Is Sampling/Testing for Mold Necessary (USEPA)? In most cases, if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary. Since no EPA or other federal limits have been set for mold or mold spores, sampling cannot be used to check a building’s compliance with federal mold standards… read more
Sampling for Mold: A Brief Guide to Mold in the Workplace (OSHA): Is it necessary to sample for mold? In most cases, if visible mold growth is present, sampling is unnecessary. Air sampling for mold may not be part of a routine assessment because decisions about appropriate remediation strategies often can be made on the basis of a visual inspection… read more
Testing and Remediation of Dampness and Mold Contamination, Indoor Environmental Quality (CDC/NIOSH): Mold in the Workplace: There are no established health-based standards for acceptable levels of biological agents in indoor air. We do not recommend routine air sampling for mold with building air quality evaluations because air concentrations of molds cannot be interpreted with regard to health risks. …….We have found that thorough visual inspections and/or detection of problem areas via musty odors are more reliable… read more