WHAT IS MOLD AND WHERE CAN IT BE FOUND?
Mold spores (fungi) are present everywhere, both inside and outside. There are more than 100,000 different species of mold, at least 100 of which are common in North America. Some of the more common species include Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Aspergillus. Mold is most likely to grow in damp places or in the presence of water. Such places include bathrooms, basements, crawl spaces and green houses, as well as patio furniture. While the majority of molds do not have known health effects on humans, there is a small number of species that are known to have toxic health effects. So the next question is. . . HOW CAN MOLD AFFECT YOUR HEALTH?
Answers in the next Moldy Blog.
About the author
Hello, Samuel Dixon with Common Sense Inspections Mold Inspection in Los Angeles has been awarded the Council certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) designation by the American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC). This prestigious, board awarded certification recognizes Dixon’s knowledge and field experience in indoor environmental investigation and consulting.
To earn the CIEC designation, Samuel passed a rigorous examination based on respected industry texts. He then submitted documented, verifiable field experience to a board of peers, earning a unanimous vote of approval.
To maintain the CIEC designation, Samuel will remain active in the field and complete 40 hours of professional development activities within the next two years.
Samuel is now listed in the ACAC certificant database at www.acac.org, along with more than 2,800 ACAC certificants around the world. The database can be searched by name, company or zip code and represents a continuously updated roster of experienced indoor environmental professionals.
The CIEC designation is accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB) and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), both nationally recognized third party accreditation bodies. For more information, visit www.acac.org.
