Mold A Growing Concern
-Home Inspection Continuing Education-
Price:$85.00
Hours: 6 hours
Course Outline:
I. Chapter 1. Introduction: What Is Mold?
II. Chapter 2. How Does Mold Reproduce and When Does It Thrive?
A. Feeding
B. How Mold Reproduces and Its Life Cycle
C. Conditions Needed to Activate Spores
1. Food Source (Substrate)
2. Moisture
3. Additional Conditions Needed to Activate Mold Spores
III. Chapter 3. Why Has Mold Become A Problem?
A. Energy-Efficient Building Practices
B. Poor Design and/or Construction Defects
C. Changing Weather Patterns
D. Increased Public Awareness
E. Well Publicized Court Cases and Legal Activities Involving Mold
IV. Chapter 4. Adverse Effects of Mold
A. The Variability of Responses to Mold
1. Variability of Human Resources to Mold and the Immune System
2. The Variability of Molds and Their Effects
B. Health effects of Mold
1. Irritations Caused by Molds
2. Allergic Reactions Cased by Molds
3. Infections Caused by Molds
C. “Toxic” Molds and Stachybotrys
D. Mycotoxins
E. Recovery from Illness Caused by Mold
F. Why It’s Difficult for Physicians to Diagnose Mold-Induced Illnesses
V. Chapter 5. Remediation
A. Yes, There Is Mold in Your Home!
B. What to Do if Mold Is Discovered in a Home
1. Sanpling and Testing
2. Test Kits
3. Fixing the Source of the Leak
4. How to Do It If You Decide to Clean Up a Small Area of Mold
5. What to Do It If You Decide to Clean Up a Larger Area
6. What to Do It If You Decide You Need Professional Assistance
7. Cleaning Up a Mold Infestation-Will It Return?
VI. Chapter 6. What is the Situation?
A. The Role of Federal Organizations Regarding Mold
B. The Role of the National Association of REALTORS® Regarding Mold
C. Why There Are No Health Standards for Mold
D. Mold-Related Legislation
1. State Legislation
2. Proposed Federal Legislation
VII. Chapter 7. How the Real Estate Professional Can Reduce Liability
A. What to Do If You’re Listing a Home
B. What to Do If Your Are Working with a Buyer
C. How to Protect Yourself from a Legal Perspective
D. What You Need to Know If You Are a Home Inspector
E. What You Need to Know If You Are an Appraiser
F. What You Need to Know If You Are a Home Builder or Remodeler