Lab info?

We would like to get more info on your lab. Where is the best place to get details on this so we can offer it?

The best thing to do is to go http://inspectorlab.com/Signup.fjsp and fill in the form. We will have a lab rep get with you, and when they do tell them Nathan said to give you a free credit towards your first sample and mention this post. They'll take care of you!

Everyone has different needs- and with every contact we're dealing with a different set of challenges. Some need to get licensing arranged, others need equipment and need to know how to administer a test...others are experienced in this area and just want to know how our processes simplify their life and how we can save them money. Close to 100% of our signups turn into a mold test within 14 days so far, so it works!

I am still waiting for you to show me a mold lab report that does the explaining to my client so I don't have to be on the phone with them.

do that and I will get on board.

Otherwise, forget it. ProLab's reports sucked and the same guy is in charge now so I don't really see any difference.

and no, Price is not my top concern.

Time not being on the phone is what is most important to me!

Well, the same guy isn't in charge because the guy in charge is me

Send me an email for a sample report or just log into your RecallChek account and look under resources. The report is simple, clearly indicates whether there is a problem or not, and every single report has a phone number on it...and the clients only talk to one of two people at this point and one of them is me.

So far I'm 100% at achieving what you're looking for. Even if price isn't your main concern, I'm going to do really good there as well.

I'm thinking it may be a bit pricey to be sending samples from Canada, wouldn't it?

At this point probably. Wait until we open a location in Toronto, which I plan on doing in the next 24-36 months.

For the Americans: www.InspectorLab.com

Best, fastest, cheap, and the only guaranteed results anywhere.

Nathan wrote:Well, the same guy isn't in charge because the guy in charge is me

Send me an email for a sample report or just log into your RecallChek account and look under resources. The report is simple, clearly indicates whether there is a problem or not

I reviewed the sample report. Yes it is simple. Problem or Normal.

As a homebuyer I would want to know how much of a problem it is. I don't see a way for them to determine if it's a small problem or a huge one.

Pete look at the laws in Florida if your a licensed Mold Assessor, it's a ton more detailed than what your saying. Especially if there is a problem

Expand on that if you don't mind Russell.

Russ Hensel wrote:Pete look at the laws in Florida if your a licensed Mold Assessor, it's a ton more detailed than what your saying. Especially if there is a problem

Pls expound if you have time.

I can't believe you did not attend PU Conf 1! I was looking for you!

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

61-31.701 Minimum Standards and Practices for Mold Assessors.
These general standards and practices are minimum requirements and do not constitute complete or sufficient specifications for mold assessment in all cases. More detailed requirements developed by a Florida licensed mold assessor for a particular mold assessment project may be required and shall take precedence over the provisions of this section.
(1) The purpose of a mold assessment is to determine the sources, locations, and extent of mold growth in a building and to determine the condition(s) that caused the mold growth.
(2) If a mold assessor determines that personal protective equipment (PPE) should be used during a mold assessment project, the assessor shall ensure that all individuals who engage in mold assessment activities and who will be, or are anticipated to be, exposed to mold shall be trained on the appropriate use and care of the specified PPE in accordance with all applicable OSHA regulations. If it is determined that respiratory protection is required, disposable respirators (e.g. N-95) are considered the minimum level of protection for mold assessment activities.
(3) A visual inspection to identify the presence of visible mold and/or excessive, unplanned moisture intrusion (past and present).
(a) A visual inspection should include all surfaces inside the building, hidden areas where moisture sources may be present, such as but not limited to, crawl spaces, attics, and behind vinyl wallpaper, baseboards, carpets, and wallboard wherever possible.
(b) Specific indicators to note during the visual assessment include, but are not limited to the following:
1. Suspect mold growth;
2. Musty odor;
3. Moisture damage; and
4. Damp building materials and/or conditions.
(c) Personal protective equipment such as gloves and respiratory protection (e.g. N-95) should be used if a visual inspection might disturb mold. Efforts should be made to minimize the generation and migration of any dust and mold.
(d) If visible mold is observed during the visual inspection, or if physical or visible indications (e.g., moisture, staining) suggest mold may be present in areas inaccessible at the time of the initial visual assessment (“hidden mold”), the mold assessor should determine whether additional assessment actions are appropriate.
(e) If visible mold growth is present mold sampling is unnecessary in most cases.
(f) If mold sampling is performed, it should be in accordance with a project-specific designed mold sampling protocol, methods and results interpretation criteria.
(4) Sampling and Data Collection. If mold samples for laboratory analysis are collected during the assessment:
(a) Sampling must be performed following the recommendations of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published March 16, 2010 and found online at http://www.osha.gov/.
(b) Preservation methods shall be implemented for all samples where necessary;
(c) Proper sample documentation, including the sampling method, the sample identification code, each location and material sampled, the date collected, the name of the person who collected the samples, and the project name or number must be recorded for each sample;
(d) Proper chain of custody procedures must be used; and
(e) Mold sample analysis should be performed by laboratories participating/accredited in the Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program (EMLAP) and follow analytical methods recommended by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
(5) An assessor shall prepare a Mold Assessment Report (MAR), to include a Mold Remediation Protocol (MRP), that is specific to each remediation project and provide the MRP to the client before the remediation begins. The MRP must specify:
(a) The rooms or areas where the work will be performed;
(b) The estimated quantities of materials to be cleaned or removed;
(c) The methods to be used for each type of remediation in each type of area;
(d) The PPE to be used by remediators. A minimum of an N-95 respirator is required during mold-related activities when mold growth could or would be disturbed. Using professional judgment, a consultant may specify additional or more protective PPE if warranted;
(e) The suggested types of containment to be used during the project on each type of mold in particular areas; and
(f) The proposed post-verification procedures and criteria for each type of remediation in each area.
(6) Containment must be specified in a mold remediation protocol when the mold contamination affects a total surface area of 10 contiguous square feet or more for the project. Containment is not required if only persons who are licensed or registered under this subchapter occupy the building in which the remediation takes place at any time during the project unless cross contamination is a concern. The containment specified in the remediation protocol must prevent the spread of mold to areas of the building outside the containment under normal conditions of use. If walk-in containment is used, supply and return air vents must be blocked, and air pressure within the walk-in containment must be lower than the pressure in building areas adjacent to the containment.
(7) An assessor who suggests in a MRP the use of a disinfectant, biocide, or antimicrobial coating for a mold remediation project shall indicate a specific product or brand only if it is registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the intended use and if the use is consistent with the manufacturer's labeling instructions. If such products are used the assessor must inform the client and the building occupants of the use of such products before remediation begins due to the potential for occupant sensitivities and possible adverse reactions.
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Post-Verification Procedures and Criteria. In the MRP for the project, the assessor shall specify:
(a) The method by which the remediation is deemed complete and adequate;
(b) The criteria to be used for evaluating analytical results to determine whether the remediation project passes post-remediation verification;
(c) The post-verification shall be conducted while walk-in containment is in place, if walk-in containment is specified for the project.
Rulemaking Authority 468.8424 FS. Law Implemented 468.8424,468.842(1)(j) FS. History–New__________.

This is a game changer....read the above...it's not just test and send anymore...

Is this proposed or has it been accepted and implemented?

Coming to Toronto? Awesome!
Is this part of the big plan to "take over the world"? lol

My plan is for around 5,000 home inspection business owners to take over the world. I just want to help them do it

It has been submitted and being re-written as far as I know.