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Parcel Year:2018
PARCEL ID: 210/029.0-0037-0000.0 MAP 029.0 BLOCK 0037 LOT 0000.0 PARCEL ADDRESS: 130 -132 MAIN STREET as of:10/27/2017
PARCEL INFORMATION Use-Code: 013 Sale Price: 0 Book: 01191
Tax Class: T Sale Date: 1/1/1972 Page: 0389
Tot Fin Area: 8184 Sale Type: Cert/Doc:
Tot Land Area: 0.14 Sale Valid: N
Owner#1: LENTINI, RICHARD Grantor:
Owner#2: SHERRILL LENTINI
Address#1: 56 NECK ROAD Inspect Date: 9/24/2012 Road Type: T Exempt-B/L%: 0/0
Address#2: Meas Date: 9/24/2012 Rd Condition: P Resid-B/L%: 45/45
WARD HILL MA 01830 Entrance: C Traffic: M Comm-B/L%: 55/55
Collect ID: RRC Water: Indust-B/L%: 0/0
Inspect Reas: C Sewer: Open Sp-B/L%: 0/0
COMMERCIAL SECTIONS/GROUPS LAND INFORMATION
NBHD CODE: 35 NBHD CLASS: 5 ZONE: GB
Section: Section: Section: Section: Seg Type Code Method Sq-Ft Acres Influ-1/2/3 Value Class
ID Use-Code ID Use-Code ID Use-Code ID Use-Code 1 P 031 S 6102 0.14 N 152517
101 325 102 325
Category: 2 Category: 4 Category: Category:
Grnd-Fl-Area: 2754 Grnd-Fl-Area: 1810 Grnd-Fl-Area: Grnd-Fl-Area:
Story Height: 1 Story Height: 2 Story Height: Story Height:
Bldg-Class: C Bldg-Class: D Bldg-Class: Bldg-Class:
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DETACHED STRUCTURE INFORMATION
Cost Built: 1973 Cost Built: 1973 Cost Built: Cost Built: Str Unit Msr-1 Msr-2 E-YR-Blt Grade Cond %Good P/F/E/R Cost Class
Cost Bldg: 141100 Cost Bldg: 460500 Cost Bldg: Cost Bldg:
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2 2202297 1 0 2 400 1313 1 0
3 100 1810 2 1
4 220 497 1 0 VALUATION INFORMATION
5 999 724 1 0 Current Total: 778100 Bldg: 625600 Land: 152500 MktLnd: 152500
SKETCH Prior Tot: 752400 Bldg: 599900 Land: 152500 MktLnd: 152500
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Enclosed are the results for the preliminary environmental inspection conducted on May 11, 2017. On
this day, environmental sampling, analysis and investigations were performed to determine the levels
and conditions of the following: Carbon Dioxide, Carbon Monoxide, Microbial Volatile Organic
Compounds (MVOCs), Humidity, Airborne Particulate, Temperature, Thermal Imagery identifiable
issues, Moisture levels in building materials, Visible Mold and Airborne Mold levels.
This report is written in sections where testing is described in detailed with specific reasons and
methods explained. Envirotest recommends becoming familiar with the Test Parameters and then
proceed to the Observation/Conclusion (Section A and B) of this report located below.
Numerical Results are located following each Test Parameter Section.
A. Observation
The area inspected was a hair salon in a store front.
Mold samples were taken in the basement and 1St floor living room.
The airborne mold loading of both of the samples was found to be excessive and found to be
comprised of mold types which indicate immediate action must be taken to remediate the area.
The weather during the inspection was cloudy and about 55 degrees Fahrenheit at the beginning of
the inspection.
Envirotest performed an environmental and air quality inspection to determine issues which could
affect the building structure and the occupant's health.
From the testing performed, Envirotest has determined that at the time of the inspection, visual results
and sampling indicate the following:
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1. Microbial Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are elevated in the basement and the in
the salon due to the moisture/mold damaged lower sheetrock walls in the basement and
the porous materials located throughout the basement which have absorbed excessive
amounts of moisture and are becoming damaged with mold.
2. Volatile gas levels are elevated due to odors emanating from the basement due to paint
canisters and gasoline storage containers stored inside the basement.
3. Volatile gas levels are elevated in the unit due to the dentist office next door emitting high
levels of VOCs.
4. There is evidence of a current rodent problem in the building. Rodent infestation causes
various noxious and non-descript odors in the home due to the fact that walls and floors
are places where rodents store food, drop feces and typically expire.
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5. Excessive humidity was found in the basement and throughout the building due to a
concrete/dirt floor and porous foundation which are drawing in and absorbing moisture
from the surrounding ground. The moisture is then transferred into the home as humidity
due to vapor pressure, cracks in the foundation, foundation pins/joints which move
humidity from and area of high humidity to low humidity.
6. The condensate line for the HVAC system is draining onto the concrete floor and may be
accentuating mold spores, mold odors and humidity buildup in the basement and salon.
7. The ductwork has excessive amounts of debris due to lack of proper maintenance.
8. Airborne particulate is elevated in the basement due to mold spores coming from the
carpet, sheetrock walls, etc.. excessive sooting caused by the heating system not
exhausting properly.
9. The bottom 2 feet of all walls in the basement have become mold damaged. The mold in
the sheetrock wall is generating due to past floods and moisture drawn up from the
concrete slab floor.
10. The moisture in the surrounding ground is building up around the foundation due to the
fact that there are no gutters installed in several areas around the building.
11. Significant mold levels were found in the floor under the hair washing station in the salon
due to water splashing out of the sink.
B. Conclusion
Envirotest recommends the following be performed to mitigate the situation(s) listed in section A.
Immediate issues of concern should be dealt with sequentially as follows:
Standard suggestions for all New England buildings:
A. Purchase and run paper filtered HEPA air purifiers (example: Honeywell HEPA model
series 17000) place on each floor in an inconspicuous area. Maintenance of these units
requires merely changing or vacuuming the pre-filter once a year, the main filter need not
be changed until the unit can no longer run (-10 years).
B. Dehumidify home and any sub grade areas with a self draining dehumidifier. If the
dehumidifier cannot self drain, drain the condensate water into an HVAC condensate
pump (Home Depot $40.00.) The condensate water should ultimately drain outside the
home or into a sink or washing machine drain pipe. Do not ever drain the condensate
into an open floor drain, concrete floor hole, or open sump pump hole.
