1 PRO-TEC MOLD REPORT CLIENT & SITE INFORMATION: DATE OF INSPECTION: 2014. CLIENT NAME: NUMBER & STREET: CITY/STATE/ZIP: Potomac MD 20854. INSPECTED BY: Rob Hopkin. CLIMATIC CONDITIONS: WEATHER: Clear. TEMPERATURE: The temperature was in the 80'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)
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PRO-TEC MOLD REPORT
CLIENT & SITE INFORMATION:
DATE OF INSPECTION: 2014.
CLIENT NAME:
NUMBER & STREET:
CITY/STATE/ZIP: Potomac MD 20854.
INSPECTED BY: Rob Hopkin.
CLIMATIC CONDITIONS:
WEATHER: Clear.
TEMPERATURE: The temperature was in the 80'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 millionAmericans. Although there are currently no federal standards or recommendations regarding concentrations of mold ormold 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 individualswho 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)
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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 fungalspores or mold fragments.
• Irritation- Fungi produce volatile organic compounds during degradation of substrates that cause the moldy odorassociated with fungal contamination. These compounds can be irritating to mucous membranes, causingheadaches and many other symptoms.
• Asthma- 17.3 million Americans have asthma, a respiratory disease that leaves sufferers coughing, wheezingand 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 responseto fungus (mold). Researchers made this discovery when they found 202 out of 210 patients with chronic sinusitishad fungi in their mucus.
SCOPE OF EVALUATION:
SCOPE OF THEEVALUATION:
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 otherareas conducive to mold growth are included in this evaluation althoughsome obvious areas of mold were observed in the basement.
SAMPLING DONE:
Equipment Used Air samples were taken with each sample running for 5 minutes at 15liters per minute as is standard protocol for this type of test.
TESTS DONE: Number of air samples taken. 3 Location: Basement, Exterior.
OBERVATIONS:
PROBABLE MICROBIALGROWTH OBSERVED:
In the basement, On the framing, On doors, on furniture and on manystorage items.
MILDEW SMELLDETECTED:
In the basement.
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WATER DAMAGE WAS OBSERVED:
In the basement along the front wall.
STAINS WERE OBSERVED:
In the basement along the front wall.
OUTSIDEOBSERVATIONS:
Flat to negative grade near the building. We recommend a 1" per footgrade away from the building for at least 6'. Caulking appears to havefailed and needs repair.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
LAB RESULTS: Air samples taken indicated elevated levels of microbial growth. See labresults for specific types. When looking at mold samples we arecomparing the indoor sample to the outdoor sample. If the outdoorsample is less than the indoor sample then the tested is consideredelevated. Remediation is recommended.
In this case very high levels of Aspergillus/Penicillium were detected inthe basement air samples. Professional remediation is essential toinsure it is removed adequately. This is a very small mold spore thattends to move around easily.
MICROBIAL GROWTHREMOVAL:
Based on the visual observations in the basement professionalremediation is recommended at this time. We recommend an industrialhygienist named Nelson Barns 410 294-9393, but any qualified moldremediation contractor can do this job. This is not a job that can behandled by a handyman as there is a risk of spreading the contaminationfurther if not done correctly.
Prepared Exclusively For
Report Date:
Project:
EMSL Analytical INC.
19736 Selby Avenue
Poolesville, MD 20837
Pro-Tec Inspection Services
191406670EMSL Order ID:
This report has been prepared by EMSL Analytical, Inc. at the request of and for the exclusive use of the client named in this
report. Completely read the important terms, conditions, and limitations that apply to this report.
