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Welcome to theEBC Seminar
The IAQ/Mold Assessment – Getting it Right! –
Controlling Your Risk
EBC Seminar
The IAQ/Mold Assessment – Getting it Right! –
Controlling Your Risk
Session Chair and Moderator
David Scarchilli
Occuhealth, Inc.
EBC Seminar
The IAQ/Mold Assessment – Getting it Right! –
Controlling Your Risk
First Speaker
Nancy A. Comeau
Massachusetts
Division of Occupational Safety
IAQ Issues-A Regulatory IAQ Issues-A Regulatory PerspectivePerspective
Nancy A. Comeau CIHNancy A. Comeau CIHOccupational Hygiene/Indoor Air Quality Occupational Hygiene/Indoor Air Quality
Program SupervisorProgram SupervisorMassachusetts Division of Occupational Safety Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety
(DOS) (DOS)
Goal of this talkGoal of this talk Explain who the Division of Explain who the Division of
Occupational Safety is and what Occupational Safety is and what authority we have in IAQ arenaauthority we have in IAQ arena
Explain what standards/regulations we Explain what standards/regulations we generally referencegenerally reference
Provide some information about Provide some information about standards/guidance documents/ standards/guidance documents/ certifications in IAQ fieldcertifications in IAQ field
Big QuestionsBig Questions
Which agencies deal Which agencies deal with indoor air with indoor air quality in quality in MassachusettsMassachusetts
Is there a difference Is there a difference between public and between public and private sector private sector workers in workers in MassachusettsMassachusetts
Private versus Public SectorPrivate versus Public Sector WorkplacesWorkplaces
Private sectorPrivate sector workplaces in the US workplaces in the US are covered by Federal OSHA are covered by Federal OSHA Standards.Standards.
Public sectorPublic sector workplaces are not workplaces are not specifically covered by OSHA specifically covered by OSHA Standards in MassachusettsStandards in Massachusetts
MassachusettsMassachusetts
Ma General Law Chapter 149 Section Ma General Law Chapter 149 Section 6 gives DOS the authority to make 6 gives DOS the authority to make reasonable rules, regulations and reasonable rules, regulations and orders for the prevention of accidents orders for the prevention of accidents and occupational diseasesand occupational diseases
MassachusettsMassachusetts There is not currently an OSHA Standard for indoor air There is not currently an OSHA Standard for indoor air
quality so DOS will investigate IAQ in the private sector quality so DOS will investigate IAQ in the private sector using Chapter 149 section 6 (OSHA pre-empts DOS using Chapter 149 section 6 (OSHA pre-empts DOS where there are existing standards)where there are existing standards)
Chapter 149 section 6 also covers municipal and county Chapter 149 section 6 also covers municipal and county workplaces however, it does NOT cover State workplaces however, it does NOT cover State workplacesworkplaces
Dos still investigates State workplaces on request or Dos still investigates State workplaces on request or complaint noting in report that it is the Personnel complaint noting in report that it is the Personnel Administrator who has authority for State employee Administrator who has authority for State employee health and safetyhealth and safety
OSHA and Indoor Air QualityOSHA and Indoor Air Quality
Federal Register 1994 OSHA Federal Register 1994 OSHA Proposed Indoor Air Quality StandardProposed Indoor Air Quality Standard
December 2001 withdrew proposal December 2001 withdrew proposal and terminated rulemaking and terminated rulemaking proceedingsproceedings
DOS Indoor Air Quality DOS Indoor Air Quality InvestigationsInvestigations
--Carbon DioxideCarbon Dioxide
-Carbon Monoxide-Carbon Monoxide
-Temp/Relative-Temp/Relative
-Humidity-Humidity
-VOC Scan-VOC Scan
-Formaldehyde-Formaldehyde
-Particulates-Particulates
-Ventilation-Ventilation
-Housekeeping-Housekeeping
-Water Damage-Water Damage
-ANY OTHER -ANY OTHER CONTAMINANT THAT CONTAMINANT THAT MIGHT BE PRESENT!!MIGHT BE PRESENT!!
