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Federal government agencies in Naples, Marco Island,Ft Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, Venice, Sarasota,
Bradenton and all of Florida should be aware of new government specifications for mold remediator and mold assessors
(inspectors).
July 2011 (new mold rules for all Federal Government Entities) The US government has "mold remediation specifications" that require the use of mold assessors that hold at
least one of certain certifications for federal mold assessment / inspections.http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/DOD/UFGS/UFGS%2002%2085%2000.00%2020.pdf - American Board of Industrial Hygienist, (CIH)
- ACAC Certifications, CIE, CIEC, CMC, etc:
- Council-Certified
Indoor Environmentalist, (CIE)
- Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant, (CIEC)
- Council-Certified Mold Consultant, (CMC)
Homeowners and businesses should
require the mold assessor they hire to at least meet the federal government's minimum requirement for a mold assessor.
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Mark Doughty Doughty Environmental
Hygeiene “Deprofessionalization
Of America With ever increasing costs, the tendency is to push work down the ladder to the least
qualified billable employee. IAQ Problems Commercial or Residential A whole host of trade associations sprang up to respond to the need. The difference between these
new organizations and their predecessors was that the guilds were interested in protecting the reputation of their profession;
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ACAC requires at least 2 years of verifiable experience. ACAC requires experience and passing a rigorous exam, Florida has adopted their (ACAC)
exams to be licensed as a mold assessor (inspector). · Florida
law requires mold assessors pass the CIE or CIEC or
CMC exam to be licensed. ·
Most Florida mold assessors were “grandfathered” into their mold license and are not a CIH or CIE or CIEC or CMC. · About a dozen licensed Mold Assessors in our area have passed one of the required exams; over 200 did NOT pass an
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FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS References are in agreement with UMRL dated July 2011 ************************************************************************** SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISION
02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 MOLD REMEDIATION 05/11 PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 REFERENCES 1.2
DEFINITIONS 1.2.1 AIHA 1.2.2 AFU 1.2.3 Categories of Water 1.2.4 Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) 1.2.5 Complete Interior Building Demolition (Complete
Gut) 1.2.6 Containment 1.2.6.1 Source Containment 1.2.6.2 Limited
Containment 1.2.6.3 Full Containment 1.2.6.4 Unoccupied Building Containment 1.2.6.5
Cleaning Containment 1.2.7 Decontamination Unit (Airlock) 1.2.8 Dehumidifier 1.2.9
Detergent 1.2.10 Disinfectants or Biocide Sanitizing Solutions 1.2.11 EPA 1.2.12
Fungicidal Agents, (EPA) 1.2.13 HEPA Filter 1.2.14 HVAC 1.2.15 Industrial
Hygienist (IH) 1.2.16 Microbial Remediation Supervisor 1.2.17 Non-Porous Material 1.2.18 Occupied Spaces (Areas) 1.2.19 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 1.2.20
Poly 1.2.21 Porous Material 1.2.22 Pressure Differential Measuring Instrument 1.2.23 Semi-porous Material 1.2.24 Ventilation System Mold Remediator Qualifications (VSMR) 1.2.25 Work Area 1.3 REQUIREMENTS 1.3.1 Description of Work 1.3.2
Security Requirements SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 1 1.4 SUBMITTALS 1.4.1
Preconstruction Submittals 1.4.1.1 Preliminary Visual Assessment Report 1.4.1.2 Microbial
Remediation Plan 1.4.1.3 Respiratory Protection Program 1.4.1.4 Worker Records 1.4.1.5 Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)/Industrial Hygienist (IH) Qualifications 1.4.1.6 Microbial Remediation Supervisor Qualifications 1.4.2 Product Data 1.4.3
Daily Reports 1.4.4 Submittals at Completion of Remediation Work 1.5 RECORD KEEPING 1.5.1 Daily Log PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 DISINFECTANTS, BIOCIDES, SANITIZING
SOLUTIONS AND FUNGICIDAL AGENTS, (EPA) PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 EQUIPMENT 3.1.1 Respirators 3.1.2 Protective Clothing 3.1.3 Warning Signs and Labels 3.1.4 Dehumidifiers 3.1.5 Air Filtration Units (AFU) 3.1.6 Vacuum Cleaners
Equipped with HEPA Filters 3.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3.2.1 Pre-Microbial Remediation
Work Conference 3.2.2 Containment Entry / Exit Procedure 3.3 REMOVAL PROCEDURES 3.3.1 Protection of Existing Work Areas 3.3.2 Remediation of Fungally Contaminated Building
Materials 3.3.3 Remediation Procedures 3.3.3.1 Remediation of Non-Porous Materials 3.3.3.2 Semi-Porous Materials (Unfinished Wood) 3.3.3.3 Semi-Porous Materials 3.3.3.4
Porous Materials 3.4 DETAILED SEQUENCE OF WORK FOR MOLD REMOVAL UNDER CONTAINMENT 3.4.1
Preparation for Remediation Work 3.4.2 Demolition 3.4.3 Post-Demolition Inspection 3.4.4 Cleaning after Demolition, and Cleaning of Settled Spores from Porous / Non-Porous Materials 3.5 DUCT AND HVAC SYSTEM CLEANING 3.5.1 Contractor Qualifications 3.5.2
Inspection 3.6 FIRE PROTECTION 3.7 CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS 3.8 QUALITY
ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS 3.8.1 Contractor Qualifications 3.8.2 Waste
Management and Removal 3.8.3 Post-Remediation Inspection 3.8.3.1 Clearance 3.9
CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL 3.9.1 Disposal of Material 3.9.2 Material Packaging SECTION
02 85 00.00 20 Page 2 3.9.3 Building Exit (Waste Disposal) 3.9.4 Hazardous Material 3.10 Appendices -- End of Section Table of Contents -- SECTION 02 85 00.00
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FACILITIES GUIDE SPECIFICATIONS References are in agreement with UMRL dated July 2011 ************************************************************************** SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 MOLD REMEDIATION 05/11 ************************************************************************** NOTE: This section covers the requirements for the demolition, cleaning, removal, and disposal
of mold contaminated materials. Adhere to UFC 1-300-02 Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard when
editing this guide specification or preparing new project specification sections. Edit
this guide specification for project specific requirements by adding, deleting, or revising
text. For bracketed items, choose applicable items(s) or insert appropriate information. Remove information and requirements not required in respective project, whether or not brackets
are present. TO DOWNLOAD UFGS GRAPHICS Go to http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/NAVGRAPH/graphtoc.pdf. Comments, suggestions and recommended changes for this
guide specification are welcome and should be submitted as a Criteria Change Request (CCR). ************************************************************************** NOTE: The Contracting Officer shall furnish the Contractor, in the contract documents, an
initial Microbial Assessment Survey with containment categories and remediation methods
specified for each work area and material within the work area. The Contracting Officer's
initial Microbial Assessment Survey specified below shall be furnished and certified
by a qualified assessor authorized by the Contracting Officer to do such work. The initial
survey shall be included in the solicitation documents at the end of this specification section. The Contracting Officer shall ensure that in the initial survey a cost analysis that identifies
the SECTION 02 85 00.00
20 Page 4 potential
for replacement of the contaminated items versus remediation is provided. This information shall
not be shared with the contractor. The Contracting Officer must require that the microbial
assessor provide documentation proving that the assessor meets at least one of the following
criteria: 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a major
in engineering, architecture, building construction, occupational health, microbiology,
occupational safety, or a related natural or physical science. Additionally, two years
experience in conducting microbial investigations is required. 2. Associates degree
from an accredited university or college with a concentration in environmental, natural
or physical sciences. Additionally, four years experience in conducting microbial investigations
is required. 3. Certification as an industrial hygienist (CIH) as certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygienists, safety
professional (CSP) as certified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or engineer
(PE). Additionally, one year experience in conducting microbial investigations is required. 4.