C. Humidity levels should not rise above 40%. Envirotest recommends purchasing a
hygrometer (digital humidity sensor-Radio Shack $12.00) and installing it centrally in the
problematic area. Monitor the hygrometer and then adjust the dehumidifier accordingly.
D. Never store gasoline canisters or unsealed paint canisters inside the building.
Suggestions for this specific Building:
1. Immediately have the dentist install an air to air exchanger or and ERV to remove the
high levels of VOCs migrating to the salon next door.
2. Hire a qualified exterminator to remove any pests identified above as soon as possible.
Customer requested Contact: Todd from Green Planet Pest Control: 617-535-1943
3. Hire a mold removal firm to professionally remove the rodent damaged fiberglass
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insulation in the basement as soon as possible.
4. Remove all porous materials from the floor of the basement. If porous materials are to be
kept in the basement it is imperative that they be stored in plastic bins.
5. Hire a mold removal firm to professionally remove the bottom 4 feet of all sheetrock walls
and all mold damaged materials in the basement. Customer requested contact: Jeff Hill
781-258-1001.
6. Ensure that the mold removal firm professionally spray mold inhibitor and fungicide onto
the studs, base-plates and open wall cavities, floor joists, wood floor sheathing
(basement ceiling) and all walls and floors.
7. Insulate the basement rim joist and ceiling with 2 pound spray foam insulation to
effectively seal and insulate all wood surfaces and prevent rodent migration and activity.
8. Seal all holes and cracks in the foundation including all foundation pins with hydraulic
cement or other cement water proofing sealer
9. Drain the condensate from the HVAC system into a condensate pump which should
ultimately drain outside the home or into a sink or washing machine drain. Ensure that the
floor of the HVAC room is fungicided and a mold inhibitor is applied to the floor of the
HVAC room.
10. Inside the salon, it is imperative that the floor under the sink be removed, the mold be
removed and a fungicide mold inhibitor be installed onto the sub-floor. When refinishing
the floor, Envirotest recommends that a a Hardiboard/Cementboard sub-floor and the wall
behind the sink. Envirotest recommends strongly that a ceramic floor/wall be installed
under the sink and along the wall up to and around the sink to prevent moisture and mold
buildup under the hair washing station.
11. When refinishing the Door leading to Dentist Office in the middle of the Basements,
Envirotest suggests the following:
(a) Seal all accessible foundation pins holes and cracks in the foundation with
hydraulic cement, a cement water proofing sealer or another approved crack
sealing method.
(b) Use pressure treated lumber or other material that will not harbor mold to replace
any damaged wood damaged structural material that is beyond repair.
(c) Envirotest recommends that when insulating the walls that only closed-cell
polyurethane foam (2 pound foam) insulation be used to effectively seal and
insulate the walls against temperature, moisture, vapor and rodent entrance.
Customer requested contact: Greenstar Foam Insulation: (781-810-4858.)
(d) Replace the walls utilizing Hardiboard and plaster the walls into the current
sheetrock/blueboard wall utilizing "Durabond 90" (brown bag) to plaster the walls.
(e) Do not allow Hardiboard to touch the floor by allowing for at least one half inch of
clearance.
(a) Flooring should consist of floor tiles or EVA interlocking foam pads. If it is
necessary to have rugs, Envirotest recommends that area rugs be used and then
if absolutely necessary to have wall to wall rugs, that they be made of 100%
nylon and that a thick synthetic jute carpet pad is used.
(f) A dehumidification system must be run at all times and the humidity must be kept
below 40%.
12. Hire a professional duct cleaning firm to clean all duct work as soon as possible. Contact
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one of the following duct cleaning companies:
a) SMS — Steve — 508-333-1160
b) ADS — Ken 339-927-4315
c) ABC —Alan Young —617-755-1516
13. Install/Repair/Re-engineer the gutters as soon as possible.
14. Drain downspouts down and away and at least 5 feet from the foundation walls. Avoid
draining downspouts into dry-wells or under ground drains.
15. Ensure that the gutters are cleaned at least on a biannual basis by hiring a gutter
cleaning service to schedule and perform this duty.
The findings and exposure data reported here are accurate only for the conditions and the parameters
tested for and existing at the time of the evaluation. Not all potential health problems or exposures
were evaluated fully during this survey which may relate to indoor air quality.
Analysis Performed:
1. Carbon Dioxide (CO2)
Carbon Dioxide levels were analyzed using a TSI Q-Track Plus 8554 Air Quality Monitor with a data
logger. CO2 measurements were recorded by the data logger at marked intervals over the course of
the monitoring period.. The TSI Q-Track Plus 8554 Air Quality Monitor uses an infrared sensor to
analyze for CO2. The CO2 System was calibrated to NIST certified CO2 standards before and after the
monitoring period.
As a point of reference, ASHRAE' recommends levels of 1000 PPMv of CO2 as the acceptable indoor
limit'. This value (1000 ppm) corresponds to approximately 15 cubic feet per minute of outside air per
person supplied to occupied spaces.
Carbon dioxide is a non-toxic gas. It has beneficial uses and is the "fizz" in carbonated beverages.
When frozen, it is "dry ice". At concentrations from of 1,100 ppm to 5,000 ppm carbon dioxide can
cause headaches. At extremely high levels of 100,000 ppm (10 percent) people lose consciousness in
ten minutes, and at 200,000 ppm (20 percent) CO2 causes partial or complete closure of the glottis.
Levels of 2,500 to 5,000 ppm do not normally occur in structures. Use of any type of non-vented fuel-
burning space heater, such as a kerosene, natural gas, or propane heater will result in elevated
levels. High levels also can occur when several people are in a poorly ventilated room. Carbon dioxide
is commonly used as an indicator of the adequacy of ventilation systems. When the windows and
doors are closed, all buildings need ventilation both summer and winter.
In homes, the normally occurring leaks and cracks around windows and doors typically provide this
ventilation. New, energy-efficient houses are now so tight that most leaks have been eliminated and
some type of ventilation system may be needed.
In commercial buildings the required ventilation is typically provided by a fresh air intake to the heating
and cooling system. Unfortunately, many firms have closed the fresh air intake to save energy. Many
other systems were installed without fresh air intakes. In older buildings many fresh air exchangers
and intakes may either be not working or in need of repair.
