Well this is shocking news…
There is NO standard for Mold in the state of Illinois. Per state IEMA/ IEPA.
Every person is different with respect to sensitivity and Mold exposure.
How can this become a “to do” SOP issue???
What about Lead, Radon, asbestos, Formaldehydes and insects…They are in every “Old” house…:shock:
Perhaps we can go outside basic state licensed SOP’s and push for more and more areas that would exceed our state licensed “generalist” role into positions that P.E’s, industrial hygienists, exterminators and environmental professionals would just love … Jeez that would create some major battles…
But they are controlled by the members which are without Share Capital, correct?
Jason
I choose to use Pro-Lab * I was certified through Micro Mold Inspection Consulting and Remediation Org. I have not received my certificate from Pro-Lab as of this week. I’m certified by Micro as a Mold Inspector not a Mold Assessment Inspector.*
My point was that we (as inspectors) are not certified to do testing, just inspecting or assessing. Many inspectors advertise that they do Mold Testing. They do not do mold testing, they inspect or assess.*
Agreed
Paul
This warehouse was very clean and well organized,but it wreaked [musty] the “suspected mold” was very exotic looking .Remember the crates were from Vietnam.I honestly can’t wait for the results.
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Patrick:
Mold is not part of a home inspector’s SOP which is why it needs its own.
Home inspectors that offer the service do not offer it as part of their home inspection but as an additional service for additional fee.
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http://www.epa.gov/mold/preventionandcontrol.html#Testing%20or%20Sampling%20for%20Mold
Testing or Sampling for Mold
Is sampling for mold needed?
In most cases, if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary. Since no EPA or other federal limits have been set for mold or mold spores, sampling cannot be used to check a building’s compliance with federal mold standards. Surface sampling may be useful to determine if an area has been adequately cleaned or remediated. Sampling for mold should be conducted by professionals who have specific experience in designing mold sampling protocols, sampling methods, and interpreting results. Sample analysis should follow analytical methods recommended by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), or other professional organizations.
Nick
I just noticed this,very good!!
Joe
We have been through this before, We as mold inspectors or home inspectors for that matter can’t say that it is mold unless verified as such by a lab.
We can however say it is “suspected mold” And if you are referring to my clients,they would like to know the type of suspected mold.
New interNACHI site being developed. Design sample:
http://www.internachi.org/teaton1/design2.jpg
hehe… blame canada 
Comin’ along: http://www.internachi.com/index.php
Lookin Good!
Don’t forget to change the fastreply E-mail address. I have also noticed IAC2 things still in other pages.
It’s looking good though Nick!
It now recognizes what language you work in and also allows you to choose your language.
Gerry always tells me I talk like a Wa@#%r . Does it have that on there as well
Lucky for me I have been studying to speak Asurdistanese.