Certification by the American Council for Accredited Certification
(ACAC) as a Council-Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE), Council-Certified
Mold Consultant (CMC), Council-Certified Microbial Investigator (CMI), Council-Certified
Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI), Council-Certified Mold Remediation Supervisor (CMRS) or
Council-Certified Mold Remediator (CMR). The procedures detailed in this specification are intended
to be used for mold remediation projects in buildings occupied by the general population. This specification
section may be a starting point for a project specification covering the requirements for removal
of mold contaminated materials in facilities where sensitive populations will re-occupy the facility
after remediation. Sensitive populations as used here include those with health deficiencies
such as people with immune deficiencies. Facilities where they are found include hospital
wings and medical clinics. Children in day care centers or senior citizens in nursing
homes are also examples of sensitive populations. For application to such sensitive
facilities, the requirements for clearance and verification of SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 5 removal of mold contaminated materials must be much more
stringent. For example, more stringent sampling requirements such as those provided in Appendix
B must be included. Prior to completing these specifications for facilities with sensitive
populations, designer/specifier should consult with doctors, infection control, and
risk management staff familiar with or responsible for operation of the facilities. Information regarding the types of mold found growing in the spaces may be used by the medical staff to determine the level of risk of the population, and help determine the requirements
for verification of the remediation project. Repair of HVAC and Building Envelope systems
to prevent moisture incursions which could create conditions suitable for future mold
growth must be included as part of any mold remediation project, but are not included
as part of this specification. The following information shall be shown on the project
drawings: The project drawings shall clearly show location and extent mold contaminated
materials to be removed. ************************************************************************** PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 REFERENCES ************************************************************************** NOTE: This paragraph is used to list the publications cited in the text of the guide specification. The publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only and
listed in this paragraph by organization, designation, date, and title. Use
the Reference Wizard's Check Reference feature when you add a RID outside of the Section's Reference
Article to automatically place the reference in the Reference Article. Also use the Reference
Wizard's Check Reference feature to update the issue dates. References not used in the
text will automatically be deleted from this section of the project specification when
you choose to reconcile references in the publish print process. ************************************************************************** The publications listed below form a part of this specification
to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the SECTION
02 85 00.00 20 Page 6 basic designation only. AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE ASSOCIATION
(AIHA) AIHA IMOM08-679 (2008) Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Indoor Mold AIHA Z9.2 (2006) Fundamentals Governing the Design and Operation of Local Exhaust Ventilation Systems INSTITUTE
OF INSPECTION, CLEANING, AND RESTORATION CERTIFICATION (IICRC) IICRC S100 (2002) Standard Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning IICRC S500 (2006) Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration NATIONAL AIR DUCT CLEANERS ASSOCIATION (NADCA) ACR (2006) Standard for Assessment, Cleaning, and Restoration of HVAC Systems U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS
ADMINISTRATION (NARA) 29 CFR 1910.134 Respiratory Protection 29 CFR 1926.1101 Asbestos UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL) UL 586 (2009) Standard for High-Efficiency Particulate, Air Filter Units 1.2 DEFINITIONS 1.2.1
AIHA American Industrial Hygiene Association. 1.2.2 AFU Air filtration
unit with High Efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtered vacuum and / or exhaust ventilation equipment
with a filter system capable of collecting and retaining microbial contamination AIHA Z9.2. Filters shall retain 99.97 percent of particles 0.3 microns 1.2 by
10-6 inch orlarger as indicated in UL
586. 1.2.3 Categories of Water (IICRC S500) Category 1 Water: Water originating from a source that does not pose substantial harm to humans. Also referred
to as "clean water." Category 2 Water: Water containing a significant degree of chemical, biological and/or physical contamination and having the potential to cause discomfort or sickness
if consumed by or exposed to humans. Also referred to as "gray water." SECTION
02 85 00.00 20 Page 7 Category 3 Water: Grossly unsanitary water, containing pathogenic agents, arising
from sewage or other contaminated water sources and having the likelihood of causing discomfort or sickness
if consumed by or exposed to humans. This category includes all forms of seawater, ground surface water and rising water from rivers or streams. Also referred to as "black water." 1.2.4
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) A Certified Industrial Hygienist refers to an individual that has
been certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene (ABIH), with professional
qualifications and experience as required for an industrial hygienist, as presented in the definition of
"Industrial Hygienist." 1.2.5 Complete Interior Building Demolition (Complete Gut) Interior
finishes of the building have been removed to expose basic structural elements. 1.2.6
Containment Physical separation and engineering controls required to prevent contamination
of undamaged materials and occupied areas. The level of containment varies depending on the extent of the
contamination. 1.2.6.1 Source Containment Use when the contaminated surface area is less than 0.93
square meters 10square feet, in non-residential buildings only. At a minimum, source containment shall include the following: a. Isolation
of Work Areas. Install polyethylene barriers to isolate the areas or material to be demolished / remediated
from non-remediation areas. b. Floor protection. Maintain protection for finished floors
through all construction activities. c. HEPA vacuum to control dust created during the
demolition. Hold HEPA vac intake at source of dust. 1.2.6.2 Limited Containment Use
when contaminated surface area is between 0.93 square meters and 9.3
square meters 10 square feet and 100 square feet per room innon-residential buildings and contaminated surface area less than 9.3square
meters 100 square feet per room in residential buildings. At a
minimum, limited containment shall include the following: a. Containment. For residential
buildings, a containment shall include the entire room where work is being performed. The containment shall not extend past the extents of the room unless there are instances of contamination extending
from one room to the next. For non-residential buildings, the containment shall include the area to be
remediated, plus enough additional area to allow for all equipment and work activities. b. Isolation of Work Areas. Install polyethylene barriers to isolate the areas to be demolished
/ remediated. SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 8 c. Floor protection. Maintain protection
for finished floors through all construction activities. d. Air Filtration / Pressurization
Control. Install AFUs with HEPA filters in the containment. Configure the AFUs with splitters / diverters
to allow some of the air to recirculate within the containment. Discharge the remainder of the air directly
to the outside to maintain an overall negative pressure in the containment of 5 pascals
0.02 inch water
column minimum to 10 pascals 0.04 inch water column maximum relative to the outside and other adjacent spaces not undergoing
remediation. AFUs shall filter a minimum of four air changes per hour and a maximum of six air changes
per hour. e. Protection for all items remaining in the containment. Protective devices
shall prevent physical damage (e.g., scratches and dents) and shall provide a positive seal to prevent
dust from settling in or on the items. f. Containment Entrance. Install a triple-flap
poly "door" to be used during demolition to minimize egress and provide a good separation between containment and occupied areas of the house / building. 1.2.6.3 Full Containment Use
when contaminated surface area is greater than 9.3 square meters 100square
feet in both residential and nonresidential
buildings. At a minimum, full containment
shall include the following: a. Containment. For residential buildings, a containment shall include the entire room where work is being performed. The containment shall not extend past the extents
of the room unless there are instances of contamination extending from one room to the next. For non-residential buildings, the containment shall include the area to be remediated, plus enough additional
area to allow for all equipment and work activities. b. Isolation of Work Areas. Construct
polyethylene barriers to isolate the areas to be demolished / remediated. c. Floor protection.
Maintain protection for finished floors through all construction activities. d. Air
Filtration / Pressurization Control. Install AFUs with HEPA filters in the containment. Configure the AFUs
with splitters / diverters to allow some of the air to recirculate within the containment.
Discharge the remainder of the air directly to the outside to maintain an overall negative pressure in
the containment of 5 pascals 0.02 inch water column minimum to 10 pascals 0.04
inch water column maximum relative to the outside and other adjacent spaces not undergoing remediation. AFUs shall filter a minimum of four air changes per hour and a maximum
of six air changes per hour. e. Protection for all items remaining in the containment. Protective devices shall prevent physical damage (e.g., scratches and dents) and shall provide a positive
seal to prevent dust from settling in or on the items. f. Decontamination. Construct
a decontamination airlock for entry into SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 9 and exit from
the work area. The airlock shall be used to HEPA vacuum the sealed bags of contaminated debris. When possible,
the decontamination airlock shall be located so that the sealed bags can be passed directly
from the airlock to the outside, through a door or window. g. Containment Entrance.
Install a triple-flap poly "door" at the entrance to the airlock, and between the airlock and
the work area during demolition to minimize egress and provide a good separation between
containment and occupied areas of the house / building. 1.2.6.4 Unoccupied Building Containment Use
when a building is unoccupied and large amounts of mold growth are present throughout the building: a. Containment. The containment consists of the entire building. Install AFUs with HEPA filters
in the building. Configure the AFUs to recirculate within the active remediation area. AFUs shall filter
a minimum of four air changes per hour and a maximum of six air changes per hour based
on the size of the area undergoing active remediation. b. Isolation of Work Areas. Install polyethylene
barriers to isolate the areas where remediation is not required. AFU discharge may be used to positively
pressurize non-remediation areas from areas undergoing remediation to prevent the movement of spores into
"clean" areas. c. Floor Protection. Maintain protection for finished floors through all construction activities. d. Protection for all items remaining in the containment. Protective devices shall prevent physical damage (e.g., scratches and dents) and shall provide a positive
seal to prevent dust from settling in or on the items. e. Decontamination. Construct
a decontamination airlock for entry into and exit from the building. f. Containment
Entrance. A triple-flap poly "door" shall be used at the entrance to the work area during demolition
to minimize egress. 1.2.6.5 Cleaning Containment A temporary containment structure set
up to clean items removed from the containment. At a minimum, the cleaning area shall contain: a.
