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MOLDREMEDIATION
CONTRACTOR TX
STATE EXAM
Can mold be found anywhere? - Answers -yes, they can grow on virtually any organic
substance (food)
What is needed for mold to to grow? - Answers -moisture and oxygen must be present
What is the key to mold control? - Answers -Moisture control
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - Answers -30 - 50% (below 60%)
If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to prevent mold growth?
- Answers -within 48 hours
What are the EPA regulations for mold? - Answers -There are no EPA regulations for
mold
What is PPE? - Answers -personal protection equipment
What is the minimum PPE recommended? - Answers -N-95 respirator, gloves and eye
protection.
What should a remediation plan include? - Answers -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
What is the remediation manager's highest priority? - Answers -The protection of the
occupants and remediators health and safety.
, Remediation involves what 3 steps according to the EPA book? - Answers -1. Fix the
water/humidity problem
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -damaged areas
What are possible locations for hidden mold according to the EPA book? - Answers -
pipe chases, utility tunnels, walls behind furniture, condensate drain pans inside air
handler, porous thermal/acoustic liners in duct, roof materials above ceiling tiles
What three water (clean) damaged materials are recommended to discard and replace?
- Answers -1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation
What should you do if the building occupants are reporting serious health concerns? -
Answers -Advise them to consult a health professional
According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? - Answers -1. Wet Vacuum
2. Damp-wipe
3. HEPA Vacuum
4. Discard
What 2 clean-up methods are the same for concrete or cinder block regardless of the
square footage? - Answers -1 and 3 - Wet vac or HEPA vac
Which clean up method can be used on every piece of material or furnishing affected? -
Answers -3 - HEPA vacuum
For non-porous, hard surfaces such as plastics and metals, regardless of amount,
which cleaning methods are recommended. - Answers -1,2 and 3
Wet vacuum, damp wipe or HEPA vacuum
According to the EPA, why is it recommended to clean up mold? - Answers -It gradually
destroys the things it grows on.
How should materials that cannot be salvaged be disposed of? - Answers -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.
Is there special disposal instructions once bagged? - Answers -No, mold can be
disposed of like regular garbage.
What size surface area is limited containment? - Answers -10 to 100 sq feet
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