WTR CERT DEFINITIONS

allergen - Answer- a substance that produces an allergic reaction in an individual antigens - Answer- foreign substances that trigger the attack of antibodies in the immune response. antimicrobial - Answer- able to destroy or suppress the growth of pathogens and other micro-organisms asthma - Answer- A chronic allergic disorder characterized by episodes of severe breathing difficulty, coughing, and wheezing. balanced drying - Answer- The point at which evaporation and dehumidification are balanced at optimum levels. Bioaerosols - Answer- Airborne particles that are living or originate from living organisms. biocide - Answer- substance that destroys living microorganisms ; both pathogenic and non pathogenic Category of loss - Answer- Condition of the water as it relates to human health Cat 1 Water - Answer- Originates from sanitary water Cat 2 water - Answer- Originates from significantly contaminated water Cat 3 water - Answer- Originates from grossly contaminated water or water containing pathogens cide - Answer- to kill Class Of Water - Answer- Amount of water absorption and estimated evaporation load Class 1 water intrusion - Answer- least amount of water absorbtion and evaporation load. represent less than 5% Class 2 water intrusion - Answer- significant amount of water absortion and evaporation load. between 5% and 40% Class 3 water intrusion - Answer- greatest amount of water absorbtion and evaporation load. more than 40% Class 4 water intrusion - Answer- deeply held or bound water. involves a significant amount of water absorption into low evaporation materials