Two chambers. Construct walls with polyethylene. Items will be cleaned in the first chamber. The clean
items shall be stored in the second chamber. b. Air Filtration / Pressurization Control
Cleaning Chamber. Install AFUs with HEPA filters in the cleaning chamber. Configure the AFUs with splitters / diverters to allow some of the air to recirculate within the containment. Discharge
the remainder of the air directly to the outside to maintain an overall negative pressure in the containment
of 5 pascals 0.02 inch water column minimum to 10 pascals 0.04
inch water column (maximum) relative to the storage chamber. c.
Air Filtration, Storage Chamber. Install AFUs with HEPA filters in the SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 10 storage chamber. The AFUs shall be configured to allow air to recirculate within the chamber.
AFUs shall filter a minimum of four air changes per hour and a maximum of six air changes per hour. d. Containment Entrance. Install a triple-flap poly "door" at the entrance to the
cleaning chamber, between the cleaning and storage chambers, and at the exit of the storage chamber to
minimize egress and provide a good separation between the chambers. 1.2.7 Decontamination
Unit (Airlock) An enclosed area adjacent to, and connected to, a regulated work area. It consists
of various rooms that are used for the decontamination of workers, equipment, and materials. 1.2.8
Dehumidifier Mechanism or machine to remove moisture from the air. 1.2.9 Detergent A cleaning agent. The term refers to a prepared compound that may include surfactants, builders,
dry solvents, softeners, etc, but does not include true soap. 1.2.10 Disinfectants
or Biocide Sanitizing Solutions One of three groups of antimicrobials registered by the EPA for public health uses. The EPA
considers an antimicrobial to be a disinfectant when it destroys or irreversibly inactivates infectious
or other undesirable organisms, but not necessarily their spores. 1.2.11 EPA U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. 1.2.12 Fungicidal Agents, (EPA) A coating material that contains an EPA registered fungicide
that inhibits the spread and growth of mold with the ability to withstand moist and humid conditions. 1.2.13 HEPA Filter A High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter capable of trapping and retaining
99.97 percent of all particulate larger than 0.3 microns 1.2 by10-6
inch. 1.2.14 HVAC Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (System). 1.2.15 Industrial Hygienist (IH) Industrial Hygienist (IH) refers to an individual designated
and provided by the Contractor that is a professional qualified by education, training, and
experience to anticipate, recognize, evaluate, and develop controls for occupational and indoor air quality
hazards. Education must include a minimum 12 semester hours or quarter hour equivalent of chemistry and
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of courses in any combination of chemistry, physics, engineering, health physics, environmental
health, biostatistics, biology, physiology, toxicology, epidemiology, or industrial hygiene. The Industrial
Hygienist shall be under the supervision of a Certified Industrial Hygienist. 1.2.16
Microbial Remediation Supervisor ************************************************************************** NOTE: State
Certification requirements for mold remediation contractors and supervisors must
be met. Modify and supplement the certification requirements specified in this
paragraph if not equal to state requirements. ************************************************************************** Individual responsible for the execution of the microbial
remediation work as defined by the scope of work. This individual shall have documented training
in microbial remediation and have at least three years experience in microbial remediation work. Remediation
contractor's on-site supervisor shall have one of the following certifications: Council-Certified Mold Remediator (CMR), or Council-Certified Mold Remediation Supervisor (CMRS) as certified by
the American Council for Accredited Certification, or Applied Microbial Remediation Specialist (AMRS),
Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) or Contracting Officer approved
equivalent. 1.2.17 Non-Porous Material A material that does not absorb nor is easily
penetrated by liquids, especially water. Generally, non-porous materials have a permeable factor of less than 1. Some examples are metal, glass, plastic, ceramic tile, etc. 1.2.18 Occupied
Spaces (Areas) The phrase "occupied space" within this specification refers to spaces that are occupied by unprotected non-remediation personnel while work is in progress. It also refers
to areas adjacent to work areas that are not currently undergoing remediation. 1.2.19
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Any material or device worn to protect a worker from exposure to, or contact
with, any harmful material or force. PPE must be cleaned or disposed of prior to removal from the remediation
work area. 1.2.20 Poly Polyethylene sheet with a minimum thickness of 0.15
millimeter 6 mils. 1.2.21 Porous Material Permeable
materials having the physical properties that allow liquids or gasses to pass through. These materials
include but are not limited to the following: gypsum wall board, insulation, wallpaper, ceiling material, carpet, padding, paper goods (i.e., cardboard boxes, loose paper, books, etc.), stuffed furniture,
wicker, fabrics, etc. SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 12 1.2.22 Pressure Differential
Measuring Instrument Device used to measure the relative pressure difference between the work area and areas outside
the work area. For mold remediation, the device must measure accurately in the 0 to 10 Pascal
0 to 0.04 inch range. 1.2.23 Semi-porous Material A material
that can absorb liquids if exposed over long periods of time. These materials include but are not limited
to wood, concrete, linoleum, vinyl wall covering, wooden or hardboard furniture, plaster, etc. 1.2.24
Ventilation System Mold Remediator Qualifications (VSMR) An
individual certified by the North American Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA) to clean HVAC systems. 1.2.25 Work Area The area where remediation operations are actively performed and controlled to prevent the spread of dust / spores and entry by unauthorized personnel. A work area is
the space, group of spaces, or the building, as defined by the Microbial Assessment Survey. 1.3
REQUIREMENTS 1.3.1 Description of Work ************************************************************************** NOTE: Specify the form, condition and approximate quantity square
meters square feet of mold contaminated
material to be controlled in the first blank, the type of material in the second blank, and the
location of the material in the third blank. Example: "The mold contaminated material removal work
includes the demolition and removal of 270square
meters 3,000 square feet of gypsum wallboard located on the first floor of the structure." The use of this section in
the contract specification means that known mold contaminated material is involved.
Estimate the quantity and specify as unit price items in Section 00 22 13 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS or Section 01 20 00.00 20 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES per standard
practice of the activity preparing the contract. ************************************************************************** The Contracting Officer will furnish the Contractor,
in the contract documents, an initial Microbial Assessment Survey with containment categories
and remediation methods specified for each work area and material within the work area. The
Contracting Officer's initial Microbial Assessment Survey specified below shall be furnished and certified
by a qualified assessor authorized by the Contracting Officer to do such work. The initial survey is included in the solicitation documents at the end of this specification section. Provide mold remediation
work including the handling and control of mold contaminated materials and the resultant procedures and
equipment required SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 13 to protect workers, the environment
and occupants of the building or area, or both, from contact with mold products and spores. The work also
includes the disposal of any mold contaminated materials generated by the work. The mold
removal work includes the demolition and removal of [_____] of [_____] located [_____]. Provide containment
and engineering control techniques as outlined in this specification. All mold contaminated material removal
work shall be supervised by a microbial remediation supervisor as specified herein. No work in this specification section shall be provided by any person, contractor, or contracting
entity involved in the preparation of the contract documents of which this specification section is a part. The following microbial remediation specifications apply to the cleaning / removal and disposal
of fungally-contaminated porous, semi-porous and non-porous surfaces within various types of structures.
