Writing Plans

Assessment performed by an Assessment Consultant, who produces a… Remediation Plan, that is provided to the client before the remediation begins and is used to prepare the… Remediation Work Plan, which is the responsibility of the Remediation Contractor

Mold Assessment The goals for a Mold Assessment is to find the mold and determine its extent so that it can be removed in a safe manner. However the differences as to how to properly perform mold assessment can be substantial. Some, such as EPA, focus on finding the moisture and you find the mold. Others, such as IICRC, focus mostly on sampling to develop remediation procedures. We look at these differences and discuss approaches to mold assessments that are most often used by mold remediation professionals. We also look at NYSDOL requirements for the compiling of information for use in a Mold Remediation Plan

Mold Assessment Should: Focus on location, identity(type), of mold. Determine the extent (of hidden mold),and origin (cause) of mold. Note: sometimes these can be left to the professional remediator as the extent and origin are often at times best determined when walls are opened or baseboards removed which is rarely done for an assessment.

Sometimes Includes: A history of occupant health issues and mold sensitivities. Pictures of the problems / problem areas. Determination of Hidden Mold in Walls: Mold Assessment

Some Mold Assessors attempt to determine the extent and location of hidden mold in walls by taking wall cavity samples Others will attempt to make such determinations by peeking behind baseboards, moving stoves, refrigerators, etc. Mold Assessment

Historical information on moisture occurrences –(age of roof, earlier water damage claims, etc.) Home owner complaints about water intrusion. Disclaimers, limitations, and/or restrictions. Mold Assessment

Will in many cases contain the following information Lab Test results (Identity of mold) and interpretations Results of visual inspection for mold or water stains. Location, and type of HVAC system Humidity or moisture measurements Mold Assessment/ Mold Remediation Plan

Determinations if any leaks were found or are still active. Results of testing and visual inspection, Recommendations as to where mold remediation should be performed (Location of mold), and; The Extent of remediation required (sq ft). Recommendation for Assessor called-in for post remediation Assessment/Clearance. Mold Assessment/ Mold Remediation Plan

Specifics about how the remediation work should be done (detailed Protocol) or, A statement that remediation work be performed by a State Licensed Contractor following at minimal NYSDOL regulations and or; –EPA –NYCDOH –IICRC, etc guidelines. –Any other Federal, State, and Local requirements. Mold Assessment/ Mold Remediation Plan

Mold Remediation Plan NYSDOL Under NYSDOL regulations a Certified Mold Assessment Consultant must Prepare a mold remediation plan that is specific to each remediation project and provide the plan to the client before the remediation begins.

Mold Remediation Plan NYSDOL The Mold remediation Plan must specify: The rooms or areas where the work will be performed The estimated quantities of materials to be cleaned or removed The methods to be used for each type of remediation in each type of area The personal protection equipment (PPE) to be supplied by licensed remediation contractors for use by licensed remediation workers The proposed clearance procedures and criteria for each type of remediation in each type of area; When the project is a building that is currently occupied, how to properly notify such occupants of the project.

Mold Remediation Plan NYSDOL The plan must also provide recommendations for notice and posting requirements that are appropriate for the project size, duration, and points of entry. An estimate of cost and an estimated time frame for completion. The underlying sources of moisture that may be causing the mold. Recommendations as to the type of contractor who would remedy the source of such moisture.

Mold Remediation Plan NYSDOL The containment specified in the Mold Remediation Plan must prevent the spread of mold to areas of the building outside the containment under normal conditions of use

Mold Remediation Plan NYSDOL A remediation plan that indicates a disinfectant, biocide, or antimicrobial coating will be used on a mold remediation project shall indicate a specific product or brand only if it is registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency for the intended use, and if the use is consistent with the manufacturer's labeling instructions. A decision by a Mold Assessment Consultant to use such products must take into account the potential for occupant sensitivities

Recommendations on the type of documentation to be provided by Mold Remediator. Recommendations as to which identified problems can be handled by routine maintenance and which require the attention of a mold professional. Detailed evaluation of building history Mold Assessment/ Mold Remediation Plan

Mold Remediation Work Plan NYSDOL A licensed Mold Remediation Contractor will utilize the information provided by the Mold Assessment Consultant in the Mold Remediation Plan and generate a Mold Remediation Work Plan specific to each project. The Work Plan must fulfill all the requirements of the mold remediation plan developed by the Mold Assessment Consultant as provided to the client and provide specific instructions and/or standard operating procedures for how a mold remediation project will be performed.

Some of the following things may not appear on all reports: Information on the presence of Mold Odor. Inspection results for hidden mold in AC or ducting beyond mold on coils. Reports do not typically include age of AC units and age and type of ducting (fiberglass or flex.) Cautions about the use of Biocides Mold Assessment/ Mold Remediation Plan