MRS Regulatory Compliance & Industry Standards 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which EPA document provides the primary guidance on mold remediation in schools and commercial buildings?
- EPA 402-K-01-001 'Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings' (Correct answer)
- EPA 600-R-01-003 'Mold Growth and Indoor Air Quality'
- EPA 560-K-03-001 'Mold Control for Building Professionals'
- EPA 402-K-09-009 'Mold Sampling and Analysis Guide'
Correct answer: EPA 402-K-01-001 'Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings'
EPA 402-K-01-001, titled 'Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings,' is the primary EPA guidance document for commercial mold remediation.
Question 2: The IICRC S520 'Standard for Professional Mold Remediation' is published by which organization?
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration
- Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (Correct answer)
- Environmental Protection Agency
- American Industrial Hygiene Association
Correct answer: Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification
The IICRC S520 is published by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, which sets industry standards for mold remediation professionals.
Question 3: Under OSHA standards, which regulation primarily governs respiratory protection for mold remediation workers?
- 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection) (Correct answer)
- 29 CFR 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication)
- 29 CFR 1926.62 (Lead in Construction)
- 29 CFR 1910.146 (Permit-Required Confined Spaces)
Correct answer: 29 CFR 1910.134 (Respiratory Protection)
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.134 governs respiratory protection requirements, which is the most critical OSHA standard for mold remediation workers facing airborne spore hazards.
Question 4: Which of the following is NOT a requirement under IICRC S520 for a mold remediation project?
- Conducting a pre-remediation inspection
- Establishing engineering controls
- Submitting a government permit before remediation begins (Correct answer)
- Performing post-remediation verification
Correct answer: Submitting a government permit before remediation begins
IICRC S520 does not require a government permit before remediation begins; it focuses on industry best practices including inspection, engineering controls, and post-remediation verification.
Question 5: Under New York State's Mold Law (Article 32), mold remediation projects affecting more than what area require a licensed contractor?
- 10 square feet (Correct answer)
- 25 square feet
- 50 square feet
- 100 square feet
Correct answer: 10 square feet
New York State's Article 32 of the Labor Law requires licensed mold assessors and remediators for projects where the mold condition exceeds 10 square feet.
Question 6: Which federal agency has primary authority over occupational exposure to mold in the workplace?
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) (Correct answer)
- National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
Correct answer: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
OSHA has primary authority over occupational safety and health in the workplace, including worker exposure to mold during remediation activities.
Question 7: The IICRC S520 classifies mold contamination into how many condition levels?
- 2
- 3 (Correct answer)
- 4
- 5
Correct answer: 3
IICRC S520 defines three condition levels: Condition 1 (normal fungal ecology), Condition 2 (settled spores without active growth), and Condition 3 (actual mold growth and amplification).
MRS Regulatory Compliance & Industry Standards 1
Which EPA document provides the primary guidance on mold remediation in schools and commercial buildings?