The level of containment and requirements for cleaning and remediation of materials will depend
on the condition of the space and materials being remediated. ************************************************************************** NOTE: The following paragraph directs the Contractor to inspect the premises and develop a work plan based on the amount of mold contaminated materials found. Depending on the source
of the moisture (flood, rainwater leaks, etc.), the amount of mold growth in the building
may have increased since the Government-provided initial survey of the building. If
there is a significant increase in the amount of work required of the Contractor, the Contracting
Officer will likely have to modify the contract. ************************************************************************** Immediately after award of the contract, prepare a preliminary
visual assessment report using the standard microbial assessment form (Appendix A) to
document the differences in the pre-remediation condition of the work areas as compared to the government
provided Microbial Assessment Survey. Only address the differences between the pre-remediation condition
of the work areas and the government provided Microbial Assessment Survey. If required
to indicate the differences, include the HVAC systems inspection required elsewhere in this specification
section. Submit this written pre-remediation condition report to the Contracting Officer for approval and instructions to proceed. After approval of the preliminary visual assessment report and
having instructions from the Contracting Officer to proceed, prepare a microbial remediation
plan for approval by the Contractor's Certified Industrial Hygienist. Microbial remediation plan shall
include an assessment of the risk for people to occupy areas adjoining the remediation area while remediation work is occurring. Upon the Contractor's CIH approval of the plan, submit the
plan to the Contracting Officer for approval. The Contractor's CIH or IH shall monitor the site on a daily
basis while remediation work is in progress, identifying work and/or work practices that
are not in compliance with the approved microbial remediation plan, and performing all inspections required
by this specification. The Contracting Officer may require the removal of any individual for non-compliance
with quality requirements specified in the contract. SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 14 This
specification section includes the protocol regarding proper disposal of the removed building material
components from within the work site. Use proper cleaning procedures, engineering controls, and apply best management practices to remove microbial growth and spore fallout from all surfaces and building
materials to minimize the further release of microbial spores. Address semi-porous and nonporous surfaces
within the facility in each cleaning phase of the project. Damp wipe and HEPA vacuum all
surfaces, at a minimum. Remove and dispose of porous building materials that are supporting microbial growth. 1.3.2 Security Requirements Prior to granting access to any work area (i.e., building, area,
room, or space) for mold remediation work, a determination must be made by the government
agency whether classified or controlled unclassified information (paper material and / or electronic media)
or equipment is contained in the work area(s). If Contractor personnel require access
to classified information or spaces to perform mold remediation work, the Government must issue the Contractor facility a DD Form 254 (Contract Security Classification Specification) prior to the initiation
of the work under the contract. If the Contractor facility does not possess a valid DD Form 254 issued
by the Defense Security Service (DSS), the Government will be required to submit a sponsorship
request to DSS requesting that the Contractor be processed for and issued a current DD Form 254 at the
appropriate level. Access to classified information (paper material, electronic media, and equipment)
must only be granted to authorized and appropriately cleared government and U.S. contractor personnel that
possess a personnel security clearance commensurate with the level of information contained in the work area that requires a mold remediation effort. Access to Controlled Unclassified information
(i.e., For Official Use Only, Sensitive but Unclassified, Privacy Act Information, Export Controlled unclassified, etc.) can be granted to DOD cleared contractors, consultants and grantees that
are conducting official business for the DOD or DON. Non-cleared U.S. contractor personnel who only require
access to controlled unclassified information can be granted access if they get a favorable trustworthiness
determination on an individual Facility Access Determination National Agency Check (FADNAC) submitted on
their behalf by the government agency issuing the contract. Classified information and
controlled unclassified information must be safeguarded / secured, reproduced, and destroyed in accordance
with SECNAV M-5510.36. 1.4 SUBMITTALS ************************************************************************** NOTE: Review submittal description (SD) definitions in Section 01 33
00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES and edit the following list to reflect only the submittals required for the project. Submittals should be kept to the minimum required for adequate quality
control. A “G” following a submittal item indicates that the submittal requires
Government approval. Some SECTION
02 85 00.00 20 Page 15 submittals
are already marked with a “G”. Only delete an existing “G” if the submittal item
is not complex and can be reviewed through the Contractor’s Quality Control system.
Only add a “G” if the submittal is sufficiently important or complex in context
of the project. For submittals requiring Government approval on Army projects, a code
of up to three characters within the submittal tags may be used following the "G" designation
to indicate the approving authority. Codes for Army projects using the Resident Management
System (RMS) are: "AE" for Architect-Engineer; "DO" for District Office (Engineering
Division or other organization in the District Office); "AO" for Area Office; "RO"
for Resident Office; and "PO" for Project Office. Codes following the "G"
typically are not used for Navy, Air Force, and NASA projects. Choose the first bracketed
item for Navy, Air Force and NASA projects, or choose the second bracketed item for
Army projects. ************************************************************************** Government approval is required for submittals with
a "G" designation; submittals not having a "G" designation are [for Contractor Quality
Control approval.][for information only. When used, a designation following the "G"
designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.] The following shall
be submitted in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES: ************************************************************************** NOTE: The submittals required for each project are very dependent upon the removal method
to be used. Edit the submittals paragraph accordingly. ************************************************************************** SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals Preliminary Visual Assessment Report; G Microbial Remediation
Plan; G Worker
Records; Respiratory
Protection Program; G
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)/Industrial Hygienist (IH) Qualifications; G Microbial
Remediation Supervisor Qualifications; GVentilation
System Mold Remediator Qualifications (VSMR); G SD-03 Product Data Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE); G
SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 16 Air Filtration Units; Dehumidifiers; Pressure Differential Measuring Instrument; Fungicidal Agents,
(EPA); GDisinfectants
or Biocide Sanitizing Solutions; G
SD-06 Test Reports Daily Reports; G SD-11 Closeout Submittals Submittals
at Completion of Remediation Work; G 1.4.1 Preconstruction Submittals Within
ten (10) days from the award of the contract and prior to the start of the work, submit to the Contracting
Officer six copies of the following items for review and permanent file. 1.4.1.1 Preliminary
Visual Assessment Report A written report to document the pre-remediation condition of the work areas compared to the
government provided Microbial Assessment Survey and the results of the HVAC systems inspection. 1.4.1.2
Microbial Remediation Plan Submit a job-specific, [detailed][abbreviated] plan Approved by the Contractor's
CIH to the Contracting Officer for final approval prior to start of work. The plan shall address the following
items at a minimum: a. Description of materials to be remediated, providing location and quantities
(map if available), and methods to be used for remediation. b. Types of biocides and fungicidal agents,
(EPA). c. Containment procedures to include description and locations of engineering
controls and decontamination unit to include entry and exit procedures (provide sketch of floor plan showing
location of containment barriers and decontamination units). Plan shall include locations
of AFUs and AFU discharges to the outside. d. Description of personal protective equipment to be used during
the remediation. e. Construction barricades and barriers in occupied areas. f.
HVAC Shut down and start-up procedures. g. HVAC Evaluation and remediation procedures. h.
Moisture and relative humidity control procedures and equipment. SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 17 i.
Packaging and disposal procedures. j. Safety Precautions to include lockout / tag-out, fall protection, confined space entry procedures, and fire protection. k. Description of the method to be employed
to control cross contamination of areas not in the work area. This shall include a risk assessment related to the suitability of people to occupy areas adjoin the remediation area while remediation
activities are ongoing. l. IH Quality Control procedures to include visual inspection. m.
Procedures to control, abate, and dispose of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM) and Lead Based Paint (LBP)
coincident with microbial remediation. Before work in areas containing ACM and PACM is begun; Contractor
shall identify the presence, location, and quantity of ACM, and/or PACM therein pursuant to paragraph (k)(1) of 29
CFR 1926.1101. 1.4.1.3 Respiratory Protection Program Provide written copy of Contractor's Respiratory Protection
program. 1.4.1.4 Worker Records Provide the following documents for all workers, including supervisory personnel.
If new workers are added to the crew, provide the same documentation for them. Employee
Instruction and Release Form: Provide documentation showing that each employee has been instructed on the
following items: a. Use and fit of respirators (for employees entering and working in the containment). b. Protective clothing. c. Protective measures. d. Safety and Emergency
Egress Procedures. e. Site specific fall protection plan and training. f. Microbial
remediation hazards and practices including engineering controls and isolation. Training should include
"hands on" training for microbial remediation supervisors. g. Workers' release
forms stating the potential hazards involved with the scope of the work. Worker Training
Certification: Submit copies of training certificates for each employee indicating that the employee has
received training at the appropriate level for the work prescribed in the description of work. 1.4.1.5
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH)/Industrial Hygienist (IH) Qualifications Submit the name, address, and telephone number of the
Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) and Industrial Hygienist (IH). Provide copies of board SECTION
02 85 00.00 20 Page 18 certificates, resume to document field experience, and evidence that the CIH
and IH have successfully completed training in microbial investigation and remediation. 1.4.1.6
Microbial Remediation Supervisor Qualifications Onsite supervisor shall have one of the following certifications: Certified Mold Remediator (CMR), Certified Mold Remediation Supervisor (CMRS), or Applied
Microbial Remediation Specialist (AMRS). Submit copies of supervisory training certificates. 1.4.2
Product Data Within 10 days of contract award, submit product data for items identified for
use in Microbial Remediation Plan. 1.4.3 Daily Reports Prepare a written report for each day that microbial
remediation work is being accomplished. Submit this report to the Contracting Officer by 1000 hours
of the following day, attached to the Contractor Quality Control Report. Referred to collectively as the
IH Daily Report, the report at a minimum shall include measurements of differential pressure and temperature and relative humidity in work areas, and detail any non-compliance issues observed. 1.4.4 Submittals at Completion of Remediation Work Within 14 days of completion, provide the following information: a. Supervisor Logs. b. IH Daily Reports. c. Photographic Logs. d.
