44966 Falcon Place
Suite 190
Sterling, VA 20166
Phone: 703-547-1680
Fax: 703-689-9710 |
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ACT adheres to “industry standards” with regards to mold assessment and
remediation practices. In general, industry standards include EPA-issued
references, references issued by the New York City Department of Health
(NYCDOH), and other publications by various indoor air quality and industrial
hygiene professional associations and organizations. ACT also relies on years
of experience with indoor air quality work, including biological (fungi and
bacteria) assessments and remediation projects conducted in commercial
buildings and hospitals.
For mold remediation of building interiors, the current industry
standard includes:
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The removal of all mold growth from the building, which typically involves the
removal of non-salvageable water damaged/mold contaminated porous surfaces (for
example, sheetrock walls and carpet), and the removal of mold from the surfaces
of non-porous and/or salvageable components (for example, metal, wood
structural members and concrete).
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Guideline protocol includes negative air pressurization containment of the work
areas with HEPA air filtration to control mold spore dispersion unavoidably
caused by remediation activity; qualified personnel equipped with PPE (personal
protective equipment); surface cleaning practices; and disposal practices.
ACT may perform air sampling and testing at the conclusion of a project to
demonstrate that acceptable air quality conditions have been returned to the
building.
For any mold contaminated building, the cause of the moisture problem must be
identified and corrected. Typically, plumbing failures, flooding, leaks and
other obvious causes can be readily identified and corrected. ACT has the
expertise to assist with understanding the likely causes if associated with
compromised vapor barriers, inadequate humidity control and/or HVAC operation
dynamics.
ACT has the expertise and experience to perform full mold assessment and
remediation services, on a turnkey basis, or on an as-needed basis. ACT carries
full Professional Environmental Liability insurance including Mold-Specific
insurance coverage.
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