Mold

Question 1

What is mold?

Answer 1

fungi which grows on wet material

Question 2

what types of problems can mold create?

Answer 2

dangerous to your health

Question 3

what is considered an elevated level of mold in a given area?

Answer 3

any area over 10 sq feet

Question 4

what are the four elements that must be president for mold to grow?

Answer 4

moisture, oxygen, organic food source, temperature

Question 5

of the four elements, which can we control?

Answer 5

Moisture

Question 6

what are the steps that NVR has instituted to identify mold conditions?

Answer 6

Inspection process

1. dab area with chlorine bleach
2. if the color changes the stain is likely organic and probably mold.

Question 7

how many times do we inspect a house for mold?

Answer 7

3 times

1. framing
2. prior to close in
3. prior settlement

Question 8

What should you look for during the frame check mold inspection?

Answer 8

check for visual or odor of mold

Question 9

what should you look for during the Prior to close-in mold inspection?

Answer 9

visual signs or musty odors at insulation, lumber, leaks

Question 10

what should you look for during the NHO mold inspection?

Answer 10

visual signs or musty odors

Question 11

what do we do with the prior-to-setlement and post-settlement check lists after completion?

Answer 11

store in customer file

Question 12

what must be installed before the insulation and drywall install?

Answer 12

roofing

Question 13

Name 5 areas of a home that mold has been identified in the past

Answer 13

drywall, insulation, countertops, concrete, lumber

Question 14

what do you do if a home owner calls and tells you they have mold in their home?

Answer 14

investigate

Question 15

what is the first step to be taken when mold is identified?

Answer 15

remove moisture source

Question 16

why should you NOT use bleach to clean a suspected mold area?

Answer 16

bleach does not kill mold, it only identifies it.

Question 17

what is recommended to clean an area where mold has been identified?

Answer 17

Mold block

Question 18

Describe the cleaning process

Answer 18

1. remove loose mold with wire brush
2. apply mold block
3. brush off mold
4. dry area

Question 19

what is the required personal protective equipment that must be worn remediating a mold situation?

Answer 19

N-95 respirator, rubber gloves, googles, shoe covers, head covering, disposable clothing

Question 20

what can you do to control moisture levels in homes that are under construction

Answer 20

cover up all materials that could get wet, get roof on asap, doors and windows closed, Grade property to house

Question 21

what are we using as a guideline for identifying and remedying mod situation

Answer 21

EPA guidelines

Question 22

what are the 5 best ways to deal with mold situations?

Answer 22

1. investigate
2. notify your PM
3. test for mold
4. remove mold
5. documentation

Question 23

when must your division manager be informed of a mold situation?

Answer 23

when you notify the customer