Established Standards for Mold Remediation

7/14/2018 (Permalink)

Decisions regarding who should handle mold clean up and how to complete necessary mold remediation in Clear Lake, TX depends on several factors. These include:

• The size of the mold problem
• The type of mold present
• Responsibility for the property
• The source of the mold

Another important factor is knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards for handling mold in commercial buildings.

Standards of the CDC, EPA, and NIOSH

One example of these mold standards is available through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health. On the website, each recommendation for clean up and remediation is accompanied by the appropriate standard reference (e.g. 29 Code of Federal Regulations 1910.134.) These are standards administered through the EPA.

Standards of the IICRC

The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification is a good resource for those responsible for ensuring that established mold standards have been followed. The IICRC standards provide a common language used across the industry and ensure consistency in cleanup and remediation of mold contamination and the treatment of black mold. IICRC is a member of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and an accredited developer of standards.

Some of the relevant standards for mold in commercial settings include:

• BSR/IICRC S400: Standard Professional Cleaning, Maintenance and Restoration of the Commercial Built Environment
• ANSI/IICRC S500: Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration
• ANSI/IICRC S520: Standard and IICRC R520 Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation
• BSR/IICRC S550: Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration on Commercial Structures

In addition to these standards, IICRC also provides a couple of field guides for the safety and health of disaster restoration professionals. These guides are supplements to the existing standards and certification requirements.

Comply With Standards for Safety

Whether you're a mold restoration/remediation professional or a Clear Lake, TX commercial property owner, you should be aware of these standards and take steps to ensure that any remediation efforts are in compliance with mold standards. Visit http://www.SERVPROclearlake.com/ for more information on mold.