments
thru out Southwest Florida for residential and commercial properties since 1999.
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Greg Gomez, CIE State
of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor / license #MRSA 763 Council-Certified
Indoor Environmentalist, (CIE) Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited Certification FL
DOH certified for radon, R 2191 Greg is a experienced
and respected mold and indoor air quality professional serving Southwest Florida for more than 6 years, performing hundreds
of mold assessments every year using the latest and most advanced equipment available.
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Florida has adopted the American
Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) exams used for the following threenational certifications as the required
test for Florida licensed mold assessors beginning March 1, 2011. Council-certified Indoor Environmentalist
(CIE) Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) Council-certified Microbial
Consultant (CMC) These three Certifications
require years of experience, rigorous examination and approval of the ACAC board.Until
March 1, 2011 under the grandfathering exception mold assessors do not have to have experience or pass the ACAC examinations
approved by Florida. Hire Florida licensed mold assessors that
are ACAC certified professionals for your mold inspections / testing. www.acac.org
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Florida Law requires
Mold Assessors (Inspectors) to be licensed by the Florida DBPR.
(Chapter 468, Part XVI of the Florida Statutes and Rule 61-31 of
the Florida Administrative Code.) - - click Verify license / click City –County / click License Category / click License Type / County -
(Category
- Mold Related Services - Mold Assessor or Mold Remediator)
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Local Home Inspectors
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Local Mold Inspectors
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Real Estate Transaction
Step 1 (if home inspector used for mold test)
First-line mold screening performed by home inspectors is to get preliminary information on whether a mold
problem may exist and further investigation is warranted.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
Remediation Company will clean up mold problem
following the recommendations of the CIETM (Certified
Indoor Environmentalist) or CIH (Certified Industrial Hygienist) based on “IICRC S520 Standard for Mold Remediation.
Step 4
Clearance inspection and testing is performed
by a CIETM or CIH to ensure mold clean up was done properly. Home Inspectors should not do Clearance
inspections or testing unless they are qualified to write remediation specification or protocols and carry "mold specific"
Errors and Omissions Insurance.
NOTE: LIABILITY
for job passes to the person who performed the Clearance inspection. MOLD
specific Errors and Omission insurance is NOT the same as Home Inspector Insurance. Many companies form a corporation and then just close company when liability issues arise.
Are you paying for a mold
inspection and just getting a mold test?
Does your inspector tell you
to call the lab to have your report explained?
Many Inspectors sell mold testing to consumers who think they are getting a mold
inspection with report.
A Mold inspection report should
include:
1. a scope of work performed.
2. an executive summary
documenting any suspect conditions.
3. Lab analysis .... (test
results)
4. Source identifications
& RECOMMENDATIONS for corrections.
5. Photo's documenting signs
moisture intrusion, suspected mold.
6. Infrared Thermal imaging
camera survey of subject property.
7. May also include a particle
count survey; to aid in finding the source of mold growth.
Your inspector should be able
to explain your "mold inspection report" not tell you to call a lab that has never seen the property.
Many times a Mold Inspector’s
charge for a “Mold Inspection” is about the same as a home inspector charges for a mold test.
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Fusion thermal image (same area)
Combines thermal image
and digital photo to aid in
locating area of concern.
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Mold assessment / inspection is
not complete without infrared thermal imaging camera survey. "Wet spots" are generally a different
temperature, infrared measures temperature. Mold needs food and water (moisture) to grow.
Questions for Consumers: ( In Texas, Florida and Arkansas hire State Licensed Mold Assessors
(inspectors) Florida requires experience, training and at least $1 million liability
insurance with E&O for both preliminary and post remediation inspections. - Is your mold inspection report just the lab analysis of the samples collected? (JUST
lab analysis should not be used to determine if a property has a mold"problem") used to get preliminary
information on whether a mold problem may exist and further investigation is warranted
- Does your mold inspector take your outside air sample on the
porch, lanai or under an overhang? (not to standards)
- With no visible mold in a home does your inspector take the inside air sample in front of the main return
for each A/C unit? (standards)
- If you should end up involved in "mold litigation" can your inspector tell you what standard
he followed for the mold tests (sampling) performed?
