Asbestos may be present, putting your crew and your bottom line at risk!
Asbestos Testing is Required Before Renovations!
It’s the Law! Test for Asbestos-Containing Materials Before You Begin a Remodel Job
It’s the Law to Test for Asbestos.
Asbestos is a known carcinogen and is present in many homes, no matter when they were built. Construction and remodeling contractors must do Asbestos Testing (Bulk Sampling & Spill Delineation).
Asbestos testing is the Law in Colorado. Testing and removal are regulated by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) Regulation 8.
Protect your crew by identifying asbestos containing materials. Mesothelioma.com explains that there is no safe level of asbestos. Living in a home that is being remodeled is the type of lengthy exposure to asbestos is not considered short-term exposure. Protect your crew from developing cancer or other serious health problems.
Asbestos Testing Saves Money.
Minimize the risk of fines, penalties, jailtime, delays, disputes, or liabilities during the course of the project. Identifying asbestos early allows your company to assess and minimize potential risks and save money.
Asbestos can be hidden in many places. Sampling and testing is necessary to determine if knocking down a wall or moving a pipe could lead to toxic exposure.
If you Don’t Know – You Must Test.
The most prevalent asbestos-containing materials, once used widely, are:
popcorn ceiling texture
dry wall, dry wall mud/texture,
linoleum,
heat-resistant fabrics,
attic and wall insulation,
roofing shingles,
hot water pipes coated with asbestos,
4 Steps to Asbestos Safety
1. Identify asbestos-containing materials before work begins.
2. If asbestos is present, proper abatement prevents exposure and safely removes asbestos from your home.
3. Clearance testing verifies your job site is now safe.
4. It’s time to start your remodeling job!
Asbestos Testing in Colorado
Colorado Laws Regarding Asbestos Testing
Just as the local utility company advises property owners to “Call before you dig” to avoid digging into and damaging buried utility lines (gas, electric, cable, phone etc.) The CDPHE Regulation 8 outlines the laws for both homeowners and contractors (restoration, abatement, construction, demolition or remodeling) with regard to asbestos testing in Colorado, disturbing and/or removing materials that may contain asbestos.
Individuals failing to work according to the CDPHE regulations face legal action which may include severe fines.
What About mold?
Should we Test for Mold before renovations?
While it isn’t regulated like asbestos, unchecked mold growth can have a negative effect on your health. The human body is the x-factor, because everyone reacts differently. Mold should be tested in every room to be sure there is not a harmful amount of mold for you to breathe.
When should you test for mold?
If your residence, commercial property, or building has had a flood, leak, or sewage back-up and third party restoration scope evaluation or clearance documentation is necessary (e.g. related to garment, content, HVAC, and structural contamination),
If you are experiencing foul, moldy or musty odors,
If you intend to purchase or lease ANY property,
If an individual(s) has been diagnosed with a disease or allergies that is or may be associated with a fungal exposure,
If there is evidence from a visual inspection or bulk sampling that the ventilation system may be contaminated. The purpose of such air monitoring is to assess the extent of contamination throughout a building.
If the presence of mold is suspected (e.g., musty odors) but cannot be identified by a visual inspection or bulk sampling (e.g., mold growth behind walls),
To identify specific fungal contaminants as part of a medical evaluation or occupant risk evaluation (e.g. occupants are experiencing symptoms which may be related to fungal exposure),
To evaluate the levels of airborne contamination:
Crawl spaces, for example, may have a number of unrelated fungal sources that are not readily observed.
I’ve used Integrity Environmental testing for multiple projects where their advanced testing technology and methodologies were used and incredibly helpful. [O]ther testing companies have not been willing to make the financial investment in the newer technology (old cassette pump system $700. vs digital optics Instrument $40K). When that happens, restoration companies and clients alike suffer based on not having a full and complete idea of space affected. I stand by their reporting and support documentation of which explains WHY this testing should be done, referencing the IICRC handbook and OSHA guidelines that would benefit any customer as well as satisfy any insurance company/TPA documentation requirements.
Jason Pace
Project Director – BluSky Restoration
The technology is very sound and worked in the detection of potential issue. I personally used it on several projects as well as testing locations. I found it to be easy to use and quick to determine the potential concern.
Pete Duncanson
Past Chairman of the Board – IICRC
Having Integrity Air Quality come to a mold job is not only beneficial for us the restoration company but also for the customer and insurance companies. The results for air samples only takes minutes. Instead of waiting up to a week for a lab to get the results back to us. This not only saves us time but it is efficient for all parties involved. I highly recommend Integrity Air Quality to hurry your process on your mold testing!
Ben Stratman
Owner, Creative Carpet Care & Restoration
Frank at Integrity AQ was phenomenal at responding to an urgent testing need my company had (we do Mold Remediation). He did a great job at explaining the process and letting me see in real time what the results of the mold testing were. I had the report in my eMail box before we left the property and was able to deliver it to my client that same night. One thing I learned about this company is “Integrity” is not just the name of the company. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
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Owner, STOP Restoration
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Mitigation Mgr.
I was skeptical at first because I was one of the early adopters of utilizing their service, but now I’ve been working with Integrity for several years. They’re professionals and the technology they use works as promised! Highly recommend [IET].
Sam Martinez
Operations Mgr., Restoration1 (Colorado Springs)
What sets our company apart is our ongoing persistence in improving quality. The real time readings and instant report we get from using Integrity Air Quality on every job are vital to improving the standard of care we deliver to our customers. Also, anyone being honest has to admit this type of technology has been long overdue in coming to our industry.
Boris Dimoff
Operations Mgr., Restoration King
IET services are a great reassurance to our customers that as the MIT company; we have completed MIT and remediation services to align with the IICRC standards. [IET] employees are professional, courteous, dependable and very flexible on emergency situations. They also have a ‘team’ mentality in serving our business, our customers and our Insurance company partners. Partnering with [IET] has definitely added value to our business.
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Mit Mgr., All Phase Restoration
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