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Before
Contracting For Services
Indoor Air Professionals has provided preliminary mold evaluation and remediation
services for hundreds of homeowners and commercial buildings. We are certified
for mold remediation by an independent industry association (American Indoor Air
Quality Council). IAP is one of the few companies in the region that has qualified
for specialized liability coverage for microbial decontamination and environmental
testing. We team with leading analytical laboratories, building science, environmental,
inspection, and maintenance companies to offer you comprehensive and turn-key
services.
If you believe you have mold or are in need of a mold remediation,
we recommend prior to contacting any professional you become familiar
with established guidelines for mold. Click through the industry guideline links
below to become familiar with the basics of evaluation and clean up. After you
read through the guidelines information, and you believe there is still a need
for professional services, please call us at 716-683-3000 or 585-427-8020 and
ask for our mold division. Our evaluation and remediation services are available
in the greater Buffalo and Rochester markets.
Industry
Guidelines
There are no established standards or regulations
for microbial thresholds or decontamination procedures. However, there are guidelines
from credible sources. Below are two of several credible sources:
www.epa.gov/mold—basic
information and resources on mold (U.S. Environmental Protection Agency)
www.osha.gov/dts/shib/shib101003.html—"A
Brief Guide to Mold in the Workplace" (OSHA)
Basic
Phases In a Mold Project
The following steps are intended to be general. Sometimes steps 1, 2 and 3 may
be provided under the same service contract. Based on the outcome of the first
step, some or all of the other steps may not be necessary. In most large remediation
projects, a multi-disciplined team is required.
Step 1: Preliminary Mold Evaluation
The objective in this case
is to examine the water intrusion and determine the extent of the mold contamination.
Make initial determination for the following: moisture corrections, type and extent
of clean up, type or extent of treatment, need for more extensive evaluation.
In some cases, air / and or surface samples are taken in this phase.
Typically,
Step 1 is provided by a professional, remediation, maintenance, or inspection
company. Experience in the areas of sample collection (e.g. following industry
association protocols), industrial hygiene, and/or mold remdiation are essential.
The company should be also have Errors & Omissions and/or Environmental Consultants
liability coverage.
Step 2: Extensive Investigation
The primary objective in this step is to determine the extent of the contamination.
This can be tricky due to the fact that mold contamination is often hidden. This
step often involves air and /or surface sampling.
Step 2 is most often
performed an experienced consultant with a strong background in building science
and mycology.
Step 3: Development of Scope of
Work and Specification for Remediation
Based on the information
gathered in the previous steps, a project abatement plan is developed that addresses
the following: correction of moisture / water intrusion; designation of areas,
building materials, etc that are to be removed or cleaned; how non contaminated
areas are protected; management of pressure relationships; level of personal safety
requirement; contractor experience and credentials; and other issues that must
be addressed for a successful abatement / remediation project.
Step 3
is most often performed an experienced consultant with a strong background in
building science and mycology.
Step 4: Microbial
Abatement / Remediation
This step involves following the plan as
developed in Steps 2 & 3. This work is performed by an experienced and properly
credentialed mold remediation company.
Step
5: Project Clearance
This step involves the visual inspection along
with sampling and analysis of the space to confirm the success of the abatement
/ remediation.
First
Step: "Preliminary Mold Evaluation - Service Description" —For a complete
description, costs, and request for service, click
here.
Mold Abatement
/ Remediation Capabilities
IAP, Inc. is the first company in the region to obtain a certification for mold
remediation.Council-certified Microbial Remediation Supervsior (CMRS) is awarded through
the American Indoor Air Quality Council. IAP is also certified for water damage
restoration (IICRC registration number 87480).
Three other significant
qualifications provide the required confidence level for our clients:
- Extensive project experience
(see project references within; additional references available upon request).
- Mold
Decontamination liability coverage (General & Contractors Professional liability
coverages now specifically exclude mold).
- Comprehensive
services - one stop shopping - as listed below.
IAP
is uniquely certified and experienced in providing the following mold remediation
services: - Abatement
/ removal of contaminated materials
- HVAC
System Cleaning
- Engineered
environmental controls (e.g., containment)
- Structural
drying
- Application
of EPA registered biocides
- Application
of Anasheild Microbe Shieldª
- Application
of ANABECª Advanced Cleaning
Solution
IAP References
References available upon
request.
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