Yesterday I took control of InterNACHI.

[wforsyth]

This was a wise business decision. Congrats and thanks to Helen, Robert, and Aimee for their services.

I was also impressed when reading at the decision to incorporate a SOP for Mold Assessment.

[wforsyth]

Oh, and thank you for reinstating the free membership in InterNachi for all Nachi members as we originally were expecting. It is much appreciated to see NACHI stand by it's word.

[Vern Mitchinson, CMI]

I like the idea of an SOP for mould testing but we do not have a prolab in this area so if the SOP is geared to PROLAB then it will not suit our needs. It has to generic and the procedure has to be adaptable to use with other testing labs.

[Jason A. Sieg, CMI]

Originally Posted by vmitchinson

I like the idea of an SOP for mould testing but we do not have a prolab in this area so if the SOP is geared to PROLAB then it will not suit our needs. It has to generic and the procedure has to be adaptable to use with other testing labs.

The items in red are worth repeating and emphasizing!!

[Nick Gromicko]

Paul H:

Non-profit organizations like InterNACHI and NACHI aren't owned. They can't be. Non-profits can't issue stock.


Vern & Jason:

As far as I know PRO-LAB operates in all 50 states as does FedEx.

[John Bowman]

Well this is shocking news....

[Patrick Bolliger]

There is NO standard for Mold in the state of Illinois. Per state IEMA/ IEPA.

Every person is different with respect to sensitivity and Mold exposure.

How can this become a "to do" SOP issue???
What about Lead, Radon, asbestos, Formaldehydes and insects....They are in every "Old" house...

Perhaps we can go outside basic state licensed SOP's and push for more and more areas that would exceed our state licensed "generalist" role into positions that P.E's, industrial hygienists, exterminators and environmental professionals would just love .. Jeez that would create some major battles...

[rwand1]

Non-profit organizations like InterNACHI and NACHI aren't owned. They can't be. Non-profits can't issue stock.

But they are controlled by the members which are without Share Capital, correct?

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

Originally Posted by jsieg

Roy, if anyone ever bothered to look at their certificate from the ProLab mold classes that certify them, it doesn't certify them to do Mold Testing. It Certifies them in Mod Assessment through ProLab, not through anyone else.

Jason

I choose to use Pro-Lab [I don't have to] I was certified through Micro Mold Inspection Consulting and Remediation Org. I have not received my certificate from Pro-Lab as of this week. I'm certified by Micro as a Mold Inspector not a Mold Assessment Inspector.

[Jason A. Sieg, CMI]

Originally Posted by mkyriacou

Jason

I choose to use Pro-Lab [I don't have to] I was certified through Micro Mold Inspection Consulting and Remediation Org. I have not received my certificate from Pro-Lab as of this week. I'm certified by Micro as a Mold Inspector not a Mold Assessment Inspector.

My point was that we (as inspectors) are not certified to do testing, just inspecting or assessing. Many inspectors advertise that they do Mold Testing. They do not do mold testing, they inspect or assess.

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

Originally Posted by jsieg

My point was that we (as inspectors) are not certified to do testing, just inspecting or assessing. Many inspectors advertise that they do Mold Testing. They do not do mold testing, they inspect or assess.

Agreed

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

Originally Posted by phinsperger

So Mario, you made $1200 the other day on something that doesn't exist? I wish I could do that.

Paul

This warehouse was very clean and well organized,but it wreaked [musty] the "suspected mold" was very exotic looking .Remember the crates were from Vietnam.I honestly can't wait for the results.
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[Nick Gromicko]

Patrick:

Mold is not part of a home inspector's SOP which is why it needs its own.

Home inspectors that offer the service do not offer it as part of their home inspection but as an additional service for additional fee.

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Paul H:

Non-profit organizations like InterNACHI and NACHI aren't owned. They can't be. Non-profits can't issue stock.


Vern & Jason:

As far as I know PRO-LAB operates in all 50 states and Canada as does FedEx.

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[Joseph Hagarty, CMI]

Originally Posted by mkyriacou

Paul

This warehouse was very clean and well organized,but it wreaked [musty] the "suspected mold" was very exotic looking .Remember the crates were from Vietnam.I honestly can't wait for the results.
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http://www.epa.gov/mold/preventionan...g%20for%20Mold

Testing or Sampling for Mold

Is sampling for mold needed?

In most cases, if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary. Since no EPA or other federal limits have been set for mold or mold spores, sampling cannot be used to check a building's compliance with federal mold standards. Surface sampling may be useful to determine if an area has been adequately cleaned or remediated. Sampling for mold should be conducted by professionals who have specific experience in designing mold sampling protocols, sampling methods, and interpreting results. Sample analysis should follow analytical methods recommended by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), or other professional organizations.