Test Report: Air-O-Cell(™) Analysis of Fungal Spores & Particulates by Optical Microscopy (Methods EMSL 05-TP-003, ASTM D7391)
Particle Identification
Sample Concentration
(counts/m³)
Background Concentration
(counts/m³)
Background Corrected
(counts/m³)
191406670-0001
Lab Sample Number
20396396
Client Sample ID
FRONT BASEMENT
Location
Sample Volume (L)
75
Sample Type
Inside
Comments
200Alternaria None Detected Less than Background
6000Ascospores 300 Less than Background
940Aspergillus/Penicillium 14100 13200
8460Basidiospores 80 Less than Background
None DetectedBipolaris++ None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedChaetomium None Detected Equal To Background
8540Cladosporium 80 Less than Background
None DetectedCurvularia None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedEpicoccum None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedFusarium None Detected Equal To Background
80Ganoderma None Detected Less than Background
300Myxomycetes++ None Detected Less than Background
None DetectedPithomyces None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedRust None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedScopulariopsis None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedStachybotrys None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedTorula None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedUlocladium None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedUnidentifiable Spores None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedZygomycetes None Detected Equal To Background
24520Total Fungi 14560 Less than Background
Other
80Hyphal Fragment None Detected Less than Background
None DetectedInsect Fragment 200 200
None DetectedPollen None Detected Equal To Background
Analytical Sensitivity 600x:
Skin Fragments:
2
3
78 counts/cubic meter
1 to 4 (low to high)
Background: 1 to 4 (low to high); 5 (overloaded)
Fibrous Particulate: 1 to 4 (low to high) 1
No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples.
Stefanie Schneider, Microbiology Lab Manager
or Other Approved Signatory
Bipolaris++ = Bipolaris/Dreschlera/Exserohilum
Myxomycetes++ = Myxomycetes/Periconia/Smut
High levels of background particulate can obscure spores and other particulates leading to underestimation. Background levels of 5 indicate an overloading of background particulates, prohibiting accurate
detection and quantification. Present = Spores detected on overloaded samples. Results are not blank corrected unless otherwise noted. The detection limit is equal to one fungal spore, structure, pollen, fiber
particle or insect fragment. "*" Denotes particles found at 300X. "-" Denotes not detected. Due to method stopping rules, raw counts in excess of 100 are extrapolated based on the percentage analyzed. EMSL
maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for
sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted.
Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Beltsville, MD AIHA-LAP, LLC--EMLAP Lab 102891
Initial report from: 07/11/2014 13:27:46
This report has been prepared by EMSL Analytical, Inc. at the request of and for the exclusive use of the client named in this
report. Completely read the important terms, conditions, and limitations that apply to this report.
Test Report: Air-O-Cell(™) Analysis of Fungal Spores & Particulates by Optical Microscopy (Methods EMSL 05-TP-003, ASTM D7391)
Particle Identification
Sample Concentration
(counts/m³)
Background Concentration
(counts/m³)
Background Corrected
(counts/m³)
191406670-0002
Lab Sample Number
20396714
Client Sample ID
BASEMENT BEDROOM
Location
Sample Volume (L)
75
Sample Type
Inside
Comments
200Alternaria None Detected Less than Background
6000Ascospores 80 Less than Background
940Aspergillus/Penicillium 15200 14300
8460Basidiospores None Detected Less than Background
None DetectedBipolaris++ None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedChaetomium None Detected Equal To Background
8540Cladosporium 80 Less than Background
None DetectedCurvularia None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedEpicoccum None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedFusarium None Detected Equal To Background
80Ganoderma None Detected Less than Background
300Myxomycetes++ None Detected Less than Background
None DetectedPithomyces None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedRust None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedScopulariopsis None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedStachybotrys None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedTorula None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedUlocladium None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedUnidentifiable Spores None Detected Equal To Background
None DetectedZygomycetes None Detected Equal To Background
24520Total Fungi 15360 Less than Background
Other
80Hyphal Fragment 200 120
None DetectedInsect Fragment 80 80
None DetectedPollen None Detected Equal To Background
Analytical Sensitivity 600x:
Skin Fragments:
3
3
78 counts/cubic meter
1 to 4 (low to high)
Background: 1 to 4 (low to high); 5 (overloaded)
Fibrous Particulate: 1 to 4 (low to high) 1
No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples.