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The American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers, Inc. publishes
"ASHRAE Standard 62-1989, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality." This standard specifies
that the minimum ventilation rate per person is 15 cubic feet per minute (cfm) of outdoor air. Higher
rates are in place for specified applications, i.e., 20 cfm for a school training shop, and 30 cfm for a
hospital operating room. Residential dwellings are covered by a special specification, which is 0.35 air
changes per hour, but not less than 15 cfm/person. (Note, additional special requirements are listed in
the ASHRAE Standard and the complete standard should be consulted for specific
recommendations.)
Since carbon dioxide is produced by human respiration, the amount of carbon dioxide can be easily
used as an indicator of the adequacy of fresh air ventilation in occupied buildings. Outdoor levels are
approximately 400 ppm. The ASHRAE standard requires that sufficient fresh air be provided to keep
the level below 1,000 ppm. The CO2 levels in buildings with sufficient ventilation will range between
these two readings.
Buildings with insufficient ventilation will range from 1,000 ppm up. Often the levels will be low in the
morning and increase while the building is occupied. In buildings occupied during the day the reading
should be taken in mid-afternoon, because this is when the CO2 reaches its highest level.
High levels of carbon dioxide often indicate inadequate ventilation. Persons in buildings with high CO2
levels may complain of burning eyes, tiredness, and headaches. These symptoms can be caused by a
combination of carbon dioxide and the many other pollutants that occur in a poorly ventilated space.
When too little outdoor air enters a building, pollutants can accumulate to levels that can pose health
and comfort problems. Unless special mechanical means of ventilation are designed and constructed
into a building to minimize the amount of outdoor air that can "leak" into and out of the building, these
buildings may have higher pollutant levels. .
Outdoor air enters and leaves buildings by: infiltration, natural ventilation, and mechanical ventilation.
In a process known as infiltration, outdoor air flows into the house through openings, joints, and
cracks in walls, floors, and ceilings, and around windows and doors. In natural ventilation, air moves
through opened windows and doors. Air movement associated with infiltration and natural ventilation
is caused by air temperature differences between indoors and outdoors and by wind.
There are a number of mechanical ventilation devices, from outdoor-vented fans that intermittently
remove air from a single room (bathroom vents) to air handling systems that use fans and duct work
to continuously remove indoor air and distribute filtered and conditioned outdoor air to strategic points
throughout the house. The rate at which outdoor air replaces indoor air is described as the air
exchange rate. When there is little infiltration, natural ventilation, or mechanical ventilation, the air
exchange rate is low and pollutant levels can increase.
ASHRAE Standard 62-1989(1989),"Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality'
American Society of Heating,Refrigeration,and Air Conditioning Engineers,Inc.,Atlanta,Georgia.
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CO2 CO2
Area CONArea CENTRATION •
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Salon 537 Dentist Office Rear 528
Room
Basement Main Space 517 Door leading to 519
Dentist Office in the
middle of the
Basement
Outside Levels 403
Carbon Dioxide levels were found to be normal in all areas sampled.
II. Carbon Monoxide (CO)
The TSI Q-Track Plus 8554 Air Quality Monitor equipped with a datalogger for CO was used to
monitor for CO. The TSI Q-Track Plus 8554 uses an electrochemical sensor to analyze for CO. This
instrument was calibrated prior to all uses with outside air and daily by utilizing a 100 ppm CO span
gas prior to use. Calibration is performed against a known standard to ensure precision and accuracy.
Measurements were taken at marked intervals for the duration of the survey.
Carbon Monoxide is odorless, colorless, and highly toxic. It kills by reducing the oxygen supply in the
body and is a deadly poison. It adversely affects human health at only a few parts per million and
causes death at 250 parts per million (250 ppm). CO produces it's toxic effect by competing with
oxygen for hemoglobin molecules in the blood. Since it has a greater affinity for hemoglobin than
does oxygen, CO is more readily accepted into the blood stream. Low amounts of CO can cause
headaches, while higher levels can be fatal.
Properly installed and maintained heating appliances cause little threat from carbon monoxide. Poorly
installed and maintained systems can be deadly. All fossil fuels contain carbon. During the combustion
process the carbon in the fuel combines with oxygen in the air. With sufficient oxygen, sufficient
turbulence, and at high ignition temperatures, nearly all of the carbon combines with two atoms of
oxygen, producing the relatively innocuous carbon dioxide.
Heating appliances are designed to provide excess oxygen, and a clean, properly installed and
maintained system will produce primarily carbon dioxide (CO2), a large amount of water vapor, small
amounts of carbon monoxide (CO), and a number of other pollutants. These products of combustion
from a properly maintained heating system will be vented outdoors through the chimney, and do not
pose an undue risk to the building occupants.
When insufficient oxygen is available for complete combustion, one atom of carbon combines with one
atom of oxygen and carbon monoxide is produced. If the heating appliance or the venting system is
defective, some or all of the carbon monoxide might be circulated into the building, posing an
extremely hazardous health risk. A warning sign of heating trouble might be sudden excessive levels
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of moisture in the building, since water vapor is also produced by combustion of fossil fuels. CO is
also a by-product of tobacco smoke and motor vehicle exhaust.
CO CO
Area CONCENTRATIONArea • •
Salon 0 Dentist Office Rear 0
Room
Basement Main Space 0 Door leading to 0
Dentist Office in the
middle of the
Basement
Outside Levels 0
Carbon Monoxide was found to be normal in all areas sampled.
Ill. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) were tested with the use of the PpbRae. The PpbRae is the
most sensitive hand held VOC monitor available. This machine measures with true parts per billion
detection of extremely low level, low vapor pressure and highly toxic VOCs, like paint fumes, rug off-
gassing, pesticide residues and isocyanates (polyurethane foam, insulation materials, surface
coatings, car seats, furniture, foam mattresses, under-carpet padding, packaging materials, shoes,
laminated fabrics, polyurethane rubber, and adhesives, and during the thermal degradation of
polyurethane products.) This instrument senses measurements of off-gassing from carpets and
fabrics, spot checks for ethylene oxide and formaldehyde.
At room temperature, volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are emitted as gases from certain solids or
liquids. These include pesticides, solvents fuels plastics, perfumes, cleaning agents, hairsprays,
rugs, oven cleaners, dry-cleaning fluids, home furnishings, office materials like copiers, certain
printers, correction fluids, graphics and craft materials etc. VOCs are consistently found at higher
levels indoors than outdoors. Products used in home, office, school, arts/crafts and hobby activities
emit a wide array of VOCs. Pesticides sold for household use are technically classified as semi-
volatile organic compounds. Very low airborne levels of these products have been found to cause
symptoms like conjunctival irritation, nose and throat irritation, headache, allergic skin reaction, and
nausea to sensitive individuals.
