Mold Inspections
from Above the Rest follow IAC2 Mold Inspection Standards of Practice Process as detailed below:
28.4.1 Roof Inspection for Mold
I. The inspector shall inspect from the ground level or eaves:
A. the roof covering;
B. the roof drainage system, including gutters and downspouts; and
C. the vents, flashings, skylights, chimneys, and any other roof penetrations.
II. The inspector is not required to:
A. walk on any roof surface;
B. predict the service life expectancy; or
C. perform a water test.
28.4.2 Mold Inspection on the Exterior and Grounds
I. The inspector shall inspect from the ground level:
A. the cladding, flashing and trim;
B. exterior doors, windows, decks, stoops, steps, stairs, porches, railings, eaves, soffits and
fascias;
C. the exterior grading surrounding the building’s perimeter; and
D. items that penetrate the exterior siding or covering materials.
II. The inspector is not required to:
A. inspect underground drainage systems;
B. inspect window-well drainage; or
C. inspect defects not related to mold growth or moisture intrusion.
28.4.3 Basement, Foundation Inspection, Crawlspace and Structure
I. The inspector shall inspect:
A. the foundation, basement or crawlspace, including ventilation; and
B. for moisture intrusion.
II. The inspector is not required to:
A. operate sump pumps with inaccessible floats; or
B. inspect for structural defects not related to mold growth or moisture intrusion.
28.4.4 Heating, Cooling and Ventilation
I. The inspector shall inspect:
A. the air handler, circulating fan and air filter;
B. the condensate pump;
C. readily visible ductwork;
D. a representative number of supply and return air registers;
E. the central humidifier; and
F. the central air-conditioning unit.
II. The inspector is not required to:
A. inspect the air conditioning coil, if not readily accessible;
B. inspect the condensate pan, if not readily accessible;
C. test the performance or efficiency of the HVAC system; or
D. inspect the interior of ductwork system.
28.4.5 Black Mold Inspection and Plumbing
I. The inspector shall inspect:
A. the readily visible main water line;
B. the readily visible water supply lines;
C. the readily visible drain, waste and vent pipes;
D. the hot water source; and
E. fixtures such as toilets, faucets, showers and tubs.
II. The inspector is not required to:
A. test the showers and tubs by filling them with water;
B. test whirlpool tubs, saunas, steam rooms or hot tubs; or
C. inspect for plumbing defects that are not related to mold growth or moisture intrusion.
28.4.6 Attic inspection, Ventilation inspection and Insulation
I. The inspector shall inspect:
A. the insulation;
B. ventilation of attic spaces; and
C. framing and sheathing.
II. The inspector is not required to:
A. move, touch or disturb insulation;
B. inspect for vapor retarders; or
C. break or otherwise damage the surface finish or weather seal on or around access panels
and covers.
28.4.7 Interior building inspection
I. The inspector shall inspect:
A. the walls, ceilings, floors, doors and windows;
B. the ventilation in the kitchen, bathrooms and laundry; and
C. whole-house ventilation fans
II. The inspector is not required to:
A. inspect for interior defects that are not related to mold growth or moisture intrusion.
28.4.8 Humidity, Temperature & Moisture inspection
I. The inspector shall measure:
A. moisture of any room or area of the building that has moisture intrusion, water damage,
moldy odors, apparent mold growth, or conditions conducive to mold growth;
B. the humidity of any room or area of the building (at the inspector’s discretion); and
C. the temperature of any room or area of the building (at the inspector’s discretion).
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