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Biological Contaminants
Treating biological conditions (e.g., mold, odors, viruses, bacteria, rotting wood, raw sewage) is not a responsibility of the Weatherization Assistance Program, but workers frequently encounter these kinds of conditions.
State Procedures:
Since biological hazards often relate to moisture, states should consider allowing local agencies to assess and treat moisture conditions.
Air Tightness:
Workers should be cautious when selecting air tightness limits for dwellings with these types of problems.
Deferral Standards:
Weatherization services may need to be deferred until another agency can resolve the problem.
Biological Resources
Mold Research
Mold Litigation
Legislation on Mold
Mold Symptoms and Public Opinion
Mold Policies and Claims
Links to Organizations
Building Science Corporation
Environmental Health Center
Mold Formation and Health
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Biological Contaminants
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: Mold Resources
Links to Articles
Avoiding Moisture Problems
Fundamentals of Moisture in Houses
Home Moisture Audit
Moisture and Mobile Home Weatherization
Formaldehyde as a Basis for Residential Ventilation Rates
Home Moisture Audit
Links to Training
Building Performance Institute
The Environmental Institute
Training Guide: Home Energy Magazine
WAP Training Facilities
Recommended Reading
Diagnosing Wall Moisture,
Home Energy Magazine
, January/February 2001
Minnesota Mold Busting,
Home Energy Magazine
, May/June 2002
Missteps with Mold,
Home Energy Magazine
, July/August 2002
Moisture Assessment Software Tools,
Home Energy Magazine
, January/February 2001
Moisture Problems in Manufactured Housing,
Home Energy Magazine
, March/April 2002
Mold, A Poltergeist,
Home Energy Magazine
, January/February 2001
New Handbook Breaks the Mold,
Home Energy Magazine
, March/April 2002
Public Housing Breaks the Mold,
Home Energy Magazine
, September/October 2001
Public Housing Breaks the Mold, Part II: Veterans Era Housing,
Home Energy Magazine
, November/December 2001
Remediating Mold: A Clip-Out Checklist for Building Professionals,
Home Energy Magazine
, July/August 2002
Watching the Humid Climates,
Home Energy Magazine
, September/October 2002
Program Notices and Memoranda
Health and Safety Guidance (July 12, 2002)
Program Year 2006 Weatherization Grant Guidance (November 21, 2005)
Content updated on 5/30/2006
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