The sensor in this instrument is also very helpful in determining the origination of mold in buildings by
sensing the microbial volatile organic compounds (mVOCs) in the air.
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VOC VOC
Area CONCENTRATION 1rea • •
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Salon 14559 - 16297 Dentist Office Rear Room 25677 - 29672
Basement Main Space 1857 - 37582 Door leading to Dentist 25719
Office in the middle of the
Basement
Outside Levels 0
VOC levels were found to be elevated throughout all the spaces. Envirotest recommends that
the relevant suggestions in section B, to this issue, be performed as soon as possible.
IV. Percent Relative Humidity (RH)
The TSI Q-Track Plus 8554 Air Quality Monitor and the TSI VELOCICALC air quality meter indicates
% Relative Humidity.
a. Relative Humidity
Everyone is familiar with the word "humidity," especially as it applies to one's comfort indoors or
outdoors. We can feel the humidity on the hot, sticky days of summer, and we know it is low when
static electricity shocks us during cold, dry winters. But few people understand the science behind
humidity or what is meant by the more precise term "relative humidity."
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) defines relative humidity as: "A
dimensionless ratio, expressed in percent (% RH), of the amount of atmospheric moisture present
relative to the amount that would be present if the air were saturated. Since the latter amount is
dependent on temperature, relative humidity is a function of both moisture content and temperature.
As such, relative humidity by itself does not directly indicate the actual amount of atmospheric
moisture present."
For example, if the air contains half as much water vapor as is possible, then the relative humidity
reading would be 50% RH. Bear in mind that the warmer the air temperature, the more moisture it can
hold, and vise versa. This is an important factor to remember when looking at a particular RH. Using
the same example, there is less water vapor at 50% RH (650) than 50% RH (850). Almost every
meteorologist and hygrometer expresses humidity in this fashion.
b. Humidity and Comfort
Our comfort, whether we feel warm or cold, is determined, among other factors, by the rate at which
moisture is evaporated from our bodies. It is this fact which makes the humid summer day so
uncomfortable. When there is already so much moisture in the air that the moisture from our skin
evaporates very slowly. Therefore, as we perspire, we feel sticky and are generally uncomfortable.
Conversely, if the air is dry, evaporation is much more rapid; the more rapid the evaporation, the
cooler we feel.
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c. Humidity and Health
Air has a tremendous need for moisture. So when we heat our buildings in the winter (drawing in cold,
dry air), this air is going to take moisture from wherever it can. This dry air in our homes and offices
not only dries our skin, but also robs the delicate membranes of the nose and throat of their normal
moisture. Low humidity may make us more uncomfortable or even subject to various respiratory
problems.
However, there may be more effects of both high and low humidity than just discomfort. Studies show
that humidity may affect three groups of factors with respect to health:
1. Biological contaminants including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and mites.
2. Pathogens causing respiratory problems including allergic rhinitis and asthma.
3. Chemical interactions including ozone production.
Some of these factors may thrive at low levels of RH while others may prefer high levels of RH.
For example, certain bacteria thrive and grow at very low levels of humidity (0-20% RH) while
other bacteria grow and thrive at very high levels of humidity (55%-100% RH).
Most Fungi remain dormant and do not start growing and thriving until %RH levels rise above
50% RH.
The optimal comfort zone for %RH is roughly between 35-45% RH in the summer months and 25-40%
RH in the winter months. By following these guidelines the levels of bacteria fungi, viruses,
respiratory infections, allergic rhinitis and asthma will be kept in check.
d. Humidity and Energy Costs
In winter, heated, non-humidified air may d out and/or shrink wood framing around doors and
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window frames. Gaps may occur allowing cold, dry outside air to enter the building. This heat loss
causes heating systems to output more dry air. To maintain a certain humidity level, many people
compensate with the use of a humidifier. However, since it takes four times as much energy to heat
water than to heat dry air, it costs more to maintain a specific humidity level in your building for health
and comfort reasons. Monitoring the humidity and careful attention to areas of heat loss will help offset
costs.
The benefit of humidified air is its effect on how we feel in certain temperatures. In the winter, the air is
dry and the increased evaporation of moisture from our skin makes us feel cold. While 70°F is
recommended for indoor air temperature, some find that the temperature (when dry) must be near
80'F or even higher for us to feel warm enough to be comfortable. The proper humidity will make 700 F
feel comfortable and may help offset the increased energy it takes to heat humidified air. However,
Envirotest does not recommend humidification of any sort during the winter months due to the
inherent problems associated with humidifiers. Typically most humidifiers require excessive amounts
of cleaning and can increase the humidity to levels where fungi and bacterial growth will occur.
Envirotest recommends re-hydrating by consuming more liquids when humidity drops in the winter.
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e. Interior Building Humidity
Low humidity in winter may cause drying and/or shrinking of furniture, wood floors and interior trim.
Doors and drawers may warp or crack and glue joints in fine furniture and veneers may open or split.
Low humidity may rob plants of their moisture, and it may contribute to wall and ceiling cracks. All of
these problems may be the result of dry air absorbing moisture from whatever source it can find inside
your building.
Buildup of moisture may also cause rotting of wood, mildew and mold. In areas of your building where
humidity may be very high, such as Sub-Grade area, laundry rooms, Attics, or Crawl Spaces, it is
important to prevent damage to your building from excessive moisture. Additional ventilation may be
helpful in the case of excessive Attic humidity (Please see appendix C.)
Area Relative Humidity Area Relative Humidity
Salon 54 Dentist Office 51
Rear Room
Basement Main Space 63 Door leading to 63
Dentist Office in
the middle of the
Basement
Outside Levels 54
The results indicate elevated humidity in the basement due to issues described in section A.
Envirotest recommends that the relative suggestions in section B, to this issue, be performed
as soon as possible.
V. Temperature
The TSI Q-Track Plus 8554 Air Quality Monitor and the TSI VELOCICALC air quality meter indicates
Temperature.
Recommended temperature levels for optimal office comfort should be between 68 and 74 IF for
interior comfort conditions. Temperature is an easy and basic indicator of whether the HVAC system
is working correctly by indicating if the thermostats are calibrated correctly. In many instances,
temperature is taken to determine if an Attic venting system is functioning properly and whether heat
is accumulating in the Attic space.