Contractor's Industrial Hygienist Report certifying the microbial remediation is complete. 1.5
RECORD KEEPING A Daily Project Log shall form a permanent record of the project. Secure and
maintain these logs and any other required documentation as part of the permanent project file. 1.5.1
Daily Log The Microbial Remediation Supervisor shall maintain a Daily Project Log. The
Daily Project Log shall be used each day of the project to document the following information. a.
Date. b. Name of Microbial Remediation Supervisor. c. Name of Industrial Hygienist monitoring
work area. d. Number of workers on site. SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 19 e.
Equipment utilized. f. Brief description of daily work activities. g. Listing of any
non-compliance noted, emergencies, stop work orders (with detailed explanation), [exhaust system pressure
differential recordings] and descriptions of any other significant events. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 DISINFECTANTS, BIOCIDES, SANITIZING SOLUTIONS AND FUNGICIDAL AGENTS, (EPA) Shall
be approved by EPA for the use detailed in the Microbial Remediation Plan and used in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 EQUIPMENT Provide
protective clothing and respirators as required by the Microbial Remediation Plan for use by any authorized
visitors. Provide manufacturer's certificate of compliance for all equipment used to contain the
microbial contamination. Contractor shall not be required to certify that visitors entering work areas
be capable of wearing respirators. 3.1.1 Respirators Select respirators from those approved
by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Department of Health and Human Services. Provide personnel engaged in set-up, pre-cleaning, cleanup, handling, and removal
of contaminated materials with the appropriate respiratory protection as specified in 29 CFR
1910.134. Microbialremediation plan shall consider Table 17.1 in AIHA IMOM08-679
"Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Indoor Mold", which lists the minimum
levels of respiratory protection based on the activity and size of the remediated area. 3.1.2 Protective Clothing Provide all workers with protective clothing as appropriate for
the work being accomplished, as required by the Microbial Remediation Plan. Do not permit
any person to enter the work area without the appropriate protective clothing and equipment. 3.1.3
Warning Signs and Labels Provide bilingual warning signs printed in English and Spanish at all approaches
to the work areas. Locate signs at such a distance that personnel may read the sign and take the necessary
protective steps required before entering the area. Warning signs may be in the form of continuous
plastic tape. The warning signs shall have black characters on a yellow background. WARNING DO NOT ENTER MICROBIAL REMEDIATION WORK IN PROGRESS SECTION 02 85 00.00
20 Page 20 Alternate wording for the warning signs will be approved by the Contracting Officer. 3.1.4 Dehumidifiers Install and use dehumidifiers as needed during the remediation to maintain relative
humidity below 60 percent in the work area. Drain the condensate water to a permanent drain, or empty as
needed to prevent water overflowing from the dehumidifiers. 3.1.5 Air Filtration
Units (AFU) Install and use AFUs with HEPA filters, and manufacturer specified pre-filters, as part of the exhaust ventilation system to develop and maintain the specified
desired air pressure differential inside the enclosed work area relative to the outside areas. The Contractor
shall be responsible for acquiring and paying for any licenses needed for use of any equipment,
including but not limited to, air pressure differential systems and air filtration systems. Replace
HEPA filters and pre-filters for AFUs as required to maintain pressurization performance requirements during
demolition and cleaning. Do not reuse filters. Bag used filters at a minimum in clear 0.15
millimeter 6 mil polyethylene bags within the containment and disposed as contaminated waste. ************************************************************************** NOTE: Some air from the AFUs may be allowed to recirculate into the remediation area only.
The intent is to maintain the work area under a negative pressure relative to non-work
areas. Excessive negative pressure will allow outside air to infiltrate into the building,
either into the work area directly, or into other areas of the building. In humid climates,
this outside air may bring in large amounts of moisture, and cause additional mold growth.
Air discharged from the AFU may not be supplied to an occupied area. ************************************************************************** Discharge air from any AFUs located in the work area
containment to the outside environment when creating a negative pressure containment to create a
negative pressure relative to occupied areas of 5 pascals 0.02 inch H2O
to 10 pascals
0.04 inch H20. Discharge
air in excess of that required for creating
the proper negative pressure to the work area. The AFUs shall provide four to six air changes per hour
in the work area. Under no circumstances may air from AFUs discharge to an occupied area. Coordinate location of window sashes or doors required for discharge openings with the Contracting Officer.
Seal around openings used for discharge of exhaust air airtight. Exhaust discharge openings may be constructed
of plywood. Seal all exhaust and intake openings in AFUs with one layer of 0.15millimeters
6 mil polyethylene
sheeting when not in use. 3.1.6
Vacuum Cleaners Equipped with HEPA Filters Provide vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters designed
for continuous operation to perform the work in a timely and efficient manner. SECTION
02 85 00.00 20 Page 21 Provide nozzle attachments as required to adequately remove all dust. As a minimum, nozzle attachments shall include crevice and extended bristle brush nozzles. Any
vacuum that is not equipped with a HEPA filter shall not be used at anytime. Provide
sufficient vacuum cleaners equipped with HEPA filters designed for continuous operation in the work area
during microbial remediation inside the containment area. Provide additional vacuum
cleaners equipped with HEPA filters in the enclosed work area during remediation or cleaning work as required
by the size (area) of the containment and to maintain timely progress of the work. 3.2
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 3.2.1 Pre-Microbial Remediation Work Conference Meet with the Contracting
Officer prior to beginning work to discuss in detail the Microbial Remediation Plan, including work procedures
and safety precautions. Once approved by the Contracting Officer, the plan shall be enforced
as if a part of this specification. Any variances to the specification as a result of the plan shall be
specifically identified to allow for free discussion and approved by the Contracting Officer in writing
prior to starting work. Before work in areas containing Asbestos Containing Material (ACM) and Presumed
Asbestos Containing Materials (PACM) and Lead is begun, Contractor shall identify the presence, location,
and quantity of ACM, PACM and Lead. Ensure proper notification of regulatory authorities.
Contractor shall consult with Contracting Officer to obtain facility ACM / LBP surveys. 3.2.2
Containment Entry / Exit Procedure Ensure that each worker and authorized visitor follows entry and exit procedures detailed in the Microbial Remediation Plan. 3.3 REMOVAL PROCEDURES 3.3.1
Protection of Existing Work Areas Perform work in a manner to minimize the damage or contamination to areas outside or directly adjacent to the work area. Contractor is required to inspect areas inside
and outside proposed work areas to identify existing damage and notify Contracting Officer prior to start
of work. Where materials outside work area are damaged or contaminated as a result of
the Contractors work efforts as verified by the Contracting Officer using visual inspection or sample analysis,
it shall be restored to its original condition or decontaminated by the Contractor at no expense to the Government as deemed appropriate by the Contracting officer. Should adjacent or outside areas
become contaminated as a result of the Contractors work efforts the work shall stop immediately. The newly contaminated areas shall be cleaned and verified by visual inspection by the IH. The work
may proceed at the discretion of the Contracting Officer once the area has been verified as restored. 3.3.2 Remediation of Fungally Contaminated Building Materials The removal of contaminated
materials shall follow in general the listed sequence of work. The Contractor may make changes to improve
work flow SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 22 with the approval of the Contracting Officer. a. Provide level of containment and PPE required by the Microbial Remediation Plan. b. Disable all HVAC units and exhaust fans in the area to be remediated. c. Protect materials
to remain in work area. Where possible, all materials to be salvaged should be cleaned in place to prevent
possible cross-contamination created by moving materials through non-remediation areas. d. Remove undamaged items and materials to be cleaned and salvaged from the work area. Materials
shall be stored in an area with relative humidity maintained below 60 percent and where temperatures will
not damage the material. Notify Contracting Officer of existing damage to items prior
to removal. e. Set up containments, including protection of materials remaining within the
containment and AFUs. Notify Contracting Officer that the area is prepared for remediation activities. f. Pre-demolition inspection by the Contracting Officer. g. Demolition and removal / cleaning
of contaminated materials. h. Post-remediation inspection by the Contracting Officer. i.
