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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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Costs stall mold repairs - istockAnalyst.com (press release)

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High Point City Manager Orders All Fire Stations Inspected For Mold - FireNews.net

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St. Tammany schools to get second opinion on Pontchartrain Elementary mold ... - NOLA.com

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St. Tammany schools to get second opinion on Pontchartrain Elementary mold ...
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Toxic cake mixes? Consider this overblown myth debunked - The Beacon-Villager

Toxic cake mixes? Consider this overblown myth debunked
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There have been a few documented cases of sickness and death, but the victims had severe mold allergies and ate two-year-old mixes exposed to mold. ...

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Firefighters Concerned Mold Problems Could be Widespread - My Fox 8

Firefighters Concerned Mold Problems Could be Widespread
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HIGH POINT, NC (WGHP) - Several firefighters in High Point are concerned a toxic mold problem that was discovered at fire station on Barrow Road could be ...

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Toxic Mold Concerns Force High Point Fire Station to Close - My Fox 8

Toxic Mold Concerns Force High Point Fire Station to Close
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HIGH POINT, NC (WGHP) - A fire station in High Point was shut down late last week after officials discovered toxic mold in the ceiling tiles above a ...

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Prevent Toxic Mold Growth - WENY-TV

Prevent Toxic Mold Growth
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The New York State Toxic Mold Task Force is seeking public comment on a report to the governor that recommends steps for mold prevention and awareness.