Standards Referenced by DOS in Standards Referenced by DOS in IAQ investigations include:IAQ investigations include:
OSHA OSHA EPAEPA Mass State Building CodesMass State Building Codes Mass Plumbing CodesMass Plumbing Codes Fire CodesFire Codes ASHRAEASHRAE State regs-DEP anti-idling, DPH State regs-DEP anti-idling, DPH
Smoking regs, etcSmoking regs, etc Other recognized standards as Other recognized standards as
applicable including trade applicable including trade organizationsorganizations
Carbon MonoxideCarbon Monoxide
OSHA Standard is 50 ppm OSHA Standard is 50 ppm over 8 hour day-way too high over 8 hour day-way too high for general indoor air quality for general indoor air quality standardstandard
DOS uses EPA National DOS uses EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standard Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) standard of 3 ppm (NAAQS) standard of 3 ppm over ambient outside levels over ambient outside levels as indicator of source of CO as indicator of source of CO or no more than 9 ppm for 8 or no more than 9 ppm for 8 hour dayhour day
Carbon DioxideCarbon Dioxide Only used as INDICATOR of Only used as INDICATOR of
adequate ventilation (Must test adequate ventilation (Must test in in normallynormally occupied space) occupied space)
DOS RecommendationsDOS Recommendations• Less than 800 ppm-considered to Less than 800 ppm-considered to
be adequate ventilationbe adequate ventilation• 800-1000 ppm considered marginal 800-1000 ppm considered marginal
ventilationventilation
ASHRAE 62 –700 ppm above ASHRAE 62 –700 ppm above background outside (typically background outside (typically 300)300)
Diesel Exhaust/ParticulatesDiesel Exhaust/Particulates Anti Idling Laws in many Anti Idling Laws in many
statesstates
Massachusetts(Massachusetts(M.G.L. Chapter 90, SectiM.G.L. Chapter 90, Section 16Aon 16A) and DEP regulations () and DEP regulations (310 CMR 7.11(1)(b)310 CMR 7.11(1)(b)) ) limit vehicle idling to no limit vehicle idling to no more than five minutes more than five minutes
Temperature and Relative HumidityTemperature and Relative Humidity DOS uses ASHRAE Standard 55-DOS uses ASHRAE Standard 55-
1992 Thermal Environmental 1992 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Conditions for Human OccupancyOccupancy
Considered comfortable for Considered comfortable for about 80% populationabout 80% population
Massachusetts General Law Massachusetts General Law Section 113, Chapter 149 Section 113, Chapter 149 requires that adequate heat be requires that adequate heat be provided from October 15 provided from October 15 through May 15through May 15
www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-389.htm389.htm
www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-382.htm382.htm
FormaldehydeFormaldehyde
OSHA Standard is 0.75 OSHA Standard is 0.75 ppm. Far too high for ppm. Far too high for indoor air environments.indoor air environments.