Perform final cleaning in the containment. j. Clean carpet in the containment. k. Clearance
inspection by the Contracting Officer. l. Duct and HVAC cleaning, if necessary. m. Deconstruction
of containment, removal of AFUs. n. Clean previously removed items prior to returning to occupied area. 3.3.3 Remediation Procedures Procedures for remediation depend on the amount of mold growth
and the type of material with fungal growth. 3.3.3.1 Remediation of Non-Porous Materials The method of remediating non-porous items shall be: a. HEPA vacuum all surfaces. b.
Damp wipe all surfaces using clean water or a detergent solution. 3.3.3.2 Semi-Porous Materials (Unfinished
Wood) The method of remediating unfinished wood-based items, including wood and wood
framing in wall cavities, shall be: a. Cleaning SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 23 (1) HEPA vacuum all surfaces. (2) Scrub surfaces with a brush and detergent to remove mold. (3) HEPA vacuum all surfaces to remove dust. (4) Repair finishes as required to match original. b. Removal Where unfinished wood product has been structurally damaged, remove and
replace with an equivalent product. This shall include wall studs and sheathing, such as OSB used in flooring,
wall, or roof construction. 3.3.3.3 Semi-Porous Materials The method
of surface cleaning semi-porous materials such as concrete, vinyl wall covering, linoleum, leather furniture,
and finished wood products shall be: a. HEPA vacuum all surfaces. b.
Damp wipe surfaces with using clean water or a detergent solution. Avoid over-wetting the material. 3.3.3.4 Porous Materials a. Carpet (1) Removal: Replace carpet that has
remained wet for 48 hours or longer. (2) Cleaning: Use a dry absorbent compound cleaning
method as designated by IICRC S100. This method uses an absorbent compound
to dissolve, suspend and absorb carpet soils. It does not add moisture back into the carpet. b. Gypsum Wallboard (GWB) (1) Removal: Replace Gypsum Wallboard that has remained wet for
48 hours or longer, or has visible mold growth. Where removal of GWB exposes insulation,
remove and replace the insulation with an insulation having equal characteristics for insulating value
and permeability. (2) Surface Cleaning: Where GWB has a small amount of surface mold growth and the GWB is structurally sound, a surface cleaning method may be used with the permission
of the Contracting Officer. The method of surface cleaning GWB shall be HEPA vacuum all surfaces.
Surface cleaning shall not be used where mold growth penetrates wallboard substrate. c.
Ceiling Tile (1) Removal: Replace ceiling tile that has remained wet for 48 hours or
longer, or has visible mold growth. SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 24 (2) Surface Cleaning:
Where settled dust on ceiling tiles contains mold spores and the ceiling tile is structurally sound, is
not sagging, and has not been wet, a surface cleaning method may be used with the permission
of the Contracting Officer. The method of surface cleaning ceiling tile shall be HEPA vacuum all surfaces. Surface cleaning shall not be used where mold growth is occurring on ceiling tiles. d. Paper Materials Contractor personnel cannot be granted access to classified information
and / or Controlled Unclassified Information until they have met the security requirements
stated in the paragraph SECURITY REQUIREMENTS. (1) Removal: Discard paper materials that have remained
wet for 48 hours or longer, or that have visible mold growth. Classified and Controlled
Unclassified Information must be destroyed by appropriately cleared contractor personnel using an approved
DOD destruction method that is authorized for the specific level of information. (2) Containment: Where paper materials, such as personnel records must be retained, the following
containment methods may be used with the permission of the Contracting Officer. The method of containment
for paper products shall be: (a) Thoroughly dry the paper material. Classified and Controlled Unclassified
Information must be safeguarded at all times in a GSA approved security container, restricted area, vault,
or under the direct physical control of appropriately cleared contractor personnel. (b) Where routine access to the material is required, a copy shall be made. Contractor personnel
shall not reproduce copies of classified information or controlled unclassified information without
the prior written approval of the Contracting Officer and the NAVFAC LANT security department. If approval
is obtained, only appropriately cleared Contractor personnel shall be authorized to
reproduce the information and they must use only DOD authorized reproduction equipment. (c)
When not in use, the classified and controlled unclassified information must be secured in an approved
GSA security container, restricted area, or vault. Limit access to the container to only appropriately
cleared Contractor personnel. Implement an access procedure involving opening the container in a secure
area with provision for capturing mold spores and respiratory protection for workers
opening the container for these materials. Store the container in an area where the relative humidity is
maintained below 60 percent to prevent further mold growth. e. Textiles (1)
Discard textiles with visible mold growth. (2) Clean textile based items, including clothing, linens, and
toys that do not have visible mold growth, but have been wet, in standard commercial
or residential washing machines with standard washing machine detergent. SECTION 02
85 00.00 20 Page 25 (3) Dry all items completely before returning to the building / house. (a)
When possible, use dryers to dry items. (b) If dryers will cause irreversible harm to the item, hang the item on a drying rack in a temperature and humidity controlled space. Discard items not dry
within 48 hours. f. Upholstered Furniture (1) Removal: Discard upholstered furniture
that has remained wet for 48 hours or longer, or that have visible mold growth. (2)
Cleaning: Clean upholstered furniture that has been exposed to mold spores but does not have visible mold
growth by HEPA vacuuming upholstery and wood or metal structure, followed by a damp
wipe of semi-porous or non-porous portions of the furniture. 3.4 DETAILED SEQUENCE OF WORK FOR MOLD REMOVAL
UNDER CONTAINMENT 3.4.1 Preparation for Remediation Work a. Provide level of containment
and PPE required for the remediation based on the Microbial Remediation Plan. b. Disable
all HVAC units and exhaust fans in the area to be remediated. c. Remove undamaged materials from the work
area if they are to be salvaged but cannot be cleaned in place. Store materials in an area with
relative humidity maintained below 60 percent and where temperatures will not damage the material. Notify
Contracting Officer of existing damage to items prior to removal. Clean materials using procedures
detailed in Remediation Procedures. d. Remove supply diffusers, return grilles and exhaust grilles. Clean diffusers and grilles using procedures detailed in Remediation Procedures. e.
Construct containment barriers. Existing walls can be used as a portion of the containment barriers if
existing openings in walls (such as doors, wall openings, vents, etc.) are sealed using polyethylene. f. Install the AFUs and dehumidifiers. g. Seal supply, return, and exhaust openings with polyethylene
sheeting and protect intakes to air handling units. Air handling units shall remain
off. h. Install all equipment needed for removal work in the containment area to minimize
egress during demolition. i. The Contracting Officer will inspect the containment to verify that the containment is properly constructed and the containment area has an overall negative pressure of 5
to 10 pascals 0.02 to 0.04 inch water column relative to
the outside and adjacent work areas not undergoing active remediation, prior to beginning demolition work. SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 26 3.4.2 Demolition a. Remove mold contaminated
materials to be discarded, such as paper, and furniture. Double bag material in 0.15 millimeter
6 mil poly bags. Seal poly bags using duct tape inside the containment.
HEPA vacuum bags before removing them from the containment or airlock. When possible,
pass the bags directly from the containment or airlock to the outside. Transport bags to a dumpster. Do
not leave the bags at the building / house. b. Remove contaminated gypsum wallboard
(GWB) at the preliminary limits of demolition specified in the Microbial Remediation Plan. Inspect back side of removed GWB. If mold is observed on the back side of the GWB, report this condition
to the Contracting Officer. After obtaining Contracting Officer approval, continue removing GWB until no
mold is observed. If hidden mold is discovered that will extend past the extents of
the containment, stop work immediately and reconstruct the containment to extend past the suspected contamination.
Re-evaluate level of containment and PPE. Continue to operate AFUs during reconfiguring
of containment. c. Remove drywall by cutting in pieces as large as possible to minimize aerosolization
of fungal spores. Drywall screws can either be backed out during removal or later during cleanup. d. Use dust collection attachments on all power tools, such as sanders, saws, etc., to capture
dust created when using the tools. Outlet of dust collector should discharge into inlet of AFU. e.
