Phase 1: Mold Assessment

I will perform a full visual inspection of the property, specifically the areas affected and any adjacent areas. I will look at interior and exterior walls utilizing thermal imaging and moisture meters to find hidden moisture issues, and check “wet” or hidden areas. After the inspection, I will present to you any locations I recommend testing. Keep in mind that I will typically recommend more samples taken than are included in the standard assessment; my duty is to ensure that occupant health and
safety come first by recommending any test that could be beneficial to them. It is the client’s decision as to where the air samples are taken.

Each sample type serves a purpose in the mold assessment. Air samples tend to give spore counts and concentrations within the collection cassette. Surface samples identify the mold species and growth concentration. An outside sample will always betaken first to serve as a control for the types and concentrations of molds in the immediate environment. The outside sample is then compared to the Inside samples, both in the affected area and the non-affected areas, and a determination is made to whether the conditions within the home are elevated or are within normal fungal
ecology.

Once collected, samples are sent to an accredited third-party laboratory for analysis. Their standard turnaround time is two business days, though next day testing is available at an additional cost of $25 per sample. The results of the laboratory analysis are then sent to us and interpreted. The results of the assessment will be included in a report and tell you which samples were taken, what species and concentrations were found, and what the next steps are. All samples collected are accompanied by a photo and Chain of Custody form for verification purposes. The report in its entirety will tell us one of two things:

1. No elevated mold or damage was found in the samples. No remediation is recommended. If elevated conditions are not found to exist, I provide a general findings report stating that the collected samples did not have elevated mold conditions. At this point, I can offer you a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation with Box C filled out noting that I certify that:

1. I inspected this property.
2. I did not find signs (evidence) of any mold damage.
3. I gave a copy of my report to the property owner.

Phase 2: Mold Protocol

2. Elevated concentrations of mold or damage was found and professional
remediation is recommended. This is phase 2 of the Mold Remediation; A Mold Remediation Protocol is required to obtain an estimate from a Licensed Mold Remediation Contractor. Tyler Branson of Ready Set Restoration provides this protocol.

The Mold Remediation Protocol specifies:
·The rooms or areas where the work will be performed;
·The quantities of materials to be removed or cleaned at the project;
·The proposed methods for each type of remediation in each type of area in the project; and
·The proposed clearance criteria for each type of remediation in each type of area in the project.

I will send you the protocol, and if you approve, I will send the protocol to your Licensed MRC. With a fully created protocol, an MRC can provide accurate estimates to perform remediation.
Once hired, your MRC will have access to me 24/7 while your project is worked on. Your MRC can call or ask questions about anything in the protocol, and we will work as a team to take care of the issue.

Typically, mold remediation contractors can use the tools they deem fit unless I have otherwise stated in the protocol. Building materials are treated differently depending on the condition of the work area; some components may be salvageable while others may have to be discarded. The course of action for each material type will be made clear in the protocol.

Once the Licensed MRC has completed their remediation work, they will let me know and I will return after 48 hours of air scrubbing. This will begin phase 3, the post-remediation verification.

Phase 3: Post-Remediation Verification

After successfully following all the steps of the Mold Protocol, I return to visually inspect the work area, ensure the MRC has followed the steps outlines in the protocol, and take additional samples in the remediated areas.
This assessment is similar in nature to the first one taken; samples will be similar in number and type to get an accurate sense of the effectiveness of the remediation.

If the remediation was successful, I inform the MRC that they can begin any
encapsulation or sealing, then remove the containments and finalize their work. If the remediation is unsuccessful, I provide additional clearance criteria and cleaning steps, and the MRC will have to re-clean the area and perform the testing again. The cost of the re-test should be discussed prior to post-remediation verification. After completion of the post-remediation verification, a final findings report will be presented to you.

Within the final findings report, you will find:
•A description of all relevant worksite observations made during the inspection,
•The type and location of all measurements and samples taken,
•The worksite data including the temperature, relative humidity, and moisture
readings of building materials,
•The laboratory results and analytical evaluations of collected samples,
•Copies of photographs taken by the consultant,
•A clear written statement indicating whether the project has met the clearance criteria as defined in the remediation protocol.

I will also sign the CMDR provided to you by the MRC stating that:
•Damage caused by mold at this property has been treated (remediated).
•With reasonable certainty, the underlying causes of the mold have been treated so
mold will not return.
•I gave a copy of my report to the property owner.