Advanced Mold Inspection

Course Cost: $295.00

Course Value
Have you seen potential mold at a property but were not sure about the proper way to sample it? Did you know mold can start to grow within 24 hours of a moisture event? Are you already performing mold inspections but would like to learn new and advanced techniques?

This course will give you a refresher of typical mold inspections as well as the new methods of inspection using thermal imaging, particle counters and viable/culture sampling. You will also learn how to conduct proper Post Remediation Verification (PRV) inspection and sampling.

Everything you learn will give you the ability to supply the proper information to your clients, and remediation companies.

This course has been designed to help you identify potential mold concerns for your clients by inspection, sampling, and report interpretation techniques.

Syllabus
Overview of Advanced Mold Inspection Protocols and Procedures
Review of Non-Viable Mold Sampling Methods
    History and background
    Ethics
    Air Sampling Procedures
    Direct Sampling Procedures
    Carpet Sampling Procedures
    Bulk Sampling
    Chain-of-Custody
    Access to Reports
    Interpreting Lab Reports
Review of Work Place Safety
    Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
    Requirements
    Types of Respirators
    Body Protection
Advanced Mold Sampling Methods and Techniques
    Overview
    Viable or Culturable Testing
    Agar Solutions
    Impactor Sampling Procedures
    Airborne Particle Counters
    ERMI
    Thermal Imaging
Documenting Your Work
    Regulations
    Specific Protocols
    How to Complete a Professional Microbial Field Assessment Form
Overview of Mold Remediation
    Steps for Remediation
PRV Protocols
    Industry References
    Assessments
    Containment Levels
    Proper Photos
    Pass/Fail
Business Practices
Interacting with a Potential Client
Blank Microbial Inspection Forms
Example Client Agreement
PRV Checklist

Continuing Education Credits
CEU's for this style of learning are available for the following professional and State organizations;
    AmIAQC (ACAC)- 7 RC's (meets recommendations for ACAC Exam)
    ASHI - 2 CE's
    NADA - 4 CEC's
    NAHI - 8 CEU's
    InterNACHI - 8 CEU's
    NEHA - Category II - 8 CEU's
    IICRC - 1 CEC
    Mississippi Home Inspection Licensing Board - 8 CEU's
    Oregon Construction Contractors Board - 8 CEU's
    South Dakota Real Estate Commission - 8 CEU's
    Florida DEP - 7.5 Contact Hours
    Florida Association of Building Inspectors - 7 Hours
    Florida Board of Engineers - 2 CEU's
    New Jersey State Board of Home Inspection and Advisory Committee - 8 CEU's
    Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance - 8 Hours

General Questions and Answers

How much can I charge for an inspection? On a national average inspectors charge $125 per sample. Another idea is to charge $200 for a consultation and then apply that towards the samples that may need to be taken.

Is there insurance available for mold inspections? Yes. ESA has affordable Mold Errors and Omissions Insurance available with a General Liability coverage.

Are there acceptible limits for mold like there is for radon? At this time there are no mold limits set by the government or EPA. However, there are industry recgonized guidelines that are used in mold inspections and assessments that this course follows.

I have mentioned to some realtors about mold inspections and they were not receptive to it. Are all realtors like this? No. The ones that do not want to talk about mold inspections have probably have concerns about a potential loss of sale. If there is a possibility mold exists, and you explain to realtors a mold inspection helps reduce their liability when the report is explained to the client, they may be more receptive. Remember though, realtors are not the only source of busniess.

Is it expensive to get into performing mold inspections? A typical start up mold kit can cost $350 - $450 which should include your pump, air sampling media, direct sampling media, filters and carrying case. Respirators cost between $20 - $30 and lab fees range from $20 - $40 per sample.

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