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12:05:23 From Don Weekes : Hurricane Allen (1980)
12:16:37 From Tom Martin III : Parts of Polk and Clermont retirement communities near lakes still under water..
12:17:20 From Tom Martin III : Debris still everywhere
12:17:38 From Tom Martin III : Waiting to be picked up
12:24:23 From Ed Light : Role of mold testing in recent hurricanes?
Basic restoration and mold prevention offered by good restoration contractors is critical. Mold testing is not conclusive and not needed in these situations. Mold consultants and testing labs have pushed their services following past hurricanes, make lots of money, but generally not helping, and often interfering, with desperately needed restoration.
12:34:23 From Tom Martin III : On a lighter note, the MLB Tampa Rays could be playing in Orlando, FL, in the upcoming season! However, on a serious note, does it make sense for Florida's construction codes to allow the use of wet wood for frames and roofs after storms during the high heat and wet/moisture season (May 1 to November 1) without implementing microbe-free protective measures? Should builders be required to take steps to prevent mold growth under these high humidity and wet conditions?
12:44:57 From Jeff Charlton : In view of the new S520 doesn't appear to acknowledge Hyphal fragments which are without doubt highest health risk to many. What does an IEP offer?
12:45:09 From Danny Gough : There is no licensing requirement for mold assessment and remediation in NC. General contractor’s license is not required for projects costing less than $40,000.
12:55:13 From Danny Gough : Is there some risk reduction for amplified mold during the fall and winter months when outside air humidity is so low? Of course living in a tent during the winter is a horrible situation.
12:57:31 From Ed Light : Clearance is best accomplished by verification of work practices and visual/moisture determination that all impacted materials have been effectively addressed. The science shows that mold testing is inconclusive, often leading to failure of restored areas or acceptance of incomplete restoration. The panel’s assumption that mold testing provides helpful information illustrates the widespread misinformation on this subject and success of the mold “industry” promoting their services. You won’t have regrowth if all impacted have addressed by IICRC procedures and remaining surfaces test dry.
13:00:24 From Jeff Charlton : Thank youI Think the risk and hazard is dead biological agents and hyphal fragments. Nothing to do with future growth. That's form World Helath Organisation.
13:17:02 From Craig Powers : There’s discussion now to add an additional Category of hurricane
13:19:34 From Danny Gough : Please be reminded that building codes represent a “minimal” building standard. But a large body of consumers are convinced they represent best practice. Moreover, stricter codes increase cost which eliminates more people who can afford homes.
13:34:00 From Jeff Charlton : good to see you Pete