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Area Temperature Area Temperature
Salon 70 Dentist Office Rear 69
Room
Basement Main Space 65 Door leading to Dentist 65
Office in the middle of
the Basement
Outside Levels 55
Temperature levels were found to be normal in all areas sampled.
VI. Moisture Content
Moisture content was performed using a Protimeter Surveymaster SM. This meter measures water
content utilizing radio frequency emissions and through two (2) pin electrodes. The results of testing
utilizing the measure mode are in a percentage (%) format representing wood moisture equivalent.
The test is performed by actually impinging wall material and writing results as the test is taken. This
test is necessary when establishing the exact areas of moisture concentration and origination.
Area Moisture location Recommendation
Basement Foundation Walls and Floor Follow all recommendations in section B
Items on Basement Floor
Salon Under and behind the hair wash station
VII. Visible Results For Mold
Inspection for visible mold was performed by trained mold professionals observing visible surfaces
and inside wall cavities and other small areas with the assistance of a TESTO-318-1 Boroscope. This
machine is able to be inserted into walls and allows the user to visibly detect interior wall cavity
utilizing fiber-optic technology with the supplied micro-light. Envirotest performs interior wall cavity
observations by removing the electrical outlets and switch plate covers and inserting the probe directly
into the wall cavity. Upon entrance into the wall cavity, Envirotest is able to observe any clue of mold
activity or obvious mold staining of building materials and interior wall components.
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Area
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Basement Foundation Walls and Floor Follow all recommendations in section B
Items on Basement Floor
Salon Under and behind the hair wash station
VIII. Thermal Imagery
Envirotest utilizes a Flir Thermacam for thermal imaging or thermography of areas of a building.
Thermography is the use of an infrared imaging and measurement camera to "see" and "measure "
thermal energy emitted from an object.
Thermal, or infrared energy, is light that is not visible because its wavelength is too long to be
detected by the human eye; it's the part of the electromagnetic spectrum that we perceive as heat.
Unlike visible light, in the infrared world, everything with a temperature above absolute zero emits
heat. Even very cold objects, like ice cubes, emit infrared. The higher the object's temperature, the
greater the IR radiation emitted. Infrared allows us to see what our eyes cannot.
Infrared thermography cameras produce images of invisible infrared or "heat" radiation and provide
precise non-contact temperature measurement capabilities. Envirotest utilizes this camera to pinpoint
areas of varying temperatures to identify leaks under walls, floors and ceilings.
ProblemArea . . .
Basement Foundation Walls and Floor Follow all recommendations in section B
Items on Basement Floor
Salon Under and behind the hair wash station
IX. Ultrafine Particulate (p/cc)
Envirotest performed particulate testing to determine the amount of suspended particulate in the
environment. Suspended particulate testing is performed utilizing the P-Trak Ultrafine particle
counter. The P-Trak detects and counts particles smaller than 0.02 micrometers in diameter.
These particles are the ones that often accompany or signal the presence of a pollutant that is
the cause of complaints about indoor air quality. Because the P-Trak provides far greater sensitivity to
very small particles than traditional instruments, it can actually be used to locate the source and
migration of toxic exhaust gases, malfunctioning office equipment, pinhole leaks in heating system
gaskets and a wide variety of other problems including airborne mold spores.
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TY pica) Pollutant Sizes
Bacteria .01 to 1.0 Microns
Dust 1.0 to 10 Microns
Mold 1.0 to 10 Microns
Hair 10 to 100 Microns
Pollen 110 to 100 Microns
Diesel Particulate 0.1 — 100 Microns
The Following are common sources of airborne articulate. This list in by no means exhaustive, but it
gives you an idea of the types of things to be aware of when you are looking for the source of
contamination.
Mold Bacteria
Hair Combustion Exhaust
Skin Flakes Dirty Clothing
Cosmetics Chemicals
Perfumes aulks and Paints
Coughing /Sneezing Aerosols
Excessive Movement Ions (Rust)
Wood Fibers Smoke
Paper Fibers Thinners /Solvents
Tobacco Products Food
Candles Incense
Use of scented candles and incense contribute significant quantities of pollutants to the indoor
environment, especially soot, benzene and lead. Due to the variability in candies and incense and
their respective emission rates, great uncertainty would exist in a generalized risk assessment. The
absence of consumer warnings concerning candle emissions and their potential health effects may
contribute to exposure of susceptible individuals to respiratory inflammatory agents, carcinogens and
teratogens.
Diesel particulate matter as found as a results of burning diesel fuel for heat, is part of a complex
mixture that makes up diesel exhaust. Diesel exhaust is commonly found throughout the environment
and is estimated by EPA's National Scale Assessment to contribute to the human health risk. Diesel
exhaust is composed of two phases, either gas or particle and both phases contribute to the risk. The
gas phase is composed of many of the urban hazardous air pollutants, such as acetaldehyde,
acrolein, benzene, 1,3-butadiene, formaldehyde and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons. The particle
phase also has many different types of particles that can be classified by size or composition. The size
of diesel particulate that are of greatest health concern are those that are in the categories of fine, and
ultra fine particles. The composition of these fine and ultra fine particles may be composed of
elemental carbon with adsorbed compounds such as organic compounds, sulfate, nitrate, metals and
other trace elements. Diesel exhaust is emitted from a broad range of diesel engines; Home heating
systems, on road diesel engines of trucks, buses and cars and the off road diesel engines that include
locomotives, marine vessels and heavy duty equipment. The most common exposure pathway is
breathing the air that contains the diesel particulate matter. The fine and ultra fine particles are
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respirable which means that they can avoid many of the human respiratory system defense
mechanisms and enter deeply into the lung. In the National Scale.
Area Particulate Levels Area Particulate Levels
Salon 17538 Dentist Office Rear Room 8395
Basement Main Space 21563 Door leading to Dentist 20477
Office in the middle of the
Basement
Outside Levels 6,424
Airborne particulate was found to be elevated in all areas sampled due to issues described in
section A. Envirotest suggests that the relative suggestions in section B, to this issue, be
performed as soon as possible.
