Mold Remediation Contractor TX
State exam
Can mold be found anywhere? - -yes, they can grow on virtually any organic
substance (food)
-What is needed for mold to to grow? - -moisture and oxygen must be
present
-What is the key to mold control? - -Moisture control
-According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - -30 - 50% (below 60%)
-If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to prevent
mold growth? - -within 48 hours
-What are the EPA regulations for mold? - -There are no EPA regulations for
mold
-What is PPE? - -personal protection equipment
-What is the minimum PPE recommended? - -N-95 respirator, gloves and
eye protection.
-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
-What is the remediation manager's highest priority? - -The protection of
the occupants and remediators health and safety.
-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
-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
, -What three water (clean) damaged materials are recommended to discard
and replace? - -1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation
-What should you do if the building occupants are reporting serious health
concerns? - -Advise them to consult a health professional
-According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? - -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? - -1 and 3 - Wet vac or HEPA vac
-Which clean up method can be used on every piece of material or
furnishing affected? - -3 - HEPA vacuum
-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
-According to the EPA, why is it recommended to clean up mold? - -It
gradually destroys the things it grows on.
-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.
-Is there special disposal instructions once bagged? - -No, mold can be
disposed of like regular garbage.
-What size surface area is limited containment? - -10 to 100 sq feet
-What size surface area is full containment used? - -More than 100sf
-What is a PAPR and when is it recommended? - -Power air purifying
respirator used in full containment situations. It uses a blower to force air
through the HEPA filter that is supplied to a mask that covers the entire face.
-The containment must be maintained by what type of pressure? - -
Negative
State exam
Can mold be found anywhere? - -yes, they can grow on virtually any organic
substance (food)
-What is needed for mold to to grow? - -moisture and oxygen must be
present
-What is the key to mold control? - -Moisture control
-According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH? - -30 - 50% (below 60%)
-If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to prevent
mold growth? - -within 48 hours
-What are the EPA regulations for mold? - -There are no EPA regulations for
mold
-What is PPE? - -personal protection equipment
-What is the minimum PPE recommended? - -N-95 respirator, gloves and
eye protection.
-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
-What is the remediation manager's highest priority? - -The protection of
the occupants and remediators health and safety.
-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
-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
, -What three water (clean) damaged materials are recommended to discard
and replace? - -1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation
-What should you do if the building occupants are reporting serious health
concerns? - -Advise them to consult a health professional
-According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods? - -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? - -1 and 3 - Wet vac or HEPA vac
-Which clean up method can be used on every piece of material or
furnishing affected? - -3 - HEPA vacuum
-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
-According to the EPA, why is it recommended to clean up mold? - -It
gradually destroys the things it grows on.
-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.
-Is there special disposal instructions once bagged? - -No, mold can be
disposed of like regular garbage.
-What size surface area is limited containment? - -10 to 100 sq feet
-What size surface area is full containment used? - -More than 100sf
-What is a PAPR and when is it recommended? - -Power air purifying
respirator used in full containment situations. It uses a blower to force air
through the HEPA filter that is supplied to a mask that covers the entire face.
-The containment must be maintained by what type of pressure? - -
Negative
