"Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings"

United States Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Air and Radiation, Indoor Environments Division (6609-J)
EPA 402-K-01-001, March 2001


Cover Photo: Magnified photos of different species of mold

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Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Prevention
3. 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?
    
4. Checklist for Mold Remediation
5. Resources List
6. References
7. Appendix A - Glossary
8. Appendix B - Introduction to Molds
   -  Mold in the Environment
   -  Health Effects and Symptoms Associated with Mold Exposure
   -  Mold Toxins
   -  Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (mVOCs)
   -  Glucans or Fungal Cell Wall Components
   -  Spores
    
9. Appendix C - Communication with Building Occupants
   - Mold in Schools

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).