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(for use by mold inspectors, once a mold inspection has been ordered)
|
Condition |
Swab Sampling |
Tape Sampling |
Interior Air
Sampling |
Outdoor Air
Sampling |
Carpet
Sampling |
Wall Sampling |
|
Visible apparent
mold. |
Yes (or a tape sampling). |
Yes (or a swab
sampling). |
Yes. Possibly two. One at the HVAC supply (if installed). One in each area
with visible apparent mold growth. |
Yes. Two outdoor samples (one windward; one leeward). |
Possibly. Not required. At the discretion
of the
inspector. |
Possibly. Not required. At the discretion of the inspector. |
|
No visible apparent
mold, but there are visible condition(s) conductive to mold growth. |
Yes ( or a tape sampling). At water stains, water damage. areas of moisture,
or other areas at the discretion of the inspector. |
Yes (or a swab sampling). At water stains, water damage, areas of moisture, or
other areas at the discretion of the inspector. |
Yes. Possibly two. One at the HVAC supply (if installed). One in each area
with visible apparent mold growth. |
Yes. Two outdoor samples (one windward; one leeward). |
Yes. In the
area(s) of the building with condition(s)
conducive to
mold growth. |
Yes. At the
wall with
condition(s)
conducive to
mold growth.
With
permission
from owner.
Destructive. |
|
No visible apparent mold.
No visible conducive conditions. |
Not required. |
Not required. |
Yes. Possibly two. One at HVAC (if installed). One in the most lived-in common room such as the family or entertainment room. |
Yes. Two outdoor
samples (one windward; one leeward). |
Possibly.
Front of sofa;
Along side
bed. |
Not required. |