- Does your Mold Inspector have "MOLD" Errors & Omissions insurance? (Home
Inspector insurance is not the same as Mold E&O insurance)
Hire
State of Florida Licensed Mold Assessor.
Verify a Mold Related Services License ( click here)
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Never use just air samples(mold test)to determine if remediation is needed.
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Fungal Contamination: "A Manual For Investigation, Remediation And Control" By:
Hollace S. Bailey, PE, CIAQP, CIE, CMR www.becifl.com"The overall visual observations made of the building must be
considered in combination with the results of any testing, to determine the overall condition of the building. Test results alone should never be considered to give a definitive account of the building's condition."
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EPA
Considering Bioaerosol Sampling
http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/chapter7/lesson2.html
"remember
that a negative sampling report must not be used in place of a visual survey. Factors such as barometric
pressure, inside and outside temperatures, activity levels, and humidity may dramatically reduce or increase the spore levels
within a building. Air sampling for mold provides information on what was in the air only for the moment when the sampling
occurred. It is important, therefore, that sampling not replace visual inspection."
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Can your inspector interpret
your lab results? http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldcourse/chapter3/lesson3.html "Sampling for mold should be conducted by professionals who have specific experience
in designing mold sampling protocols, sampling methods, and interpreting the results." EPA
"Experience in interpretation of results is essential.” EPA
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AmIAQC Certified Indoor Environmentalist or a Certified Industrial Hygienist is qualified to
determine if a home has a mold problem and determine what should be done to correct mold problem!
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Remediation companies clean up mold, it is not their job to find it.
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Lab only report ..... A Problem:
Do not
Use just your lab analysis of air samples to decide if property has a mold "problem" ..... here are a few
reasons why you should not:
MOLD AIR SAMPLES
1. Recent rain can distort your outside count.
2. Recent lawn mowing or weed whacking in area could possibly stir up spores that normally would not be airborne
and make outside count higher.
3. Not taking outdoor sample away from structure may cause cross contamination of inside / outside.
4. Inside samples taken soon after vacuming could possiblly raise spore count because of transitory or residual spores
being blown into air.
5. Doors and windows left open during test could
cause transitory spores to skew test levels up or down.
6. Poor Housekeeping or indoor hygiene could result in elevated spore count because of dust
(containing transitory spores) in the air.
Accumulation of spores over time in poorly cleaned home, could have elevated mold results / false positive.
7. Remember many activities could cause an elevate spore count because of transitory spores.
Making beds, shredding paper, cooking, etc. could all raise the level of airborne contaminants.
8. The experience of the person performing the sampling (testing) is also a factor to be considered.
Did he clean his equipment and not bring spores with him?
To base the assessment of whether a structure has a mold issue strictly on the lab analysis should be avoided.
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For a Naples Home Inspection:
One important aspect of the new Florida mold law consumers need
to know: Mold Inspectors and Home Inspectors are
two different professions with different qualifications, licenses and regulations.
Certifications / Training:
http://www.iaqcouncil.org
"Instant" certification is not available. Each of our certifications
is board-awarded, which means the IAQ Council certification board reviews each applicant’s file, including the application,
examination score, documented field experience and attention to application details before awarding certification. All
experience may be verified before the applicant's file is sent to the certification board.
2 Years Minimum Experience required.
IESO standards, accredited
by American
National Standards Institute (ANSI)
CESB
.... The third-party Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards has awarded its accreditation the
IAQ Council programs.
"the
era of the 1, 2, 3 day wonder is coming to an end in the mold assessement certification industry"
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We have created this site because of the public's confusion about the mold business. We hope to provide
useful information about mold inspections, mold testing and naturally mold cleanup.
Quote concerning mold inspections:
New York City Department of Health (DOH), the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA), and the Mt. Sinai Occupational
Health Clinic ….. Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi
in Indoor Environments.