X. Airborne Air-O-Cell Results (Appendix A)
1. The Airborne Fungal Levels In Spores/m3:
AREA Spores/m3 Type of Mold Identified
Salon 25,550 Cladosporium
Aspergillus/Penicillium
Alternaria
Ascospores
Basidiospores
Epicoccum
Fusarium
Trichoderma
Unidentifiable Spores
Salon 25,550 Cladosporium
Aspergillus/Penicillium
Alternaria
Basidiospores
Fusarium
Trichoderma
Unidentifiable Spores
Stachybotrys
Outside Sample 300 Cladosporium
a. Airborne Fungi Concentrations
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Envirotest performed sampling for mold spores utilizing an Air-O-Cell®cassette. The Air-O-Cell® is a
unique air sampling cassette specifically designed for the rapid collection of a wide range of airborne
aerosols including mold spores, pollen, insect parts, skin cell fragments, fibers (e.g. asbestos,
fiberglass, cellulose, clothing fibers, etc.) and inorganic particulate e.g. ceramic, fly ash, copy toner,
etc.). The Air-O-Cell®collects both viable and non-viable sample specimens, providing a much
broader overview of potential allergens contaminants than conventional sampling techniques.
The Air-O-Cell®operates upon the principle of inertial impaction. Particulate laden air is accelerated
as it is drawn through the cassettes tapered inlet slit and directed towards a small slide containing the
collection media, where the particles become impacted, and the air flow continues out the exit orifice.
The adhesive nature of the collection media prevents the collected particulate from blurring or being
washed off during the laboratory staining process, and eliminates sample loss from vibration during
handling and shipment.
In the field, samples are taken at at 15 liters per minute and are run for a minimum of 1 minute in high-
ly contaminated areas, 5 minutes in normal everyday environments and 10 minutes in clean room en-
vironments. After sampling is completed, the cassettes are sent to the laboratory, where the slides
are removed and direct microscopic analysis can be immediately performed. The collection media is
then stained with a biological stain or refractive index oils, allowing direct quantitative analysis of or-
ganic and inorganic particulate.
The Air-O-Cell® is a unique air sampling cassette specifically designed for the rapid collection of a
wide range of airborne aerosols including mold spores, pollen, insect parts, skin cell fragments, fibers
(e.g. asbestos, fiberglass, cellulose, clothing fibers, etc.) and inorganic particulate e.g. ceramic, fly
ash, copy toner, etc.). The Air-O-Cell®collects both viable and non-viable sample specimens,
providing a much broader overview of potential allergens contaminants than conventional sampling
techniques and greatly enhances the overview of the environment when combined with Envirotest's
other air sampling equipment.
Envirotest recommends that when count levels are above 1,000 that corrective action should be
taken. When levels of CFO's rise above 5,000 indoor air quality complaints typically begin.
The airborne mold spore count in the basement and the salon is above the corrective action
limit and above the level where indoor air quality complaints typically begin. The types of
mold identified indicate a severity which requires immediate remediation. Envirotest
recommends that the related suggestions in section B, be performed as soon as possible.
XI. Surface sample results utilizing Biotape
1. Surface fungal level concentration:
AREA Concentration Mold Types Found
Floor under the hair
washing station High Aspergillus/Penicillium sp.
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High Basidiospores
Envirotest performed surface mold samples by utilizing Bio-Tape TM Bio-Tape TM provides a
standardized sampling method for the determination of mold, microbial, bioaerosol, and inorganic dust
contamination. It provides the ability to quickly take a sample and measure the relative degree of
contamination.
Bio-Tape consists of a flexible plastic microscope slide with a pre-defined adhesive area. A center-line
marker on the slide aids the user in locating the center when taking the sample and also aids the labo-
ratory analyst in finding the center of the sample. Each slide is provided with a unique serial number
for traceability and packed in a slide mailer to prevent cross contamination.
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The sample results indicate elevated mold concentrations with mold types which indicate
advanced mold activity. Envirotest recommends that the related suggestions in section B, be
performed as soon as possible to prevent further exacerbating the current mold condition.
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APPENDIX 1
AIR STANDARDS
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Constituent Standard Source
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Carbon Monoxide 35 ppm OSHA
25 ppm ACGIH-TLV*
9 ppm NAAQS
Carbon Dioxide 5,000 ppm OSHA-PEL*
ACGIH-TLV*
1,000 ppm ASHRAE
800 ppm MDPH (recommended)
Temperature 68-72 Fahrenheit
Humidity 25-35%
Hydrogen Sulfide 20 ppm OSHA Ceiling
10 ppm/10 minutes NIOSH Ceiling
Over 65 ppm Evacuation
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) 35 ppb Envirotest Comfort
Nitrogen Dioxide 5 ppm OSHA-PEL*
3 ppm ACGIH-TLV*
Ultrafine Particulate (Average Home) <1,000- <6,000 p/cc Envirotest Comfort
Ultrafine Particulate (Average Construction Area) 5,000-30,000 p/cc Not to exceed results
Typically compiled by
Envirotest
Nuisance Dust 5 mg/m' OSHA
3 mg/m 3 ACGIH
0.3 mg/m3 ASHRAE
1 Maximum concentration for short period (usually between 5 and 30 minutes, each gas is different)usually four such exposures are
allowed per day and average exposures must still be within TWA.
2 Maximum one-time exposure, usually 10 minutes. No other exposure is allowed even below
3 'Threshold Limit Value"for the Time Weighted Average 8 hour day.
4 15 minutes"Short Term Exposure Limit"which should not be exceeded at any time during the working day and not be repeated
more than four times per day. STELs should exceed three times the TWA for no more than a total of thirty minutes and never more
than five times the TWA even if the TWA is never exceeded. there should be at least 60 minutes between STEL exposure periods
and TWA should not be exceeded. (ACGIH Standard)
5 This is the concentration which could be"immediately dangerous to life or health"and represents the maximum level from which
one could safely escape within thirty minutes. (ACGIH Standard)
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Appendix A
Mold Information
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INFORMATION CONCERNING MOLD IN INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Mold is a fungus that is an often fuzzy-looking growth that appears on the surface of organic materials
in damp conditions, both outdoors and indoors. Molds may feed off the moist organic material similar
in ways that plants feed from the ground. Molds may be a variety of colors: gray, green, yellow,
orange, black or various other colors, and may have a velvety or wooly texture.
Molds reproduce by producing tiny spores that become airborne thus allowing them to propagate in
other areas. Mold spores continually waft through the air, both indoors and out-of-doors, these spores
are so small that when inside a room with no air movement they will tend to stay airborne for as much
as two weeks before settling. Once they settle they will wait for a moisture episode to occur. When a
moisture episode occurs or if the mold spores land on a damp spot, they may begin growing and
digesting whatever they are growing on in order to survive. Indoors, molds can grow on wood, paper,
fabrics, carpet, foods and other organic materials.
