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from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) researchers and the 2006 HUD American Healthy
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Best practice recommends that mold investigations begin with a comprehensive property inspection. GPI mold investigations are conducted by Steve Zivolich, M.A., a Certified real estate inspector by both the California Real Estate Inspectors Association (CREIA), and ASHI the American Association of Home Inspectors.
In addition, Steve is a nationally board Certified Microbial Consultant (CMC). The CMI title is a national board certified designation by the American Indoor Air Quality Association, AmIAQC, The CMC certification requires 8 years of experience in mold investigations, successful completion of a full day exam, national board review of work products, ongoing training requirements, and ethical standard compliance. The CMC designation by AmIAQ is recognized by the California Department of Health and most insurance companies... More
In accordance with , the Indoor Air Quality Association and the American Indoor Air Quality Council code of ethics ; we investigate for mold/microbials/allergens/radon/asbestos only, therefore we do not offer to correct our findings, nor do we have any financial relationship with remediation companies, real estate or insurance companies. You can be assured therefore that GPI has no incentive to find mold in order to charge fees for mold abatement, or sell you air cleaning products that have not been verified by scientific research. Beware of "mold" remediation companies / "mold experts" that offer to both test and remediate mold problems, or sell you air cleaners amd other products;... More
GPI utilizes state of the art investigation instruments including the most advanced infrared imager that offers a non-invasive means of diagnosis of invisible plumbing and building envelope moisture problems.
In addition an Airborne Particle Counter is used to determine the presence of invisible particles that can be an indication of mold contamination. HHPC-6.
The airborne particle counter is a sophisticated laser based instrument that measures airborne particles in mold spore size ranges which are far too small to be seen, but may have a serious impact on air quality and therefore personal health and safety... More
Only On FOX5: Woman Fears Toxic Mold Fox5 KVVU LAS VEGAS -- A woman fears for the safety of her unborn child after discovering what could be dangerous mold in her apartment. She said the building manager ...
Breaking Out of Mold, DOE Moves Students After Protests Chief-Leader (subscription) 3, a month after the Department of Education pronounced the trailers safe in response to parent and community-group complaints of toxic mold infestation. ...
TED event brings the best to LB Contra Costa Times ... group of speakers with the ideas to help us break out of this toxic tangle, ideas that are insightful, provocative, mold-breaking and inspiring. ...
Commissioners take right action on courthouse Sun-Sentinel Broken pipes, flooding, complaints about toxic mold ? the courthouse had it all, and then some. Fact is, the courthouse is costing taxpayers plenty as it is ...
Parents not convinced Whitney School is high and dry Chicago Tribune ... move elementary students into a vacant building next to the former Whitney School, which was shuttered after the discovery of toxic mold and asbestos. ...
Dangers of black mold Tampa Tribune Black mold is a so-called "toxic mold" which produces toxins referred to as mycotoxins. Although less common than other mold species, black mold, ...