ASHRAE standard 0.1 ASHRAE standard 0.1 ppmppm
Irritant effects found at Irritant effects found at 0.1 ppm0.1 ppm
VentilationVentilation State Building Codes drive ventilation State Building Codes drive ventilation
requirementsrequirements
Ventilation is expected to meet the building Ventilation is expected to meet the building code that was in existence at the time the code that was in existence at the time the facility was built or significantly renovatedfacility was built or significantly renovated
While building codes may change over the While building codes may change over the years, facility generally does not have to years, facility generally does not have to upgrade to new code until renovatedupgrade to new code until renovated
Natural ventilation (openable windows) Natural ventilation (openable windows) allowed allowed
Ventilation StandardsVentilation Standards Building Codes-In Massachusetts now in 6Building Codes-In Massachusetts now in 6thth
edition of building code. 6edition of building code. 6thth edition in effect since edition in effect since 1997-adopted the BOCA mechanical code for 1997-adopted the BOCA mechanical code for ventilation requirements in SPECIFIC settingsventilation requirements in SPECIFIC settings
• Ex-Bowling alleys- 25 cfm outdoor air per personEx-Bowling alleys- 25 cfm outdoor air per person -Auditoriums-15 cfm outdoor air per person-Auditoriums-15 cfm outdoor air per person
ASHRAE Standard 62 Ventilation for Acceptable ASHRAE Standard 62 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality-(may be incorporated as parts Indoor Air Quality-(may be incorporated as parts of some building codes)of some building codes)
Building codes may be at local level as wellBuilding codes may be at local level as well
Natural VentilationNatural Ventilation Mass Building Code, Mass Building Code,
66thth edition allows for edition allows for openable windows openable windows that meet the that meet the requirements of requirements of 789CMR section 1208789CMR section 1208
In summary-requires In summary-requires that openable window that openable window be at least 4% of floor be at least 4% of floor area (100 ftarea (100 ft22 room room needs 4 ftneeds 4 ft2 2 openable openable window area)window area)
ASHRAE Ventilation StandardASHRAE Ventilation Standard(ASHRAE 62.1-2004)(ASHRAE 62.1-2004)
ASHRAE standard- if properly ASHRAE standard- if properly executed 80% of people will NOT executed 80% of people will NOT express dissatisfaction!express dissatisfaction!
CO2 levels no more than 700 above CO2 levels no more than 700 above background levelsbackground levels
Ventilation Inspection and CleanupVentilation Inspection and Cleanup
National Air Duct Cleaners AssociationNational Air Duct Cleaners Association(www.nadca.com)(www.nadca.com)• Certified Air System Cleaning SpecialistCertified Air System Cleaning Specialist• Certified Ventilation InspectorsCertified Ventilation Inspectors• Ventilation System Mold RemediatorVentilation System Mold Remediator
Mold and Water DamageMold and Water Damage Premise is that all water damage can Premise is that all water damage can
lead to microbial growth if not dried lead to microbial growth if not dried within 48-72 hourswithin 48-72 hours
If water leaks, must find and If water leaks, must find and eliminate source eliminate source
Remove and replace water damaged Remove and replace water damaged materials that are porousmaterials that are porous
Clean and decontaminate non- Clean and decontaminate non- porous surfacesporous surfaces
Reference EPA Mold Remediation Reference EPA Mold Remediation GuideGuide
Mold SurveysMold Surveys New ASTM Standards New ASTM Standards
E2418-06 Standard Guide E2418-06 Standard Guide for Readily Observable Mold for Readily Observable Mold and Conditions Conducive and Conditions Conducive to Mold in Commercial to Mold in Commercial Buildings:Baseline Survey Buildings:Baseline Survey ProcessProcess
Goal is to improve quality Goal is to improve quality and consistency of mold and consistency of mold surveyssurveys
www.astm.orgwww.astm.org
Analysis/Assessment of MoldsAnalysis/Assessment of Molds Most agencies, including DOS Most agencies, including DOS
recommend visual, olfactory recommend visual, olfactory observation along with detailed observation along with detailed history of water damage-Most do history of water damage-Most do not recommend air samplingnot recommend air sampling
