Mitigation
What is the term for the temperature at which air reaches 100% relative humidity?
Dew Point
When mold is discovered, air movers...
should NOT be used at all!
The process of removing moisture from the air is called...
Dehumidification
knee kicker and carpet awl
What are the 3 basic components of a fire?
Fuel, Heat, Oxygen
How many categories of numbers for water are there?
3
Some molds to protect themselves, produce what?
Mycotoxins
Refrigerant dehumidifiers work under the principle of what?
Condensation
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Soot residues gravitate or migrate to
cooler surfaces
What are the four principles of drying?
Extract, evaporate, dehumidify, and control temperature
one millionth of a meter
The most effective range of temp and humidity for a conventional refrigerant is...
70 degrees and 70 RH
Which cleaning method uses hot water extraction?
Oxygen
How should you dispose of waste water?
In a sanitary sewer system
What is a viable spore?
"Alive" / can start new colonies
What is a thermo-hygrometer used to determine?
the relative humidity and temperature of the air
What is the recommended PH level for carpet cleaning solutions?
6-8
Which soot residue is a result of malfunction in an oil-fired heating system?
Puff Back
When the IICRC S500 uses the word "Shall" it means...
it is something mandatory due to laws/regulations
Stachybotrys requires
high level of water activity
An example of Class 4 water damage requiring specialty drying is
Hardwood floors
What is the purpose of pre-treatment solutions?
to break down soils and stains
What bath fixture is easily stained by smoke residue?
Fiberglass items