PRO-TEC MOLD REPORT. Mold Evaluation

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1 PRO-TEC MOLD REPORT CLIENT & SITE INFORMATION: DATE OF INSPECTION: 09/17/20. CLIENT NAME:. NUMBER & STREET: CITY/STATE/ZIP: Reston VA INSPECTED BY: Rob Hopkin. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: WEATHER: Clear. TEMPERATURE: The temperature was in the 70's at the time of the inspection. GROUND CONDITIONS: Soil conditions were dry at the time of the inspection. PAYMENT INFORMATION: TOTAL FEE: $395 Includes two samples, lab interpretation and report. Mold Evaluation MOLD FACTS The world is both a moldy and dusty place. We are all exposed to mold on a daily basis without evident harm. Recent studies estimate that 50-65% of homes contain some sort of mold problem, exposing an estimated 40 million Americans. Although there are currently no federal standards or recommendations regarding concentrations of mold or mold spores in indoor air environments clearly there are health risks associated with mold infestations. Exposure to elevated mold levels isn't necessarily healthy for anybody. However, there are certain individuals who appear to have the greatest risk for adverse health effects to mold: Infants and children Elderly Immune-compromised patients Pregnant women Individuals with respiratory conditions (such as allergies, multiple chemical sensitivity and asthma) 1

2 There are 3 ways mold spores can enter the human body: Inhalation: Breathing in airborne mold spores. Skin: Touching moldy surfaces such as furniture or coming in contact with plants that may have molds. Ingestion: Eating toxic fungal species on spoiled food, including nuts, grain, rice and agricultural products. Potential health effects from mold: Toxicosis- Dramatic and carcinogenic effects have been recorded in animals and humans exposed to high levels of mycotoxins in laboratory studies. Symptoms may include cold and flu-like symptoms, headaches, nosebleeds, dermatitis and immune suppression. Allergies- Allergies are the most common symptoms associated with exposure to elevated levels of fungal spores or mold fragments. Irritation- Fungi produce volatile organic compounds during degradation of substrates that cause the moldy odor associated with fungal contamination. These compounds can be irritating to mucous membranes, causing headaches and many other symptoms. Asthma million Americans have asthma, a respiratory disease that leaves sufferers coughing, wheezing and gasping for air. A 300% increase in the asthma rate over the past 20 years has been directly linked to molds. Chronic Sinusitis- Researchers have found that chronic sinusitis is apparently caused by an immune response to fungus (mold). Researchers made this discovery when they found 202 out of 210 patients with chronic sinusitis had fungi in their mucus. SCOPE OF EVALUATION: SCOPE OF THE EVALUATION: SAMPLING DONE: The scope of this mold report is the evaluation of the lab test results only. No inspection for mold, or evaluation of potential wet areas, or other areas conducive to mold growth are included in this evaluation. For more information on sources of mold, or conditions that might contribute to mold growth, a through analysis of the property can be arranged for an additional fee. Equipment Used Air samples were taken with each sample running for 5 minutes at 15 liters per minute as is standard protocol for this type of test. TESTS DONE: Number of air samples taken.2. OBERVATIONS: PROBABLE MICROBIAL GROWTH OBSERVED: In the basement on some of the storage items. 2

3 OUTSIDE OBSERVATIONS: RECOMMENDATIONS: LAB RESULTS: SOLVE WATER PROBLEM FIRST: Flat to negative grade near the building. We recommend a 1" per foot grade away from the building for at least 6'. We have reviewed the microbial evaluation lab results and based on these results from the areas tested the building appears to be in normal condition with no elevated readings. Conditions may change that could result in elevated readings so it is important that you understand that this is a snapshot in time. It is important that water be directed adequately away from the building. 3

4 N.W. 5 5 th S t., F t. Lauderdale, FL ( ) C e r t i f i c a te o f m o ld Ana l y s i s P R E PARED F O R : ProTec Inspection Services Phone Number: (301) protecinsp@yahoo.com Test Location: Reston, VA Chain of Custody #: 5201 Collected: Received: Reported: September 19, 2014 Version: 1.0 (a version number greater than one (1) indicates that the data in this report has been amended) APPROVED BY: John D. Shane Ph.D., Laboratory Manager EPA regulations or standards for airborne or surface mold concentrations have not been established ere are also no EPA regulations or standards for evaluating health e ects due to mold exposure. Information about mold can be found at All samples were received in an acceptable condition for analysis unless noted speci cally in the Comments section under a particular sample. All results relate only to the samples submitted for analysis. A version greater than 1.0 indicates that the lab report has been revised. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT INSPECTORLAB AT (800) OR ASK@INSPECTORLAB.COM1

