| To meet the needs of a dynamically changing industry, IESO (Indoor Environmental Standards Organization) released the first edition of its environmental standards to its members and certified inspectors. These standards were developed and adopted by a diverse multi-disciplinary advisory board, including representatives from the Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) consulting industry, IAQ trade associations, insurance, real estate and legal communities. |
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National media attention and consumer pressure has recently forced the involvement of a number of service industries into mold inspection, including, real estate professionals, insurance professionals, home inspectors and mortgage companies. Recognizing that a complete indoor air quality investigation is typically too costly to be required for a property transfer, these guidelines are designed to address fundamental concerns relative to mold contamination issues. The first volume includes minimum standards for the collection and cursory assessment of indoor environments for mold contamination. This is a cost-effective screen of residential structures for use by home inspectors and IAQ professionals. The cost of this inspection screen is considerably less than a full IAQ investigation. |
| The scope of the standard is limited to confirmation of suspected indoor mold colonization. The standard does not include specifications for remediation of any confirmed contamination, but will recommend further investigation by a qualified Industrial Hygienist (IH) or environmental consultant. An internet-based referral system has been developed for this purpose. |
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