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Environmental Solutions Group ● 7 Maple Leaf Drive., Greensboro, NC 27401 ● 336-373-1538 ● www.Go-ESG.com 5 Report with Protocols for Remediation Environmental Solutions Group Leading people, companies and communities to live, work and prosper in a sustainable environment. Elevated amounts of toxigenic fungi on surfaces along with the observed microbial growth indicates that the warehouse environment was optimum for fungal growth and that fungal spores have likely begun to colonize throughout any areas in the warehouse where the air may have had prolonged contact with organic material. Toxigenic, pathogenic and allergenic fungal spores identified in the air and surfaces indicates that fungal spores have likely been dispersed onto the contents and surfaces throughout these areas at elevated amounts. The remediation process will likely have to include some ‘discovery’ that could have an impact on the scope of work. Therefore, rigorous professional remedial actions per the IICRC S520 Standard to remove the microbial hazards, protect the occupants and a high level of care to protect remediation personnel are very important. The protocols indicated below are designed to address the fungal hazard issues indicated above and the findings of our investigation. The remediation contractor is not expected to remove all fungal spores from the building and contents, however, remediation is performed to minimize risk to occupants and building materials that can be compromised by fungal activity by restoring the building to normal fungal ecology as defined by the IICRC. The protocols are established in accordance with the policies established by document S520 published by the IICRC. The S520 currently sets the only standard for mold remediation. Any content items such as medical-related equipment, electronics, furniture or personal items will need to be cleaned by a professional remediation contractor before they are moved to a non-contaminated area. IICRC S520 Condition 3 (moisture impact zones) – portions of the warehouse, surfaces with visible microbial growth: water damage and microbial growth, including visible, settled and hidden fungal spores on other building materials. • Remediation should be conducted by personnel trained on proper clean-up methods, personal protection, and potential health hazards to comply with requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) • Respiratory protection in accordance with the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134) is recommended. Gloves and eye protection should be worn. • Applicable federal, state and local administrative codes, rules and statutes must be identified and followed. • The main work area is defined as the interior of the warehouse, which would include walls, ceilings, floors, framing members and affected content items. IICRC S520 Condition 2 (entire interior of warehouse, remaining warehouse content items, HVAC units): airborne and settled fungal spores likely to have been dispersed from a Condition 3 area. • The primary work area is defined as the entire warehouse. The surfaces in the warehouse should be cleaned and extra focus should be attended to porous and medical-related items. • The new HVAC units have been exposed to air from the warehouse and should be cleaned. These units have not yet been operational. • The containments areas (such as entry to the IT room and tunnel) will need to be cleaned as well. • Remediation should be conducted by personnel trained on proper clean-up methods, personal protection, and potential health hazards to comply with requirements of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) • Respiratory protection in accordance with the OSHA respiratory protection standard (29 CFR 1910.134) is recommended. Gloves and eye protection should be worn. DocuSign Envelope ID: A9A4637A-BE59-4285-99BE-D253C29FA836