If sampling is done-If sampling is done- Use AIHA accredited laboratory-Use AIHA accredited laboratory-
Environmental Microbiology Environmental Microbiology Proficiency Analytical Testing Lab Proficiency Analytical Testing Lab (EMPAT)(EMPAT)
(www.aiha.org)(www.aiha.org)
Sample methods in accordance Sample methods in accordance with ACGIH, NIOSH, AIHAwith ACGIH, NIOSH, AIHA
Mold StandardsMold Standards
Currently there are Currently there are no Federal or no Federal or professional limits professional limits established for established for molds, spores, molds, spores, mycotoxins or mycotoxins or other bioaerosols other bioaerosols with which to with which to compare air compare air samplessamples
Mold RemediationMold Remediation
IICRC S520 Mold IICRC S520 Mold Remediation StandardRemediation Standard
IICRC 500 Water Damage IICRC 500 Water Damage Restoration Standard Restoration Standard (www.iicrc.org/home)(www.iicrc.org/home)
EPA Mold Remediation in EPA Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Schools and Commercial BuildingsBuildings
(www.epa.gov/(www.epa.gov/iaq/molds)iaq/molds)
Construction/RenovationConstruction/Renovation PREVENTINGPREVENTING
INDOOR AIR QUALITY PROBLEMSINDOOR AIR QUALITY PROBLEMS
DURING CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONDURING CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
(www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-(www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-388.htm)388.htm)
School construction regs under Dept of School construction regs under Dept of Ed in Mass require compliance with Ed in Mass require compliance with SMACNASMACNA
"IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings "IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction" published by the Under Construction" published by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc. Contractors National Association, Inc. (SMACNA). (www.smacna.org) (SMACNA). (www.smacna.org)
Indoor Air Quality Management Indoor Air Quality Management PlanPlan
Always recommend an IAQ Always recommend an IAQ Management plan based on:Management plan based on:
• Tools for Schools Tools for Schools • OSHA Proposed IAQ StandardOSHA Proposed IAQ Standard• EPA/NIOSH Building Air Quality PlanEPA/NIOSH Building Air Quality Plan
Further Information-General IAQFurther Information-General IAQ Division of Occupational Safety www.mass.gov/dosDivision of Occupational Safety www.mass.gov/dos
Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov/iaqEnvironmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov/iaq
OSHA www.osha.govOSHA www.osha.gov
Healthy Schools Website Healthy Schools Website mphaweb.org/pol_schools.htmlmphaweb.org/pol_schools.html
Environmentally Preferable Products Environmentally Preferable Products www.mass.gov/epp/enviro.htmwww.mass.gov/epp/enviro.htm
Department of Public Health Department of Public Health www.mass.gov/dph/beha/iaq/iaqhome.htmwww.mass.gov/dph/beha/iaq/iaqhome.htm
Environmental Law Institute-IAQ LawsEnvironmental Law Institute-IAQ Lawswww.elistore.orgwww.elistore.org
IAQ Issues-A Regulatory IAQ Issues-A Regulatory PerspectivePerspective
Nancy A. Comeau CIHNancy A. Comeau CIHOccupational Hygiene/Indoor Air Quality Occupational Hygiene/Indoor Air Quality
Program SupervisorProgram SupervisorMassachusetts Division of Occupational Safety Massachusetts Division of Occupational Safety
(DOS) (DOS)
Goal of this talkGoal of this talk Explain who the Division of Explain who the Division of
Occupational Safety is and what Occupational Safety is and what authority we have in IAQ arenaauthority we have in IAQ arena
Explain what standards/regulations we Explain what standards/regulations we generally referencegenerally reference
Provide some information about Provide some information about standards/guidance documents/ standards/guidance documents/ certifications in IAQ fieldcertifications in IAQ field
Big QuestionsBig Questions
Which agencies deal Which agencies deal with indoor air with indoor air quality in quality in MassachusettsMassachusetts
Is there a difference Is there a difference between public and between public and private sector private sector workers in workers in MassachusettsMassachusetts
Private versus Public SectorPrivate versus Public Sector WorkplacesWorkplaces
Private sectorPrivate sector workplaces in the US workplaces in the US are covered by Federal OSHA are covered by Federal OSHA Standards.Standards.