5 330 1 N.W. 55th S t., Ft. Laud erdale, FL ( ) Detailed Sample Report Analysis Method Air Analysis Air Analysis Intentionally Blank Intentionally Blank Lab Sample # Sample Identification Sample Location OUTSIDE BASEMENT Sample Type / Metric Air-O-Cell/75.0L Air-O-Cell/75.0L Analysis Date September 19, 2014 September 19, 2014 Determination CONTROL NORMAL Fungal Types Identified **Non-Problem Fungi Raw Count Spores / m 3 % of Total Alternaria Raw Count Spores / m 3 Ascospores Basidiospores Blakeslea trispora Cladosporium Curvularia Penicillium/Aspergillus Pithomyces Rusts Smut/Myxomycetes Torula Ustilago spp Total Spore Count Minimum Detection Limit Comments Control samples are normally taken outside a building to provide a baseline from which samples on the interior of the building are compared. Outside air is considered normal whatever the mold counts may be. LIGHT DEBRIS: The debris present in the sample likely had no affect on the accuracy of the mold count. % of Total Mold counts are within a NORMAL RANGE and there is no indication, based on the mold counts, that there is any exposure concern to the occupants. The LIGHT DEBRIS present in the sample likely had no affect on the accuracy of the mold count. ** Non-Problem Fungi are less capable or do not grow on wetted building materials. They are commonly found in the air outside and infiltrate into indoor air naturally. High numbers of any one of these spore types as compared to the Control sample may indicate that they are growing on wetted building materials indoors. Spore types not listed in this report were not observed. Background debris estimates the amount of non-spore particles. Increasing amount of debris will affect the accuracy of the spore counts. Total percent may not equal 100% due to rounding. Page 2 of 5

6 330 1 N.W. 55th S t., Ft. Laud erdale, FL ( ) Mold Glossary Introduction All spores found in indoor air are also normally found in outdoor air because most originate or live in the soil and on dead or decaying plants. Therefore, it is not unusual to find mold spores in indoor air. This Mold Glossary is only intended to provide general information about the mold found in the samples that were provided to the laboratory. Alternaria Ascospores Basidiospores Blakeslea trispora One of the most commonly observed spores in the outdoor air worldwide, normally in low numbers. Capable of growing on a wide variety of substrates and manufactured products found indoors when wetted. Type I (hay fever, asthma), Type III (hypersensitivity pneumonitis), Common cause of extrinsic asthma Not normally considered a pathogen, but can become so in immunocompromised persons. Several known One of the most common and potent allergens in the indoor and outdoor air. Seen in indoor air in low concentrations, probably as a result of outdoor air infiltration and/or recycling of settled dust., dead and dying insects. Wetted wood and gypsum wallboard paper Depends on the species Not normally pathogenic as a group Ascospores are produced from a very large group of fungi. These are mushroom spores. Very wet wood products, especially on foot plates and basements. Rarely reported This group includes wood rotting fungi, including dry rot (Serpula and Poria) that are particularly destructive to buildings. Rarely grows indoors, but is capable of growing on wetted paper products. null Frequently observed in the outside air during the summer months Page 3 of 5

7 330 1 N.W. 55th S t., Ft. Laud erdale, FL ( ) Mold Glossary Cladosporium Curvularia Penicillium/Aspergillus Pithomyces Wetted wood and gypsum wallboard paper, paper products, textiles, rubber, window sills Type I (hay fever, asthma) - an important and common outdoor allergen Opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised persons, not normally a pathogen in healthy individuals. Two known, but not highly toxic The most commonly reported spore in the outdoor air worldwide. An important and common allergen source. Wetted wood and gypsum wallboard paper, many cellulytic substrates Type I (hay fever, asthma), common cause of allergenic rhinitis Potential human pathogen inimmunocompromised people. null, textiles, fruits Wetted wood and gypsum wallboard paper, textiles, leather, able to grow on many types of substrates. Type I (hay fever, asthma), Type III (hypersensitivity pneumonitis) Opportunistic pathogen in immunocompromised persons, not normally a pathogen in healthy individuals. Several known Extremely common in indoor air - grouped into combination genus category because each genus is nearly impossible based only on the spores. Wetted wood and gypsum wallboard paper One known Spores easily dispersed into the air by wind Page 4 of 5

8 330 1 N.W. 55th S t., Ft. Laud erdale, FL ( ) Mold Glossary Rusts Smut/Myxomycetes Torula Ustilago spp. Parasitic on living plants Not known to grow indoors, unless on living house plants Type I (hay fever, asthma) Common and abundant plant pathogen, wood Not known to grow indoors, sometimes found on firewood Type I (hay fever, asthma), rare These two groups are difficult to distinquish due to their "round, brown" morphology. Wetted wood and gypsum wallboard paper Type I (hay fever, asthma) null Ustilago is a yeast that inhabits the soil and plant material. It is a pathogen of seeds and flowers of cereals, wheat, corn, and grasses. Not known to grow indoors. Not known Association with human disease is unclear and only been isolated as the causative agent in very few reports. Not known null Page 5 of 5