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<br />Environmental Solutions Group ● 7 Maple Leaf Drive., Greensboro, NC 27401 ● 336-373-1538 ● www.Go-ESG.com 8 <br />Report with Protocols for Remediation <br />Environmental Solutions Group <br />Leading people, companies and communities to live, <br />work and prosper in a sustainable environment. <br />• It may be necessary to place plastic barriers at the cavities, especially if airborne particle counts continue to be <br />an issue. Although these areas may appear to be clean, they may introduce some contaminants into the clean <br />space and you may not be able to fully control the air quality without barriers. <br />• Power off all air scrubbers in the building and fog it with an EPA-registered anti-microbial intended for <br />bioaerosol application. <br />• Power on the scrubbers after the manufacturer’s recommended dwell time has elapsed. <br />• Allow the air scrubbers to remain in operation for a minimum of 24 hours prior to collection of air samples for <br />clearance testing (or until airborne particle load indicates that the home is ready for a clearance assessment). <br />Handling of materials removed from the building or that will remain in the building: <br />• Certain items removed from the building require special handling for removal of fungal spores. <br />• Hard-surfaced non-porous materials such as solid wood furniture, non-porous decorative items, and glass may <br />be HEPA-vacuumed, wiped down with an EPA-registered anti-microbial designed for wipe application, and <br />HEPA-vacuumed one more time to remove inactive fungal spores. Test furniture in an inconspicuous area prior <br />to wiping the entire piece with anti-microbial. <br />General Recommendations: <br />• Check for and document any areas of hidden damage and/or contamination during the remediation process. <br />Contact ESG if you suspect contamination beyond that documented in this report. It is not unusual to find <br />hidden areas of microbial growth or moisture damage when wet building materials are being removed. <br />• The work areas should be left dry and visibly free from contamination and debris. <br />• Do not apply an encapsulant or other substance that will prohibit a visual inspection of the building materials <br />during the post-remediation verification (PRV) assessment. Encapsulants must be applied after an acceptable <br />PRV assessment. <br />• Seal the remediated areas to be clearance-tested after final cleaning to ensure entrance to the area is <br />prohibited. Only the hygienist or indoor air quality professional performing post-remedial testing is to enter <br />the contained areas. Critical barriers are to remain in place until certification is issued by Environmental <br />Solutions Group indicating that the building is safe for re-occupancy. <br />• Contact Environmental Solutions Group at 336-373-1538 to schedule post-remediation verification testing of the <br />remediated structure to certify that it is ready for continued restoration and safe for occupancy. Leave any <br />HEPA filters running but turn off and remove non-HEPA containing dehumidifiers 48 hours prior to the PRV. <br />Leaving HEPA filters running until instructed by ESG is the preferred method of protecting workers and building <br />occupants. Leaving air-moving equipment in operation has also been shown to provide the most accurate test <br />results during the clearance assessment. If HEPA machines are moved or shut down while the area is under <br />negative pressure, be sure the machines are properly shut off and HEPA filters are sealed in plastic to avoid re- <br />contamination prior to the PRV. <br />o The PRV assessment will include a visual inspection and collection of airborne particle load (PM10) <br />readings from several interior areas. ESG may also choose to collect a swab surface sample of framing <br />and/or floor system to be sure surface levels of fungal spores are at a normal fungal ecology level as <br />defined by the S520 standard. If any of the testing methods above do not meet the specifications <br />provided in the PRV assessment areas, re-cleaning of the remediated area(s) is required. <br />DocuSign Envelope ID: A9A4637A-BE59-4285-99BE-D253C29FA836