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Mold Remediation Contractor TX State exam, With Complete Solution 2024. Can mold be found anywhere? yes, they can grow on virtually any organic substance (food) What is needed for mold to to grow? moisture and oxygen must be present What is the key to mold control? Moisture control According...

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Can mold be found anywhere?

yes, they can grow on virtually any organic substance (food)

What is needed for mold to to grow?

moisture and oxygen must be present

What is the key to mold control?

Moisture control

According to the EPA, what is the ideal RH?

30 - 50% (below 60%)

If water is detected how quickly should it be cleaned and dried to prevent mold growth?

within 48 hours

What are the EPA regulations for mold?

There are no EPA regulations for mold

What is PPE?

personal protection equipment

What is the minimum PPE recommended?

N-95 respirator, gloves and eye protection.

What should a remediation plan include?

1. Steps to fix the water/moisture problem
2. The use of PPE
3. The steps to contain and remove moldy building materials to avoid spreading

What is the remediation manager's highest priority?

The protection of the occupants and remediators health and safety.

Remediation involves what 3 steps according to the EPA book?

1. Fix the water/humidity problem
2. Continue to communicate with building occupants
3. Completely clean up mold and dry water -damaged areas

What are possible locations for hidden mold according to the EPA book?

, pipe chases, utility tunnels, walls behind furniture, condensate drain pans inside air handler, porous
thermal/acoustic liners in duct, roof materials above ceiling tiles

What three water (clean) damaged materials are recommended to discard and replace?

1. ceiling tiles
2. cellulose insulation
3. fiberglass insulation

What should you do if the building occupants are reporting serious health concerns?

Advise them to consult a health professional

According to the EPA, what are the 4 clean-up methods?

1. Wet Vacuum
2. Damp-wipe
3. HEPA Vacuum
4. Discard

What 2 clean-up methods are the same for concrete or cinder block regardless of the square footage?

1 and 3 - Wet vac or HEPA vac

Which clean up method can be used on every piece of material or furnishing affected?

3 - HEPA vacuum

For non-porous, hard surfaces such as plastics and metals, regardless of amount, which cleaning
methods are recommended.

1,2 and 3
Wet vacuum, damp wipe or HEPA vacuum

According to the EPA, why is it recommended to clean up mold?

It gradually destroys the things it grows on.

How should materials that cannot be salvaged be disposed of?

Double bagged using 6 mil poly. Bags must be sealed before disposal to minimize mold dispersion. Large
items with heavy mold should be covered with poly sheeting and sealed with duct tape.

Is there special disposal instructions once bagged?

No, mold can be disposed of like regular garbage.

What size surface area is limited containment?

10 to 100 sq feet

What size surface area is full containment used?

More than 100sf

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