EPA grant

FL DOH to study why high radon levels in Condos, Collier & Lee

 http://www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/community/radon

"South Florida High Rise Radon Study- Register to Participate
The Florida Department of Health is conducting a study, funded by a United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grant, to investigate the causes of elevated radon levels in mid and high-rise multi-family residences in Lee and Collier Counties.  To apply to participate in this study go to http://survey.doh.state.fl.us/survey/entry.jsp?id=1197399679774and complete the questionnaire. If you have any questions regarding this study, or would like additional information to assist you in reaching a decision about participation, please contact this office at 800-543-8279 or 850-245-4288. You can also reach us by email (Under Florida law, e-mail addresses are public records. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. Instead, contact this office by phone or in writing) at radonstudy@doh.state.fl.us." 

Many remediation companies have gotten sloppy over the years and by checking their own work when finished, questionable work habits are overlooked. 

Ethical mold remediation companies are beginning to hire independent mold inspectors for initial and post remediation inspections and testing as will be required by the new Florida mold law.

It's unfortunate but many companies are failing their post inspections because of bad habits or lack of understanding the nationally accepted remediation standards.

Adding to this problem are unqualified mold inspectors performing clearance inspections.  Too many inspectors lack the knowledge or understanding of the nationally accepted industry standards for mold remediation, clearance inspections and testing.

• Post Remediation Clearance is not just taking a couple air samples, but also requires a visual inspection.
• Clearance inspection / testing is done BEFORE build back.
• An independent mold inspection company (3rd party) should perform initial  inspection and clearance inspection.
• Part of the Liability for clearance goes to the mold inspector, who should carry at least $1million liability and errors & omissions insurance.

All Mold must be removed.

Tid Bits from the Indoor Environment Connections On Line News

 http://www.ieconnections.com/index.asp

Mold Clearance

  "wet area on high ceiling"

 "wet wall"

 "wet wall"

·          Certified Indoor Environmentalist - third party assessment:  Inspector should not perform any type of remediation so there is no conflict of interest. Our goal is to provide accurate information without bias so that educated decisions can be made.

·          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 allowsoccupants 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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How we list Mold Cleanup Companies

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AmIAQC

 

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

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

Paul L. Osley, Chastain Skillman,  Tampa

Radon Mitigation

http://www.moldtestingflorida.com

 

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