Visual Inspection

After remediation has been completed, a visual inspection is performed in the containment area to ensure mold has been properly removed.

The Inspector Will Check To Ensure:

• Proper Containment has been established and maintained
• Negative Air Pressure Machines and HEPA Air Scrubbers are in place
• Area is clean and no signs of visible mold growth exists
• Contaminated building materials have been removed or properly cleaned

Surface samples may be taken for lab analysis if building materials appear to have remaining signs of mold.

Moisture Testing

The building materials including wood framing are Moisture Tested to ensure they are dry.

The Containment Area is inspected to:

• Check moisture levels on walls, framing, floors and other materials
• Identify any remaining wet materials that could be at risk for mold regrowth
• Confirm that RH (Relative Humidity) is at appropriate levels

If the moisture content in the building materials is still high, Clearance may not be passed. Additional dry out and dehumidification may be needed or the source of moisture may need to be resolved.

Indoor Air Quality Testing

Air Sampling is an essential clearance task to check whether the mold spore counts are at acceptable levels after remediation.

Air sampling allows for an objective method to determine whether mold cleanup was effective.

Effective remediation work involves mold removal, cleaning, dryout and HEPA vacuuming and filtering. The goal is to verify that the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) has returned to normal - meaning no elevated mold spore levels.

During Clearance, the inspector will take:

• One Outdoor Control Sample
• At least one Indoor Sample for each distinct Containment Area