Stefanie Schneider, Microbiology Lab Manager
or Other Approved Signatory
Bipolaris++ = Bipolaris/Dreschlera/Exserohilum
Myxomycetes++ = Myxomycetes/Periconia/Smut
High levels of background particulate can obscure spores and other particulates leading to underestimation. Background levels of 5 indicate an overloading of background particulates, prohibiting accurate
detection and quantification. Present = Spores detected on overloaded samples. Results are not blank corrected unless otherwise noted. The detection limit is equal to one fungal spore, structure, pollen, fiber
particle or insect fragment. "*" Denotes particles found at 300X. "-" Denotes not detected. Due to method stopping rules, raw counts in excess of 100 are extrapolated based on the percentage analyzed. EMSL
maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for
sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted.
Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Beltsville, MD AIHA-LAP, LLC--EMLAP Lab 102891
Initial report from: 2014 13:27:46
This report has been prepared by EMSL Analytical, Inc. at the request of and for the exclusive use of the client named in this
report. Completely read the important terms, conditions, and limitations that apply to this report.
Test Report: Air-O-Cell(™) Analysis of Fungal Spores & Particulates by Optical Microscopy (Methods EMSL 05-TP-003, ASTM D7391)
Particle Identification
Sample Concentration
(counts/m³)
Background Concentration
(counts/m³)
Background Corrected
(counts/m³)
191406670-0003
Lab Sample Number
20146816
Client Sample ID
EXTERIOR
Location
Sample Volume (L)
75
Sample Type
Background
Comments
N/AAlternaria 200 N/A
N/AAscospores 6000 N/A
N/AAspergillus/Penicillium 940 N/A
N/ABasidiospores 8460 N/A
N/ABipolaris++ None Detected N/A
N/AChaetomium None Detected N/A
N/ACladosporium 8540 N/A
N/ACurvularia None Detected N/A
N/AEpicoccum None Detected N/A
N/AFusarium None Detected N/A
N/AGanoderma 80 N/A
N/AMyxomycetes++ 300 N/A
N/APithomyces None Detected N/A
N/ARust None Detected N/A
N/AScopulariopsis None Detected N/A
N/AStachybotrys None Detected N/A
N/ATorula None Detected N/A
N/AUlocladium None Detected N/A
N/AUnidentifiable Spores None Detected N/A
N/AZygomycetes None Detected N/A
N/ATotal Fungi 24520 N/A
Other
N/AHyphal Fragment 80 N/A
N/AInsect Fragment None Detected N/A
N/APollen None Detected N/A
Analytical Sensitivity 600x:
Skin Fragments:
1
1
78 counts/cubic meter
1 to 4 (low to high)
Background: 1 to 4 (low to high); 5 (overloaded)
Fibrous Particulate: 1 to 4 (low to high) 1
No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples.
Stefanie Schneider, Microbiology Lab Manager
or Other Approved Signatory
Bipolaris++ = Bipolaris/Dreschlera/Exserohilum
Myxomycetes++ = Myxomycetes/Periconia/Smut
High levels of background particulate can obscure spores and other particulates leading to underestimation. Background levels of 5 indicate an overloading of background particulates, prohibiting accurate
detection and quantification. Present = Spores detected on overloaded samples. Results are not blank corrected unless otherwise noted. The detection limit is equal to one fungal spore, structure, pollen, fiber
particle or insect fragment. "*" Denotes particles found at 300X. "-" Denotes not detected. Due to method stopping rules, raw counts in excess of 100 are extrapolated based on the percentage analyzed. EMSL
maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for
sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted.
Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Beltsville, MD AIHA-LAP, LLC--EMLAP Lab 102891
Initial report from: 07/11/2014 13:27:46
This report has been prepared by EMSL Analytical, Inc. at the request of and for the exclusive use of the client named in this
report. Completely read the important terms, conditions, and limitations that apply to this report.