Mold and Moisture
Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings
EPA 402-K-01-001, Reprinted September 2008
Cover Photo: Magnified photos of different species of mold.
PDF version (56 pp., 1.6 M, about PDF)
- Introduction
- Prevention
- Investigating, Evaluating, and Remediating Moisture and Mold Problems
- Mold Remediation - Key Steps
- Plan the Remediation Before Starting Work
- Remediation Plan
- HVAC System
- Hidden Mold
- Remediation
- Table 1: Water Damage - Cleanup and Mold Prevention
- Table 2: Mold Remediation Guidelines
- Cleanup Methods
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Containment
- Equipment
- How Do You Know When You Have Finished Remediation/Cleanup?
- Checklist for Mold Remediation
- Resources List
- References
- Appendix A - Glossary
- Appendix B - Introduction to Molds
- Appendix C - Communication with Building Occupants
Acknowledgements
This document was prepared by the Indoor Environments Division (IED) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. IED would like to thank the reviewers of this document who provided many valuable and insightful comments, and the contractors who provided support during the development of this document.
EPA would also like to thank those who provided photos: Terry Brennan (Photo #2, Photo #3A, Photo #4A, Photo #6, Photo #8, Photo #9); Paul Ellringer (Photo #4C); Stephen Vesper, Ph.D. (Photo #3B); and Chin Yang, Ph.D. (cover photos, Photo #4B, Photo #5, Photo #7).
Please note that this document presents recommendations on mold remediation. EPA does not regulate mold or mold spores in indoor air.
Additional Resources
The publication, "A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home", is available in HTML and PDF (PDF, 20 pp., 1.4 M) [EPA 402-K-02-003, Reprinted September 2010]
Una Breve Guía para el Moho, la Humedad y su Hogar está disponible en el formato PDF (PDF, 20 pp., 796 K). [Documento de la agencia EPA número 402-K-03-008]
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