Molds are a natural part of the environment, but human health problems may result when people are
exposed to large amounts of mold, particularly indoors. To most people it is harmless and at worst a
nuisance. However, inhaling excessive quantities of airborne mold particles or spores may lead to
allergic illness, trigger asthma, cause respiratory infections, or bring about toxic effects from certain
chemicals in the mold cells.
Certain molds have even been found to have a positive (antibiotic) effect (e.g. Penicillin). However,
some people can become sensitive (allergic) to specific molds and/or classes of fungi. Clearly the
most common type of exposure concern is for and among people who are asthmatic, allergic or prone
to hypersensitivity pneumonitis since these individuals may react regardless of the amount of mold
present.
When excessive moisture or water accumulates indoors, mold growth will often occur, particularly if
the moisture problem remains undiscovered or is not remediated promptly. There is no practical way
to eliminate all mold and mold spores indoors. However, indoor mold growth can be controlled by
controlling moisture.
ASSESSMENT
All that is needed for microbial growth to occur is a substrate, nutrients, warmth, and moisture. Wood,
paper, some carpets and carpet backings, wallboard and other building materials and furnishings act
as both substrate and nutrient. Substrates are surfaces that will trap nutrients such as dead skin cells,
food crumbs, dust, dust mites, animal dander, dead insect parts and soil. This "dirt" can also contain
the spores and "seeds" for such common microbiological contaminants as molds, fungi, mildews and
bacteria. Sufficient moisture and adequate time for growth are often the final ingredients. Light is not
always necessary and only moderate warmth (temperatures slightly above freezing) is required. These
fungi have been around for a long time and have become adapted to all types of environments and
conditions.
After an increasing frequency of visits involving concerns about airborne mold, Envirotest typically
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suggests sampling indoor airborne mold using Anderson plate methods as the method for testing.
1. Envirotest's microbiological air monitoring reports results appear as a number of Colony Forming
Units (CFUs). CFUs are the number of live or growing colonies. Some sensitive individuals will
react to the protein containing residue of mold and other biologicals that lie in the dust.
2. There are no standards against which sample results can be interpreted. However, included in
appendix A is a list of the most commonly found molds and their exposure symptoms.
3. While there are a wide variety of sampling protocols and methods available to test for
microbiologicals, Envirotest depends on the Anderson sampling method, on-site visual
assessments, bulk samples and wipe sample for testing. Environmental molds do not lend
themselves to the more familiar "medical type" testing, since it depends upon culturing with standard
methods and conditions. It must be known that the environment and the food that is available can
change both the color and shape of the colonies. These are key to the identification of the mold. The
same factors can also produce sterile or non-reproducing colonies. These also may be missed in
testing that focuses upon "live spores" or "colony forming units".
4. As with all plants, the life cycle of molds varies with the season. It is not uncommon to have high
levels of CFUs reported both indoors and outside during the growing season. The reproductivity
of molds also varies from day to night.
RECOMMENDATIONS
Envirotest strongly recommends that mold removal be performed by a trained professional to
decrease the chance of individual exposure and building contamination.
It is with all of the above in mind that, the following recommendations can be offered
1) Carpets, when present, should be subject to regular (daily) cleaning using one of the relatively
new high efficiency (NEPA) vacuum cleaners. During this daily cleaning, look for water damage.
Carpet should also be cleaned professionally on a periodic schedule (only between the months of
November to February), or, whenever excessively soiled. Carpets must be thoroughly dried
whenever professional cleaning is done. Basement sub-floors are not recommended as a base
for carpeting due to the inherent buildup of moisture that can be caused and subsequent mold
that can develop. Envirotest recommends a preference for solid surface materials or vinyl tile
when carpet is to be replaced.
2) Attempt to identify areas of concern by visual inspection. Additional information can be gathered by
professionally sampling the area(s) for the characteristic odors associated with mold. The ventilation
system should also be examined in a similar way.
3) Eliminate all sources of water. All leaks should be fixed. Excessive humidity can often be removed
and/or controlled with dehumidifiers.
4) Where mold contamination is suspected, many experts in the field feel it is simple and thorough
enough to say "if you can see mold or smell mold: clean and/or decontaminate it." Cleaning and/or
decontamination of surfaces can include any and all of the following:
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a) Wash solid surfaces and launder all fabric based materials, which may
have been exposed, with bleach (if possible), hot water and detergent.
b) Dry immediately and completely (exposure to strong sunlight is helpful
during this process).
c) Decontamination of white clothes is best done by using a bleach solution.
d) Materials that can not successfully survive the above cleaning and/or
decontamination should be replaced. However, the areas left behind
should be decontaminated before replacement materials are installed.
Areas of replacement, that then need painting, can best be painted with
paints which have mold inhibitors included. This information is usually
included on the label.
5) Any water damaged porous materials (e.g. ceiling tiles, carpet and wallboard) that cannot be dried
out and cleaned within 48 to 72 hours should be removed and replaced. Bacteria and mold can begin
to grow within this period of time.
6) Should there be further problems consult Envirotest to perform sampling to determine exact mold
types and air quality problems.
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Individual mold characteristics
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Cladosporium
Cladosporium is an extremely common mold found in temperate climates. The Spores readily become
airborne and are transported over long distances. The high season for Cladosporium is typically late
summer and autumn while the low season is typically winter and early spring. Cladosporium has been
isolated from many different types of soil and plant litter; enzymes produced by the mold breakdown
cellulose, pectin and lignin that are major components of leaf litter.
Inside, Cladosporium can be found in dirty refrigerators, in condensation reservoirs, on moist window
frames, and pretty much on any moist, porous surface. Cladosporium often discolors interior paint
paper, or textiles stored in humid environments.
The ability for Cladosporium to rapidly and heavily sporulate makes this mod a common airway
allergen associated with asthma and hay fever. Cladosporium may cause more serious illnesses in
individuals with suppressed immune function.
Penicillium sp.
The spores of Penicillium contain mycotoxins responsible for causing a variety of allergy symptoms
and illnesses. Mycotoxins are chemicals produced by fungi that are most concentrated in the spores
but are also resent in actively growing mold filaments. Under normal circumstances, the indoor
concentration of spores is generally low enough to not provoke an immune response except in those
people who are sensitive to the specific mycotoxins or have compromised immune systems.
Mycotoxins can cause a variety of short term, as well as long term illnesses. Symptoms due to
mycotoxin exposure include or altered immune function, which may lead to opportunistic infections.
