CPR Mold Assessment & Abatement 2

Question 1

Which EPA document provides guidance on mold remediation in schools and commercial buildings?

Accepted Answer

EPA 402-K-01-001 'Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings'

Answer

EPA 402-K-01-001 is the primary federal guidance document for mold remediation in schools and commercial buildings.

Question 2

A mold assessor finds visible mold on drywall but air sampling shows low spore counts. What is the most likely explanation?

Accepted Answer

The mold colony is not actively releasing spores at the time of sampling

Answer

Mold colonies release spores intermittently, so air sampling at a given moment may not reflect the visible contamination present.

Question 3

Under IICRC S520, what defines a 'Condition 3' mold environment?

Accepted Answer

An indoor environment contaminated with the equivalent of an outdoor or an otherwise uninhabited space, with actual mold growth

Answer

IICRC S520 Condition 3 describes actual mold growth and contamination that requires full remediation protocols.

Question 4

What is the primary purpose of negative air pressure during mold remediation?

Accepted Answer

To prevent cross-contamination of spores to unaffected areas

Answer

Negative air pressure keeps airborne spores contained within the work area, preventing them from migrating to clean spaces.

Question 5

Which genus of mold is commonly associated with 'sick building syndrome' and often found on water-damaged cellulose materials?

Accepted Answer

Stachybotrys chartarum

Answer

Stachybotrys chartarum, sometimes called 'black mold,' thrives on wet cellulose and is linked to adverse health effects in buildings.

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