Public sectorPublic sector workplaces are not workplaces are not specifically covered by OSHA specifically covered by OSHA Standards in MassachusettsStandards in Massachusetts
MassachusettsMassachusetts
Ma General Law Chapter 149 Section Ma General Law Chapter 149 Section 6 gives DOS the authority to make 6 gives DOS the authority to make reasonable rules, regulations and reasonable rules, regulations and orders for the prevention of accidents orders for the prevention of accidents and occupational diseasesand occupational diseases
MassachusettsMassachusetts There is not currently an OSHA Standard for indoor air There is not currently an OSHA Standard for indoor air
quality so DOS will investigate IAQ in the private sector quality so DOS will investigate IAQ in the private sector using Chapter 149 section 6 (OSHA pre-empts DOS using Chapter 149 section 6 (OSHA pre-empts DOS where there are existing standards)where there are existing standards)
Chapter 149 section 6 also covers municipal and county Chapter 149 section 6 also covers municipal and county workplaces however, it does NOT cover State workplaces however, it does NOT cover State workplacesworkplaces
Dos still investigates State workplaces on request or Dos still investigates State workplaces on request or complaint noting in report that it is the Personnel complaint noting in report that it is the Personnel Administrator who has authority for State employee Administrator who has authority for State employee health and safetyhealth and safety
OSHA and Indoor Air QualityOSHA and Indoor Air Quality
Federal Register 1994 OSHA Federal Register 1994 OSHA Proposed Indoor Air Quality StandardProposed Indoor Air Quality Standard
December 2001 withdrew proposal December 2001 withdrew proposal and terminated rulemaking and terminated rulemaking proceedingsproceedings
DOS Indoor Air Quality DOS Indoor Air Quality InvestigationsInvestigations
--Carbon DioxideCarbon Dioxide
-Carbon Monoxide-Carbon Monoxide
-Temp/Relative-Temp/Relative
-Humidity-Humidity
-VOC Scan-VOC Scan
-Formaldehyde-Formaldehyde
-Particulates-Particulates
-Ventilation-Ventilation
-Housekeeping-Housekeeping
-Water Damage-Water Damage
-ANY OTHER -ANY OTHER CONTAMINANT THAT CONTAMINANT THAT MIGHT BE PRESENT!!MIGHT BE PRESENT!!
Standards Referenced by DOS in Standards Referenced by DOS in IAQ investigations include:IAQ investigations include:
OSHA OSHA EPAEPA Mass State Building CodesMass State Building Codes Mass Plumbing CodesMass Plumbing Codes Fire CodesFire Codes ASHRAEASHRAE State regs-DEP anti-idling, DPH State regs-DEP anti-idling, DPH
Smoking regs, etcSmoking regs, etc Other recognized standards as Other recognized standards as
applicable including trade applicable including trade organizationsorganizations
Carbon MonoxideCarbon Monoxide
OSHA Standard is 50 ppm OSHA Standard is 50 ppm over 8 hour day-way too high over 8 hour day-way too high for general indoor air quality for general indoor air quality standardstandard
DOS uses EPA National DOS uses EPA National Ambient Air Quality Standard Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) standard of 3 ppm (NAAQS) standard of 3 ppm over ambient outside levels over ambient outside levels as indicator of source of CO as indicator of source of CO or no more than 9 ppm for 8 or no more than 9 ppm for 8 hour dayhour day
Carbon DioxideCarbon Dioxide Only used as INDICATOR of Only used as INDICATOR of
adequate ventilation (Must test adequate ventilation (Must test in in normallynormally occupied space) occupied space)
DOS RecommendationsDOS Recommendations• Less than 800 ppm-considered to Less than 800 ppm-considered to
be adequate ventilationbe adequate ventilation• 800-1000 ppm considered marginal 800-1000 ppm considered marginal
ventilationventilation
ASHRAE 62 –700 ppm above ASHRAE 62 –700 ppm above background outside (typically background outside (typically 300)300)
Diesel Exhaust/ParticulatesDiesel Exhaust/Particulates Anti Idling Laws in many Anti Idling Laws in many
statesstates
Massachusetts(Massachusetts(M.G.L. Chapter 90, SectiM.G.L. Chapter 90, Section 16Aon 16A) and DEP regulations () and DEP regulations (310 CMR 7.11(1)(b)310 CMR 7.11(1)(b)) ) limit vehicle idling to no limit vehicle idling to no more than five minutes more than five minutes
Temperature and Relative HumidityTemperature and Relative Humidity DOS uses ASHRAE Standard 55-DOS uses ASHRAE Standard 55-
1992 Thermal Environmental 1992 Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Conditions for Human OccupancyOccupancy
Considered comfortable for Considered comfortable for about 80% populationabout 80% population
Massachusetts General Law Massachusetts General Law Section 113, Chapter 149 Section 113, Chapter 149 requires that adequate heat be requires that adequate heat be provided from October 15 provided from October 15 through May 15through May 15
www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-389.htm389.htm
www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-382.htm382.htm
FormaldehydeFormaldehyde
OSHA Standard is 0.75 OSHA Standard is 0.75 ppm. Far too high for ppm. Far too high for indoor air environments.indoor air environments.
