The following Standards provide guidelines for the NAMRI Inspector and outline what the Inspector should inspect, identify, and report on. The guidelines provide the minimum contents of a written report and are not intended to limit the Inspector from performing additional inspection services, or from excluding systems or components by mutual agreement with the client.
SAMPLING:
The Inspector shall:
· Collect surface samples and air samples for lab submission when authorized by the client for an agreed-upon fee, and when conditions of microbial growth exist that allow for the sample to be collected.
· Indoor air samples will be collected near the HVAC return duct by default unless there is reason to test visible mold elsewhere.
· When an indoor air sample is taken, the Inspector shall take an outdoor air sample as a baseline.
· Document any environmental conditions that could impact the sampling.
· When clearance testing is performed after mold remediation, the Inspector shall collect a minimum of two air samples from each contained space.
· The Inspector shall use an appropriate air pump and collection cassette.
· Collect surface samples only from areas of suspected microbial growth.
· Complete Chain-of-Custody documents that include complete information along with sample numbers.
· Take measures to prevent contamination, and promptly send the sample to a lab accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA).
· Provide the client with a copy of the original lab report.
The Inspector is not required to:
· Collect samples unless contracted with the client.
· Perform any intrusive or destructive examination, test or analysis.
· Sample every suspected area of microbial growth unless contracted with the client.
· Instruct the client how to perform remediation.
· Determine costs or procedures for remediation.
· Provide safety determinations based on any findings.