Remove fiberglass insulation behind removed gypsum board. f. If wood studs are contaminated, scrub them
with a brush and detergent to remove mold. Replace wood studs with damage severe enough to reduce the structural capacity of the member. Prior to removal of any structural member consult with
the Contracting Officer. g. Clean all metal framing with a dilute detergent solution. Clean metal framing with light rust using steel wool and coat with a rust inhibiting paint. Replace metal
framing with rust damage severe enough to reduce the structural capacity of the member. Prior to removal
of any structural material, consult with the Contracting Officer. h. Remove contaminated
carpet scheduled for removal. i. Place removed gypsum board, insulation, carpet and remaining debris in two
layers of 0.15 millimeter 6 mil poly bags. Seal poly bags using duct tape inside the containment. HEPA vacuum bags before removing them from
the containment or airlock. When possible pass the bags directly from the containment or airlock to the
outside. Transport bags to a dumpster. Do not leave the bags at the building / house. Remediation
workers shall HEPA vacuum their PPE, then remove them within the airlock chamber. Discard disposable coverall
suits into a 0.15 millimeter 6 mil poly bag.
3.4.3 Post-Demolition Inspection a. The Contracting Officer will inspect the containment
area to verify that all contaminated materials have been removed. SECTION 02 85 00.00
20 Page 27 b. Allow a minimum of 12 hours after completion of removal work, with AFUs operating,
for airborne dust in the containment to settle and / or be removed by the AFUs. 3.4.4
Cleaning after Demolition, and Cleaning of Settled Spores from Porous / Non-Porous Materials a.
Continue to operate AFUs during cleaning. b. Clean exposed surfaces. (1) HEPA vacuum
all surfaces. (2) Damp wipe all non-porous exposed surfaces including polyethylene sheets
used to protect materials, external surfaces of ductwork, studs, and floors with clean rag and clean potable
water or detergent solution. (3) Remove poly sheeting inside the containment. (4) HEPA vacuum all surfaces protected by poly sheeting. (5) Damp wipe non-porous surfaces
protected by poly sheeting with clean water or a detergent solution. (6) Clean carpet
using procedures in Remediation of Fungally Contaminated Building Materials. c. Final
clearance inspection will be conducted by Contracting Officer. Clearance inspections will be performed
using the procedures detailed in Post-Remediation Inspection. Maintain containments in place until spaces are inspected and accepted by the Government as being fully remediated. The Government
will determine whether the Contractor shall conduct additional cleaning and repeat the clearance process. 3.5 DUCT AND HVAC SYSTEM CLEANING 3.5.1 Contractor Qualifications a. The
HVAC cleaning contractor shall be a certified member of NADCA. b. The HVAC cleaning contractor shall have
at least one individual with Ventilation System Mold Remediator Qualifications certified by NADCA onsite during duct and HVAC system cleaning. 3.5.2 Inspection IH shall visually inspect the HVAC system serving all work areas (or as required in the initial
Microbial Assessment Survey performed by the Government), and determine if additional remediation is needed
to clean the HVAC system, thus preventing re-contamination. Notify the Contracting Officer
of the inspection results. The Contractor must receive written approval from the Contracting Officer before
proceeding with HVAC microbial remediation. a. Follow requirements of the NADCA ACR
"Standard for Assessment, Cleaning, and Restoration of HVAC Systems". b. Using a "gassing" or "fogging" method of cleaning with gaseous chlorine SECTION
02 85 00.00 20 Page 28 dioxide or ozone will not be allowed. c. Disable all HVAC equipment
prior to cleaning any component of the system. d. The method of cleaning the air handling
units, terminal units, blowers and exhaust fans shall be: (1) Construct a limited containment
around equipment to be cleaned. Provide appropriate PPE for workers. (2) Remove filters. Seal filters
in 0.15 millimeter 6 mil poly bags for
disposal. (3) Disassemble units as necessary to clean components. Contractor is responsible
for reassembling equipment after cleaning. (4) Clean disassembled components within the containment or
in a separate two chamber cleaning containment. Seal disassembled components in 0.15
millimeter 6 mil poly
bags for transport out of building
/ house. (5) HEPA vacuum all surfaces. (6) Damp wipe all non-porous surfaces and components
with clean water or a detergent solution. e. The method of cleaning HVAC coils shall
be: (1) Clean coils using a method which will render the coil visibly clean. Coil cleaners
shall be non-acidic / alkaline, detergent based. Clean condensate drain pans. The drain for the condensate drain pan shall be operational during the cleaning. (2) Rinse coils and drain pans with clean
water to remove any latent residues. (3) Cleaning methods shall not cause damage to
the coil surface or fins. (4) Cleaning must restore the coil pressure drop to within
10 percent of the pressure drop measured when the coil was first installed. If the original
pressure drop is not known, the coil shall be considered clean only if the coil is free of foreign matter
and chemical residue. f. The method of cleaning the duct system shall be: (1)
During cleaning, connect a vacuum collection system to the downstream end of the section being cleaned.
The vacuum collection device must be of sufficient power to render all areas of duct
being cleaned under negative pressure relative to rooms and areas of duct not being cleaned. Negative pressure
must be verified at the furthest point from the collection system with a micromanometer
and verification measurements included in the Daily Report. (2) Equip the vacuum collection
systems with HEPA filters. Exhaust the vacuum collection systems directly to the outside. SECTION
02 85 00.00 20 Page 29 (3) Use mechanical agitation devices to dislodge debris adhered to the ductwork,
such that debris may be safely conveyed to vacuum collection devices. Cleaning methods shall not damage
the integrity of the ductwork, nor damage porous surface materials such as liners inside
the ductwork. (4) HEPA vacuum duct surfaces. (5) When possible, damp wipe metal duct
surfaces with clean water or detergent solution. Do not wet fibrous glass thermal or acoustical
insulation. (6) Identify areas where there is evidence of damage to or uncleanable mold
in duct insulation. The Contracting Officer will make the decision to discard the insulation, if necessary. g. Final clearance of HVAC and duct system will be based on a visual assessment (no visible
dust, no visible mold) by Contracting Officer. 3.6 FIRE PROTECTION The Contractor shall
provide portable fire extinguishers within the containment area and outside the decontamination unit. Fire
extinguishers shall be rated for the class of fire hazards in the work area and shall be sized
for coverage of the areas within the containment. At a minimum, one 4.5 kg 10 pound
ABC fire extinguisher for every 930
square meters 1,000square feet shall be strategically placed around the containment. Personnel shall be trained for emergency egress and the use of fire extinguishers. Notify fire officials of work activities as required. 3.7 CONSTRUCTION BARRIERS a. Provide interior shoring, bracing, or support to prevent movement, settlement, or collapse
of structure or element to be demolished and adjacent facilities or work to remain. Shoring, bracing or
support will be necessary when structural wood studs or metal framing need to be removed
and replaced when they cannot be cleaned. b. Do not disturb microbial-contaminated building materials while isolating work areas. This precaution prevents the release of microbial spores. c.
Workers shall wear respirators and other PPE as outlined in the microbial remediation plan when installing
critical barriers where microbial contaminated surfaces (walls or surfaces with visible settled dusts)
are likely to be disturbed. Operate an AFU if disturbance is likely during setup. d.
Monitor the air pressure differential across work area containments. The monitoring system shall be in
place before the start of remedial activities. Verification by the Industrial Hygienist is required prior to the start of the microbial remediation. 3.8 QUALITY ASSURANCE / QUALITY CONTROL REQUIREMENTS 3.8.1 Contractor Qualifications Work shall be performed by a qualified remediation contractor.
Contractor SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 30 shall carry insurance that specifically covers
mold remediation. Remediation contractor's on-site supervisor shall have one of the following certifications:
Certified Mold Remediator (CMR), Certified Mold Remediation Supervisor (CMRS), or Applied Microbial Remediation
Specialist (AMRS). Qualified supervisor shall be onsite whenever active remediation is
being performed. Set-up activities may be performed without supervisor present; qualified supervisor shall
review set-up prior to start of work. Mold remediation workers shall be given training in PPE and mold remediation activities as required for their particular job. Microbial remediation plan shall
provide details of worker training. 3.8.2 Waste Management and Removal Keep the site
and work area free from accumulations of dust, waste materials, or rubbish caused by Contractor operations
and free from any flammable materials or other sources of fire hazard. Remove all waste materials
and rubbish from and about the work site in strict accordance with the specifications and applicable codes
and regulations. 3.8.3 Post-Remediation Inspection Clean up all debris and dust in interior
spaces outside the work area resulting from the Contractor's remediation work. After
all visible accumulations of material and debris are removed from the containment, provide the Contracting
Officer a 24-hour notice for a final clearance visual inspection. The Contracting Officer and Contractor's Industrial Hygienist shall conduct a thorough visual inspection of the work area. If during
this inspection any visible debris and/or microbial contamination are observed, the Contractor shall re-clean
the work area without additional cost to the Government. 3.8.3.1 Clearance a.