ASHRAE standard 0.1 ASHRAE standard 0.1 ppmppm
Irritant effects found at Irritant effects found at 0.1 ppm0.1 ppm
VentilationVentilation State Building Codes drive ventilation State Building Codes drive ventilation
requirementsrequirements
Ventilation is expected to meet the building Ventilation is expected to meet the building code that was in existence at the time the code that was in existence at the time the facility was built or significantly renovatedfacility was built or significantly renovated
While building codes may change over the While building codes may change over the years, facility generally does not have to years, facility generally does not have to upgrade to new code until renovatedupgrade to new code until renovated
Natural ventilation (openable windows) Natural ventilation (openable windows) allowed allowed
Ventilation StandardsVentilation Standards Building Codes-In Massachusetts now in 6Building Codes-In Massachusetts now in 6thth
edition of building code. 6edition of building code. 6thth edition in effect since edition in effect since 1997-adopted the BOCA mechanical code for 1997-adopted the BOCA mechanical code for ventilation requirements in SPECIFIC settingsventilation requirements in SPECIFIC settings
• Ex-Bowling alleys- 25 cfm outdoor air per personEx-Bowling alleys- 25 cfm outdoor air per person -Auditoriums-15 cfm outdoor air per person-Auditoriums-15 cfm outdoor air per person
ASHRAE Standard 62 Ventilation for Acceptable ASHRAE Standard 62 Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality-(may be incorporated as parts Indoor Air Quality-(may be incorporated as parts of some building codes)of some building codes)
Building codes may be at local level as wellBuilding codes may be at local level as well
Natural VentilationNatural Ventilation Mass Building Code, Mass Building Code,
66thth edition allows for edition allows for openable windows openable windows that meet the that meet the requirements of requirements of 789CMR section 1208789CMR section 1208
In summary-requires In summary-requires that openable window that openable window be at least 4% of floor be at least 4% of floor area (100 ftarea (100 ft22 room room needs 4 ftneeds 4 ft2 2 openable openable window area)window area)
ASHRAE Ventilation StandardASHRAE Ventilation Standard(ASHRAE 62.1-2004)(ASHRAE 62.1-2004)
ASHRAE standard- if properly ASHRAE standard- if properly executed 80% of people will NOT executed 80% of people will NOT express dissatisfaction!express dissatisfaction!
