Post Remediation Verification
A Post Remediation Verification inspection is conducted following the recommended remediation process outlined in a report from the Initial Mold Inspection. It is conducted to verify the effectiveness of the remediation process and in order to ensure the mold airborne levels are acceptable prior to the contractor removing there containment and prior to the reconstruction of the previously affected areas. An Initial Mold Inspection is commonly referred to as a “Baseline Inspection”. The Post Remediation Verification inspection is commonly referred to as a “Clearance Inspection”. A clearance inspection is beneficial in that first a visual assessment will be conducted to determine and document if the recommended removal of affected building materials, or amount necessary was removed as outlined in the initial inspection report, as well as to visually observe the remediated areas to ensure no remaining discoloration presumed to be mold growth is present, or remaining conditions that may be conducive to microbial growth, for example, “musty” odors and/or evidence of water penetration in the areas remediated.
In addition, microbial air sampling in remediated areas and areas located outside of the designated remediated areas may be performed in order to document that following the completion of the remediation process, the interior mold spore levels are acceptable.
Upon a favorable visual inspection and mold air screen, a “clearance” inspection report and independent laboratory results will follow. This report is your official documentation of the favorable completion of the remediation process and can be used to your benefit for future reference, or upon the future sale of your property (if desired to sell) to present to perspective buyers and real estate agents if disclosure is being requested.
GETAMOLDTEST.COM uses the following industry standard guidelines listed below for reference, in conducting the inspection:
Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings (Environmental Protection Agency)
How do you know when you have finished remediation/cleanup?
www.epa.gov/iaq/molds/mold_remediation.htmlInstitute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification Standards
12.2.8 Re-Occupancy Criteria
Standard IICRC S500, Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration (second edition)
www.iicrc.com
