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Mold Remediation Contractor TX StateExam Review
1. Can mold be found anywhere?: yes, they can grow on
virtually any organic substance (food)
2. What is needed for mold to to grow?: moisture and oxygen
must be present
3. What is the key to mold control?: Moisture control
4. According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH?: 30 - 50%
(below 60%)
5. If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and
dried to prevent mold growth?: within 48 hours
6. What are the EPA regulations for mold?: There are no EPA
regulations for mold
7. What is PPE?: personal protection equipment
8. What is the minimum PPE recommended?: N-95 respirator,
gloves and eye protection.
9. What should a remediation plan include?: 1. Steps to fix the
water/moisture problem
2. The use of PPE
3. The steps to contain and remove moldy building materials to
avoid spreading
,10. What is the remediation manager's highest priority?: The
protection of the occupants and remediators health and safety.
11. Remediation involves what 3 steps according to the EPA
book?: 1. Fix the water/humidity problem
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -damaged areas
12. What are possible locations for hidden mold according to
the EPA book?-
: pipe chases, utility tunnels, walls behind furniture, condensate
drain pans inside air handler, porous thermal/acoustic liners in
duct, roof materials above ceiling tiles
13. What three water (clean) damaged materials are
recommended to discard and replace?: 1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation
14. What should you do if the building occupants are
reporting serious health concerns?: Advise them to consult a
health professional
15. According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods?:
1. Wet Vacuum
2. Damp-wipe
3. HEPA Vacuum
4. Discard
, 16. What 2 clean-up methods are the same for concrete or
cinder block regard- less of the square footage?: 1 and 3 - Wet
vac or HEPA vac
17. Which clean up method can be used on every piece of
material or furnish- ing affected?: 3 - HEPA vacuum
18. For non-porous, hard surfaces such as plastics and
metals, regardless of amount, which cleaning methods are
recommended.: 1,2 and 3
Wet vacuum, damp wipe or HEPA vacuum
19. According to the EPA, why is it recommended to clean up
mold?: It gradu- ally destroys the things it grows on.
20. How should materials that cannot be salvaged be
disposed of?: Double bagged using 6 mil poly. Bags must be
sealed before disposal to minimize mold dispersion. Large items
with heavy mold should be covered with poly sheeting and sealed
with duct tape.
21. Is there special disposal instructions once bagged?: No,
mold can be dis- posed of like regular garbage.
22. What size surface area is limited containment?: 10 to 100
sq feet
23. What size surface area is full containment used?: More
than 100sf
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