2.1 Visual Inspection ****** A visual inspection is the most important initial step in identifying a possible
contamination problem. The extent of any water damage and mold growth should be visually assessed. This assessment
is important in determining remedial strategies. Ventilation systems should also be visually checked, particularly for damp
filters but also for damp conditions elsewhere in the system and overall cleanliness. Ceiling tiles, gypsum wallboard (sheetrock),
cardboard, paper, and other cellulosic surfaces should be given careful attention during a visual inspection. The use of equipment
such as a boroscope, to view spaces in ductwork or behind walls, or a moisture meter, to
detect moisture in building materials, may be helpful in identifying hidden sources of fungal growth and the extent of water
damage.
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What consumers
should require of their mold inspector until the New Florida Mold Law becomes effective:
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DNA ......... PCR Testing for
Mold
If client needs to know the species of mold, for health issues.
Many analytical labs are now equipped and licensed by the US EPA to analyze environmental samples for mold by RT-PCR
(Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction) analysis.
Accurate: Identifies mold to the species level based on its
DNA.
Sensitive: Detects as few as 1 spore or as many as 1 million spores.
Rapid: Qualitative and quantitive results in 24 hours.
(once lab receives samples)
Note:
EMSL Laboratories has PCR analysis available in 14 of their labs and 17 Ph.D. microbiologists.
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For consumers concerned with mold or radon, we do not use pro lab services,
Southwest Florida AmIAQ Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist Mold Inspection and Testing Services,Naples
CIE Mold Inspections and Testing, Professional CIE Mold Inspections and Mold or Allergy Testing in Ft
Myers,Florida Doug Wall ,Radon Testing ,Radon & Mold Professionals is proud to provide REAL mold
inspectionsand mold testing services for Lee County, Collier County, Sarasota County, Hendry County, Palm Beach, Glades County,
and Charlotte County, Dade County, Orlando County and all of South Florida.
Mold & Radon are handled by the same Bureau in the
Florida Department of Health (800) 543-8279
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Tools every good Mold Inspector uses
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Infrared
Thermal Imaging cameras are very helpful in finding water intrusion in a home that often is not visible to the naked eye.
This method is non-intrusive and should be verified by a moisture meter. Though thermal imaging cameras are very useful,
most inspectors don't have them. Camera prices start at about $7500 and
are not economical for the average inspector.
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Moisture meters can be intrusive (pictured) or non intrusive (not shown). Intrusive moisture meters make holes in material being checked. Many moisture meters have attachments such as 2 to 6 inch probes for checking hard to reach areas
such as inside a wall.
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To View a short movie about infrared thermal imaging cameras
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A particle counter is an instrument that detects and
counts particles.
The Indoor Environmentalist can use the particle counter to
aid in finding the source of mold growth.
“The main use for
handheld particle counters is checking contamination levels and locating sources of particle
emissions. The small size and weight of these particle counters make them ideal for point-of-use measurement of particle contamination
at critical locations. Hand held particle counters have proven themselves in many settings.”
“Biological contaminants include mold, fungus, bacteria, viruses,
animal dander, dust mites, pollen, human skin cells, cockroach parts or anything alive or living at one time. These
are the biggest enemy of Indoor Air Quality specialists because they are the contaminants that cause health problems. Levels of biological contamination depend on humidity
and temperature that supports the livelihood of micro-organisms. The presents of pets, plants, rodents and insects will
raise the level of biological contamination.”
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The EPA website has been updated as the mold industry has evolved. There is plenty of useful information for the consumer
who is just beginning to deal with a "mold problem".
http://www.epa.gov/mold/
Need a Termite Inspection?
Termite inspections are a normal part of almost any Real Estate transaction
in Naples, Bonita Springs, Ft Myers, Cape Coral and all of Southwest Florida. It is recommended that homeowners have
a annual termite inspection as well.
Carrie Finegan
Inspector / Consultant
Phone: (239) 947-2025
Fax: (239) 947-2297
Email: termitetracker@earthlink.net
27810 Pension Place Bonita Springs, FL 34135
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