Are Mold Toxins “Fake News?”
Why is there to this day still a fuss about “toxic mold,” despite science indicating it’s not a real issue? Recently, I’ve had several calls asking me if I can test for mold toxins....
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Yes Virginia, There is an Asbestos Clause!
I recently had a personal experience this holiday season involving asbestos that became a learning opportunity. On the evening of December 30th, my wife Lorraine and I were in our warm, comfy home enjoying the holidays. We sat in our living room watching TV, having dinner with a nice glass of wine. There were a few wrapped Christmas presents still on the hearth, waiting for some of the kids who were out of town. We were chatting about the prime rib dinner I would be making for the family on New...
When Quality Counts…Choose Gold for Mold!
Who is Your Mold Inspector? Did you know that many mold inspectors don’t have any formal education and merely attend a three day course to become a “Certified Mold Inspector”? There are currently NO State of California licenses or registration requirements for mold inspectors. We’ve met former home inspectors, plumbers, pest control operators, entrepreneurs, realtors, and office supply salesmen who are now “Certified Mold Inspectors” and are supposedly experts. Some “cert...
Mold Fact Sheet
Topics Covered (Click to jump on the topic on Mold Fact) What is Mold? Is the Presence of Mold in My Environment Unhealthy? What About Toxic Mold? Mold, Property Values, and Liability I Have Water Damage. Will Mold Grow Immediately? If the Mold is Old or Killed with Disinfectant, Can It Still Affect Occupants? Can’t I Just Spray Bleach On It? How Do I Know When I Need A Mold Inspection? What about Bathroom Mold and Mildew? Is Mold Testing and Identification Necessary? What About Those Te...
Get the Lead Out Part 3: What Realtors and Property Managers Need to Know About Lead-Based Paint
In the first two parts of the series “Get the Lead Out” (this is part 3 of 3) we focused on serious hazards and health effects of exposure to lead. This month, I’ve listed a rundown of the regulations Realtors (and related industries) should be aware of: It’s illegal to create a lead hazard in California, no matter what the circumstances are. All pre-1978 structures potentially contain lead-based paint. If a contractor (or anyone else) is going to disturb paint in a pre-1978 building,...
Get the Lead Out! – Part 2
Lead Crimes In my last article, I talked about lead hazards including some of the health effects from lead overexposure. In this issue, I’ll discuss the “crime;” that is, some notable recent legal happenings in the world of environmental lead. EPA Enforcement Activity The Federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has stepped up lead enforcement since the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP) rule took effect in April 2010. Numerous legal actions, some with large fines, have been lev...
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