Remediation Protocol

Mold can be toxic. It can lead to respiratory problems, skin rashes and other ailments for people living in places with mold problems. Because mold leads to health problems, contractors follow a pre-established protocol, sometimes developed by a consultant, before attacking the problem.

Definition

• Remediation protocol is the written assessment from a licensed, mold assessment consultant about the mold problem a building's owner may be experiencing. The report determines the best methods for assessing where the moisture that led to the mold originated. It suggests a plan, cost and schedule to remove the mold.

Documentation

• As a document, the remediation protocol tells where in the building the mold problem is and where the work will be performed. It lists the estimated square footage to be cleaned and the methods that will be used, such as biocides or antimicrobial coatings. It details safety procedures for disposal of the molded material and explains how to test the newly cleaned area and evaluate it before the area has been given clearance as mold-free.

Significance

• Contractors that don't follow a remediation protocol, or a mediation protocol which has been written or executed poorly, may have to return to the same job repeatedly to clean the area of the mold. They can also be held liable for their failure to resolve the problem as agreed.