Mold Assessment Glossary

Professional terminology used in mold assessment and remediation documentation.

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Definition: A written document (MAR) that records investigation findings, interpretation, and recommendations.

Definition: A written plan (MRP) defining how mold remediation should be performed.

Definition: Inspection and/or sampling to confirm remediation was successful.

Definition: Normal fungal ecology—indoor levels similar to outdoor baseline.

Definition: Settled spores—identity matches outdoor air but at elevated indoor levels.

Definition: Active growth—indoor levels suggest growth originating indoors.

Definition: Pressure differential that keeps contaminated air from escaping containment.

Definition: Physical barriers isolating affected areas during remediation.

Definition: Collecting airborne spore samples to evaluate fungal levels.

Definition: Collecting samples from surfaces to identify microbial presence.

Definition: Documenting moisture levels across building materials and areas.

Definition: Air moisture content relative to saturation at a given temperature.

Definition: Measure of available water in a material supporting microbial growth.

Definition: Condition of air inside a building affecting occupant health and comfort.

Definition: Professional evaluation of microbial conditions in the built environment.

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