Clearance Criteria Clearance will be based on visual assessment (all visible mold removed,
all visible dust removed, based on a "white glove" test) by Contracting Officer. "White
glove" test shall consist of wiping the surface with a clean cloth of color suitable to reveal expected type of dust. For most surfaces, a white cloth is suitable. For GWB dust, a dark
cloth may be more appropriate. b. Failed remediation areas will be recleaned and the AFUs kept in operation another 12 hours, followed by another visual assessment. Subsequent failures will
follow the same routine until a pass condition is secured. 3.9 CLEAN-UP AND DISPOSAL 3.9.1 Disposal of Material Dispose of contaminated bagged waste materials removed during this remediation as general construction debris. Follow all applicable local, State, and Federal
requirements for the disposal of this material. SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 31 3.9.2
Material Packaging Place waste, as waste is removed, into a disposal container promptly. Disposal containers
shall consist of at a minimum, two layers of clear 0.15millimeter 6
mil polyethylene bags. Tape bags in a gooseneck
fashion to form an airtight seal
and label appropriately. Bag waste from vacuums equipped with HEPA filters in 0.15 millimeter
6 mil polyethylene
bags. 3.9.3 Building Exit (Waste
Disposal) HEPA vacuum and damp wipe bags of contaminated waste material prior to removal
from the building. 3.9.4 Hazardous Material Should the Contractor encounter any hazardous
materials, notify the Contracting Officer immediately for direction. 3.10 Appendices Appendix A - Microbial Assessment Visual Field Report Form Appendix B - Sample Mold Remediation
Clearance Criteria For Buildings Housing Sensitive Populations Appendix A Microbial
Assessment Visual Field Report Form TO DOWNLOAD THIS FORM, SEE UFGS GRAPHICS Go to http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/NAVGRAPH/graphtoc.pdf.
Appendix B Sample Mold Remediation Clearance Criteria For Buildings
Housing Sensitive Populations ************************************************************************** Note: These sample
clearance criteria involving the use of fungal air, bulk, and surface sampling are provided
as guidelines for the development of detailed clearance contract requirements specific to the
particular project. This criteria is intended to supplement the basic specification section and should
not be added without thorough review and editing to suit the specific project requirements. Consult
with the cognizant occupational medical physicians, infection control, and industrial hygiene,
as a minimum, to ensure sampling and clearance criteria added to the contract are appropriate
for the affected sensitive and/or high risk population. ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** Note a. Add the
following as subparagraphs to paragraph 1.2 DEFINITIONS: Fungal Growth Structures Portions of fungi indicating active fungal growth is SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 32 present on a surface. These include spores, conidiophores,
hyphae, hyphal fragments, and mycelium. AIHA EMLAP American Industrial
Hygiene Association's Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Accreditation Program ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** Note: b. Add the following to paragraph 1.4 SUBMITTALS: In Paragraph SD-01
Preconstruction Submittals: Testing Laboratory Qualifications; G Microbial Assessor
Qualifications; G In Paragraph SD-11 Closeout Submittals: Clearance Fungal Sampling
Results; G ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** Note c. Add the following subparagraphs to Paragraph 1.4.1 Preconstruction Submittals: Clearance Sampling Results: Clearance sampling results per the Paragraph CLEARANCE shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer the day following receipt. 1.4.1.7
Testing Laboratory Qualifications Submit for approval the name, address, and telephone number
of each laboratory selected for the analysis and reporting of sample results. Each laboratory shall
be accredited by the AIHA under the EMLAP for the specific field of testing method(s) used. Accreditation
shall be verified by valid EMLAP certificate and/or listing in the AIHA Accredited Microbiology
Laboratory list. If the Contractor establishes a mobile lab, the parent laboratory shall
be AIHA EMLAP accredited. 1.4.1.8 Microbial Assessor Qualifications Submit for approval
documentation that the microbial assessor meets at least one of the following criteria: 1. Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a major in engineering, architecture, building construction, occupational health, microbiology, occupational safety,
or a related natural or physical science. Additionally, two years experience in conducting
microbial SECTION 02
85 00.00 20 Page 33 investigations
is required. 2. Associate's degree from an accredited university or college with a concentration
in environmental, natural or physical sciences. Additionally, four years experience
in conducting microbial investigations is required. 3. Certification as an industrial
hygienist (CIH) as certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygienists, safety
professional (CSP) as certified by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals or engineer
(PE). Additionally, one year experience in conducting microbial investigations is required. 4.
Certification by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC) as a Council-Certified
Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC), Council-Certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE),
Council-Certified Mold Consultant (CMC), Council-Certified Microbial Investigator (CMI), Council-Certified
Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI), Council-Certified Mold Remediation Supervisor (CMRS) or
Council-Certified Mold Remediator (CMR). ************************************************************************** ************************************************************************** Note d. Replace
Paragraph CLEARANCE CRITERIA with the following paragraphs and renumber subsequent paragraphs
as necessary. For paragraph (3) Air Sampling Clearance Criteria and subsequent paragraphs,
these paragraphs should only be required for mold remediation projects in buildings
that will be occupied by sensitive and/or high risk populations, such as hospitals, child care centers,
certain treatment centers, or when specified by the local medical support staff. The clearance
criteria should be tailored to fit the specific circumstances found at the facility. The
following steps in subparagraphs (3)(a), (3)(b) and (3)(c) should be part of any air sampling clearance
criteria plan. For subparagraphs (3)(d), (3)(e) and (3)(f), determine the source of
makeup air to the remediation area. The sampling protocol must be structured to compare
the airborne fungal concentrations of the air entering the remediation work area with
the concentrations found in the work area after remediation is complete. Sampling times must
be limited to prevent drying out of the media being used. Consult with the laboratory performing the analysis of samples to determine the appropriate sampling methods and times. 3.8.3.1
Clearance a. Clearance Criteria SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 34 Clearance will be based on visual assessment, and surface
and air sampling for fungi. Clearance fungal sampling results are included in the respective
paragraphs below. (1) Visual Assessment. Contracting Officer will verify that all visible
mold and all visible dust has been removed. Contracting Officer may use a "white
glove" test to verify that mold and dust have been removed. "White glove" test shall consist
of wiping the surface with a clean cloth of color suitable to reveal expected type of
dust. For most surfaces, a white cloth is suitable. For GWB dust, a dark cloth may be
more appropriate. (2) Surface Sampling. Contracting Officer will collect tape-lift surface
samples to determine if fungal growth structures are still present on surfaces. Results
of tape lift samples will be considered acceptable if fungal growth structures are not
present. Quantity and location of tape surface samples shall be detailed in Microbial Remediation Plan.
A minimum of 5 samples per 93square
meters 1000 square feet of gypsum wallboard removed shall be collected. For ductwork, one sample for every 10 variable air
volume terminals and one sample for every 18.6 square meters 200 square feet of ductwork shall be collected. (3) Air Sampling Clearance Criteria (a)
Prior to or during the remediation process, microbial assessor shall collect baseline bulk or surface
samples from contaminated materials for culture on fungal growth media for laboratory analysis
to determine the predominant fungal species growing in the areas being remediated. The predominant
fungal species are the "marker" species for clearance air sampling after remediation. Consult
with the laboratory performing the analysis of samples to determine the appropriate marker species
in the sample data. (b) In consultation with the laboratory performing the analysis,
microbial assessor shall determine the appropriate sampling method, including sample media and
sample time and culture temperature for the marker species. (c) In consultation with
the laboratory performing the analysis, medical health professionals, and infection
control staff, microbial assessor shall determine the clearance criteria for the marker species.
The clearance criteria will be based on the limits of detection possible with the sampling method
used and the occupant population expected after remediation is complete. SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page 35 (d) After remediation is complete, but prior
to removing AFUs, collect air samples in the areas remediated, [in adjacent areas providing
makeup air to the remediation area,] and in the outdoor air using Anderson N-6 single
stage samplers for laboratory analysis. Adjust sampling times in the remediation area
samples to account for the expected low particle counts in the air. (e) For ductwork
cleaning projects, supply clean filtered air from an AFU to the ductwork-do not use air
from the air handling unit or room air. Samples must be collected using a hood or other device that allows sampling of air that comes from the ductwork and not from the room. (f)
Compare results of remediation area samples with the results of samples collected in outdoor air [and adjacent areas providing makeup air]. Concentrations of fungal species in the remediation
areas must be less than the clearance criteria determined in the Paragraph AIR SAMPLING
CLEARANCE CRITERIA. ************************************************************************** -- End of Section -- SECTION 02 85 00.00 20 Page
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