Stachybotrys atra
Stachybotrys is described as an indicator mold and when identified in either air or bulk sampling "may
signal moisture presence or a potential for health problems" (Macher et al, 1999). Stachybotrys is
generally found on materials with high cellulose content (such as wallboard and ceiling tiles) that
become chronically moist or water damaged from excessive relative humidity, pipe or roof leaks,
condensation, or flooding. several toxins are produced by Stachybotrys and are known to be toxic to
humans exposed to significant quantities. If Stachybotrys spores are released into the air, there is a
potential for allergic, respiratory, or immunological symptoms to develop or become exacerbated.
These conditions include asthma, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, allergic rhinitis, dermatitis, sinusitis
and conjunctivitis (New York City Department of Health, 1993).
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Alternaria sp.
Alternaria is a very common fungal saprophyte found on decaying wood, in composts, on plants and
food and in different types of soil. Its distribution is worldwide and is frequently found in outside air,
where in temperate climates, the conidia (spore) levels reach their peak in late summer. Indoors it
can be found in dust and carpets, on damp spots around showers and window frames and virtually
any area where condensation exists.
The ubiquitous and common Alternaria is an important fungal allergen. Allergies to Alternaria will most
often cause an immediate mediated allergic response, however, there have been documented cases
of hypersensitivity pneumonitis to airborne exposure of Alternaria spores. Serious infection
associated with Alternaria is rare. Alternaria mycotoxins have not been the subject of much
investigation although they are produced.
Aspergillus sp.
There are more than 160 species of Aspergilus, 16 of which have been documented as etiologic
agents of human disease. They are among the most common groups of environmental fungi. Many
species are isolated from a variety of substrates, including grains, nuts, cotton, organic debris and
water damaged, organic building materials. The most frequently encountered opportunistic
Aspergillus pathogen is A fumigatus and is seen most abundantly in decomposing organic materials.
Aspergillus fumigatus and A niger have been identified as the more harmful species of the Aspergillus
group.
Aspergillus is considered a common environmental mold that can pose health risks when it is present
in elevated levels. Health problems due to Aspergillus exposure may include headaches, eye, and
skin irritation, asthma aggravation of existing respiratory conditions , other typical allergic symptoms,
and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Hypersensitivity and allergic responses can be triggered by minimal
exposure and especially in people who have an existing sensitivity to mold allergens and toxins or who
have compromised or suppresses immune function. Aspergillus can proliferate successfully indoors
when conditions become favorable resulting in an increase in the number of spores, and therefore,
mycotoxin concentrations that can be harmful.
Aureobasidium pullulans
Aureobasidium is one of several "black yeasts" so called because of its slimy black appearance in
cultures. It is a common saprophyte with worldwide distribution and is frequently isolated from soils.
During autumn, Aureobasidium colonizes the surface of the leaves of many types of trees, producing
pectins that breakdown the cell walls. The initial decomposition of leaves is generally caused by
Aureobasidium paving the way for other molds to further breakdown the leaves. Aureobasidium is a
known allergen, however, not much information is available on this mold to date.
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Fusarium sp.
Fusarium species are soil fungi and have a worldwide distribution. Many are plant pathogens,
however, several are pathogenic to humans and other animals causing mycotic infections especially in
burn victims and transplant patients.
Paecilomyces sp.
Paecilomyces has been isolated from jute fibers, paper, PVC time (oak wood) optical lenses leather,
photographic paper, cigar tobacco, grapes, bottled fruit juice undergoing pasteurization. Type I
allergies (hay fever, asthma) and Type III hypersensitivity pneumonitis have been associated with
Paecilomyces exposure. Species of the mold genus Paecilomyces are seldom associated with
serious human infection.
Rhizopus sp.
Rhizopus is a common mold found on decaying fruits, in soil, house dust and frequently in the air.
Rhizopus grows rapidly and produces countless, easily aerosolized spores. Human infections or
diseases are rare.
Trichoderma sp.
Trichoderma is a common genus of molds, especially in soils and on decaying wood. A species of
Trichoderma has bee linked with pulmonary fungus ball disease however disease is quite rare and
only reported in those immuno-compromised.
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Appendix B
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Appendix C
Report Limitations and Disclosure
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Envirotest-Client sphere without written consent from Envirotest personnel. This report is intended only as a
general guide to help only Envirotest's client make his/her own evaluation of the overall condition of the
inspected areas. The report expresses the personal opinions of the inspector, based upon his visual
impressions of the conditions that existed at the time of the inspection only. The inspection and report are not
intended to be technically exhaustive, or to imply that every component was inspected, or that every possible
defect was discovered. No disassembly of equipment, moving of furniture, appliances or stored items, or
excavation was performed. All components and conditions which by the nature of their location are concealed,
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Systems and conditions which are not within the scope of this inspection include, but are not limited to:
formaldehyde, lead paint, asbestos, environmental hazards; pest infestation, playground equipment, efficiency
measurement of insulation or heating and cooling equipment, internal or underground drainage or plumbing,
any systems which are shut down or otherwise secured; water wells (water quality and quantity) zoning
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expected life of components are general estimates based on information about similar components and
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Darlene Torosian <darlenetorosian@gmail.com> Tue, May 30, 2017 at 1:37 PM
To: Twolfenden@northandoverma.gov
Hi Toni,
Thanks for your guidance on the phone. I just submitted a report online as you suggested.. Attached is the report from the environmental company, with
specifics and photos on the issues in my building.
Thanks,
Darlene Torosian
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From: Darlene Torosian <dadenetorosian@gmail.com>
Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017
Subject: Fwd: report 132 Main St North Andover, MA
To: gmoomjian@yahoo.com
Hi hun can you make sure you copy all pictures... thank you.
Sent from my Pad
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From: Sam Cohen <etestsam@gmail.com>
Date: May 16, 2017 at 8:58:54 AM EDT
To: darlenetorosian@gmail.com
Subject: Fwd: report 132 Main St North Andover, MA
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From: Sam Cohen <etestsam@gmail.com>
Date: Tue, May 16, 2017 at 7:51 AM
Subject: report 132 Main St North Andover, MA
To: torosian@gmail.com
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Sincerely,
Sam Cohen
General Manager
Cell: 781-799-7298
Office: 781-329-1133
Sincerely,
Sam Cohen
General Manager
Cell: 781-799-7298
Office: 781-329-1133
Health, Light & Happiness,
Darlene Torosian, AADP
Health and Wellness Coach
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