Mold Remediation Contractor TX State
exam
What is a residential property? - building containing one or more residential dwelling units
intended to provide living quarters for more than a transitory period, including vacant or under
construction properties
Can an assessment report stand alone? - Yes, a separate assessment report is not needed in a
mold remediation protocol or mold management plan because the assessment report would be included
in these documents. A MAT or MAC can conduct an assessment and a report but only the MAC can
produce the protocol or management plan.
6 parts of MR protocol - 1) qty (rooms, area, contents)
2) containment (estimates of qty of materials to be removed/cleaned and identify contents to be
cleaned/discarded)
3) clearance level (methods employed for each area and remediation technique used)
4) ppe (types used, decon process/configuration)
5) cleaning methods (proposed containment and types for each area/remediation technique)
6)location (proposed clearance criteria for each type/area of work)
According to the CDC, how many indoor molds have been identified? - >1000
According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? - 1. Wet Vacuum
2. Damp-wipe
3. HEPA Vacuum
4. Discard
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - 30 - 50% (below 60%)
, According to the EPA, why is it recommended to clean up mold? - It gradually destroys the things
it grows on.
According to TMARR, what are the requirements for state exam? - *70% or higher
*can only take exam after taking accredited training course
*app must be submitted 5 days prior to test date with a $25 fee/individual may take the test if approved
arrangements with a $50 fee
*must pass within 3 attempts or individual must retake initial accredited course
According to TMARR, what is containment? - a component or enclosure designed/intended to
control the spread of the mold contamination into surrounding areas of the building. The containment
area is within the containment.
3 liabilities for Contractors and Consultants - 1) regulatory 2)criminal 3)civil
AIHA - American Industrial Hygiene Association
allergen - a substance, such as mold, that can cause allergic reactions
Amplification - growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels
Are all molds toxic? - No
Blastomyces - fungus inhabiting decaying wood
Can an individual perform both mold remediation and mold assessment activities? - Yes, but not
on the same project and must disclose any conflict of interest to any affected party
Can mold be found anywhere? - yes, they can grow on virtually any organic substance (food)
exam
What is a residential property? - building containing one or more residential dwelling units
intended to provide living quarters for more than a transitory period, including vacant or under
construction properties
Can an assessment report stand alone? - Yes, a separate assessment report is not needed in a
mold remediation protocol or mold management plan because the assessment report would be included
in these documents. A MAT or MAC can conduct an assessment and a report but only the MAC can
produce the protocol or management plan.
6 parts of MR protocol - 1) qty (rooms, area, contents)
2) containment (estimates of qty of materials to be removed/cleaned and identify contents to be
cleaned/discarded)
3) clearance level (methods employed for each area and remediation technique used)
4) ppe (types used, decon process/configuration)
5) cleaning methods (proposed containment and types for each area/remediation technique)
6)location (proposed clearance criteria for each type/area of work)
According to the CDC, how many indoor molds have been identified? - >1000
According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? - 1. Wet Vacuum
2. Damp-wipe
3. HEPA Vacuum
4. Discard
According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - 30 - 50% (below 60%)
, According to the EPA, why is it recommended to clean up mold? - It gradually destroys the things
it grows on.
According to TMARR, what are the requirements for state exam? - *70% or higher
*can only take exam after taking accredited training course
*app must be submitted 5 days prior to test date with a $25 fee/individual may take the test if approved
arrangements with a $50 fee
*must pass within 3 attempts or individual must retake initial accredited course
According to TMARR, what is containment? - a component or enclosure designed/intended to
control the spread of the mold contamination into surrounding areas of the building. The containment
area is within the containment.
3 liabilities for Contractors and Consultants - 1) regulatory 2)criminal 3)civil
AIHA - American Industrial Hygiene Association
allergen - a substance, such as mold, that can cause allergic reactions
Amplification - growth occurring to noticeable or detectable levels
Are all molds toxic? - No
Blastomyces - fungus inhabiting decaying wood
Can an individual perform both mold remediation and mold assessment activities? - Yes, but not
on the same project and must disclose any conflict of interest to any affected party
Can mold be found anywhere? - yes, they can grow on virtually any organic substance (food)
