Mold remediation: a practical approach. (Technology: HVAC/Environmental).(related article:Suggested engineering controls)

Plant Engineering, June, 2003 by Silicato, Steven R.

Key Concepts

* Mold requires water, food, and a stable environment.

* Mold remediation regulations do not exist, only guidelines do.

* Selection of a contractor should be done as if choosing a doctor or an attorney.

Excessive mold growth in indoor environments has become an increasing health and environmental concern, as well as the subject of controversy and litigation. While human response to mold varies widely, no official medical relationship exists between exposure and human response. Nor are there any currently definitive clearance criteria or legislative guidelines for mold remediation, although a number of de facto standards and work practices are generally accepted. Still, with so much at stake, it is essential to...

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