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"Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings"

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Checklist for Mold Remediation

Investigate and evaluate moisture and mold problems
  • Assess size of moldy area (square feet)
  • Consider the possibility of hidden mold
  • Clean up small mold problems and fix moisture problems before they become large problems
  • Select remediation manager for medium or large size mold problem
  • Investigate areas associated with occupant complaints
  • Identify source(s) or cause of water or moisture problem(s)
  • Note type of water-damaged materials (wallboard, carpet, etc.)
  • Check inside air ducts and air handling unit
  • Throughout process, consult qualified professional if necessary or desired
Communicate with building occupants at all stages of process, as appropriate
  • Designate contact person for questions and comments about medium or large scale remediation as needed
Plan remediation
  • Adapt or modify remediation guidelines to fit your situation; use professional judgment
  • Plan to dry wet, non-moldy materials within 48 hours to prevent mold growth (see Table 1 and text)
  • Select cleanup methods for moldy items (see Table 2 and text)
  • Select Personal Protection Equipment - protect remediators (see Table 2 and text)
  • Select containment equipment - protect building occupants (see Table 2 and text)
  • Select remediation personnel who have the experience and training needed to implement the remediation plan and use Personal Protection Equipment and containment as appropriate

Remediate moisture and mold problems

  • Fix moisture problem, implement repair plan and/or maintenance plan
  • Dry wet, non-moldy materials within 48 hours to prevent mold growth
  • Clean and dry moldy materials (see Table 2 and text)
  • Discard moldy porous items that can't be cleaned (see Table 2 and text)

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* For details, see main text of this publication. Please note that this checklist was designed to highlight key parts of a school or commercial building remediation and does not list all potential steps or problems.

* The printed version of this document has an additional copy of this checklist in a pocket in the back.