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Guaranteed Property Inspection and Mold Investigation, Inc. has announced the availability of a new standardized mold test suited to screen homes for mold. Based on recently published data from Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) researchers and the 2006 HUD American Healthy Home Survey, the new EPA Relative Mold Index (ERMI) test has been developed as a tool to evaluate the potential risk of indoor mold growth and associated health effects...More

Mold Investigation and Mold Inspection Descriptions

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

Code of Ethics:

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

Mold Investigation Testing and Instruments:

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

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Flawed NYPD officers featured as 'Brooklyn's Finest' - Caribbean Life

Flawed NYPD officers featured as 'Brooklyn's Finest'
Caribbean Life
Furthermore, her obstetrician is warning that she might lose one of the babies, if she continues to live in a structure infected with toxic mold. ...

Watchdog warns against toxic anka - Taipei Times

Watchdog warns against toxic anka
Taipei Times
Anka is a strain of mold called Monascus anka and is traditionally added to steamed rice that is left to ferment. After it is dried, the end product, ...

Spring cleaning - Schenectady Gazette (blog)

Spring cleaning
Schenectady Gazette (blog)
Vinegar disinfects and gets rid of mold, baking soda is good for scouring and whitening, borax in water cuts through grease, which makes it a good wall ...

Don't Eat Rotten Apples (Computers) - New University Online

Don't Eat Rotten Apples (Computers)
New University Online
I will have been just another smug nice-guy in the mold of Justin Long. Regardless, even this knowledge can't suppress my excitement around Apple keynotes, ...

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Furniture Chemical Linked to Skin Rashes - Newsinferno.com

Furniture Chemical Linked to Skin Rashes
Newsinferno.com
The chemical is used to prevent mold growth. According to physicians, the chemical is being linked to what WebMD described as severe rashes. ...

Architect plans to assess asbestos-laden Columbus County courthouse - Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center

Architect plans to assess asbestos-laden Columbus County courthouse
Mesothelioma & Asbestos Awareness Center
In addition to the numerous structural issues which plague the property, concerns have also been raised about the presence of toxic mold and asbestos. ...

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Civil rights complaint filed over school mold - The Daily Advance

Civil rights complaint filed over school mold
The Daily Advance
25 after he was exposed to toxic mold spores while attending Perquimans Middle School and the Accelerated Learning Center. Gay claims her son, ...

State Supreme Court agrees to hear family's toxic mold case against Moosic Borough - Scranton Times-Tribune

State Supreme Court agrees to hear family's toxic mold case against Moosic Borough
Scranton Times-Tribune
The state Supreme Court is considering an appeal from a local family claiming exposure to toxic mold in their Moosic home ...

Homeowners sue builder over mold | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/22/2010 - Philadelphia Inquirer

Homeowners sue builder over mold | Philadelphia Inquirer | 02/22/2010
Philadelphia Inquirer
Krupnick, who has become a specialist in toxic-mold litigation, became involved when his own Quaker-built home in the Springdale Crossing development in ...

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Mold lawsuits conclude for WC School Board - Weakley County Press

Mold lawsuits conclude for WC School Board
Weakley County Press
The Joost family claimed toxic mold found within the public school had caused their son Caleb's health to deteriorate. Carol Hinman filed a second lawsuit, ...
Mold lawsuit settlement ends with $650000 going to familiesWeakley County Press

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