CO2 levels no more than 700 above CO2 levels no more than 700 above background levelsbackground levels
Ventilation Inspection and CleanupVentilation Inspection and Cleanup
National Air Duct Cleaners AssociationNational Air Duct Cleaners Association(www.nadca.com)(www.nadca.com)• Certified Air System Cleaning SpecialistCertified Air System Cleaning Specialist• Certified Ventilation InspectorsCertified Ventilation Inspectors• Ventilation System Mold RemediatorVentilation System Mold Remediator
Mold and Water DamageMold and Water Damage Premise is that all water damage can Premise is that all water damage can
lead to microbial growth if not dried lead to microbial growth if not dried within 48-72 hourswithin 48-72 hours
If water leaks, must find and If water leaks, must find and eliminate source eliminate source
Remove and replace water damaged Remove and replace water damaged materials that are porousmaterials that are porous
Clean and decontaminate non- Clean and decontaminate non- porous surfacesporous surfaces
Reference EPA Mold Remediation Reference EPA Mold Remediation GuideGuide
Mold SurveysMold Surveys New ASTM Standards New ASTM Standards
E2418-06 Standard Guide E2418-06 Standard Guide for Readily Observable Mold for Readily Observable Mold and Conditions Conducive and Conditions Conducive to Mold in Commercial to Mold in Commercial Buildings:Baseline Survey Buildings:Baseline Survey ProcessProcess
Goal is to improve quality Goal is to improve quality and consistency of mold and consistency of mold surveyssurveys
www.astm.orgwww.astm.org
Analysis/Assessment of MoldsAnalysis/Assessment of Molds Most agencies, including DOS Most agencies, including DOS
recommend visual, olfactory recommend visual, olfactory observation along with detailed observation along with detailed history of water damage-Most do history of water damage-Most do not recommend air samplingnot recommend air sampling
If sampling is done-If sampling is done- Use AIHA accredited laboratory-Use AIHA accredited laboratory-
Environmental Microbiology Environmental Microbiology Proficiency Analytical Testing Lab Proficiency Analytical Testing Lab (EMPAT)(EMPAT)
((www.aiha.orgwww.aiha.org))
Sample methods in accordance Sample methods in accordance with ACGIH, NIOSH, AIHAwith ACGIH, NIOSH, AIHA
Mold StandardsMold Standards
Currently there are Currently there are no Federal or no Federal or professional limits professional limits established for established for molds, spores, molds, spores, mycotoxins or mycotoxins or other bioaerosols other bioaerosols with which to with which to compare air compare air samplessamples
Mold RemediationMold Remediation
IICRC S520 Mold IICRC S520 Mold Remediation StandardRemediation Standard
IICRC 500 Water Damage IICRC 500 Water Damage Restoration Standard (Restoration Standard (www.iicrc.org/homewww.iicrc.org/home))
EPA Mold Remediation in EPA Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Schools and Commercial BuildingsBuildings
((www.epa.gov/www.epa.gov/iaq/iaq/molds)molds)
Construction/RenovationConstruction/Renovation PREVENTINGPREVENTING
INDOOR AIR QUALITY PROBLEMSINDOOR AIR QUALITY PROBLEMS
DURING CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATIONDURING CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION
(www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-(www.mass.gov/dos/iaqdocs/iaq-388.htm)388.htm)
School construction regs under Dept of School construction regs under Dept of Ed in Mass require compliance with Ed in Mass require compliance with SMACNASMACNA
"IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings "IAQ Guidelines for Occupied Buildings Under Construction" published by the Under Construction" published by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc. Contractors National Association, Inc. (SMACNA). (www.smacna.org) (SMACNA). (www.smacna.org)
Indoor Air Quality Management Indoor Air Quality Management PlanPlan
Always recommend an IAQ Always recommend an IAQ Management plan based on:Management plan based on:
• Tools for Schools Tools for Schools • OSHA Proposed IAQ StandardOSHA Proposed IAQ Standard• EPA/NIOSH Building Air Quality PlanEPA/NIOSH Building Air Quality Plan
Further Information-General IAQFurther Information-General IAQ Division of Occupational Safety Division of Occupational Safety www.mass.govwww.mass.gov/dos/dos
Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov/iaqwww.epa.gov/iaq
OSHA OSHA www.osha.govwww.osha.gov
Healthy Schools Website Healthy Schools Website mphaweb.org/pol_schools.htmlmphaweb.org/pol_schools.html
Environmentally Preferable Products Environmentally Preferable Products www.mass.gov/epp/enviro.htmwww.mass.gov/epp/enviro.htm
Department of Public Health Department of Public Health www.mass.gov/dph/beha/iaq/iaqhome.htmwww.mass.gov/dph/beha/iaq/iaqhome.htm
Environmental Law Institute-IAQ LawsEnvironmental Law Institute-IAQ Lawswww.elistore.orgwww.elistore.org
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Thanks to all our SpeakersAnd
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