Mold Inspectors of Maryland:

About Mold

Molds are microscopic organisms, found virtually everywhere, indoors and outdoors. Molds can be found on plants, foods, dirt, and other organic materials. Also susceptible to mold growth are cellulose materials, such as cardboard, paper, ceiling tiles, sheet rock, and other building materials. Mold spores are easily detached and made airborne by very little air movement. In indoor environments, mold can grow in air conditioning ducts, carpets, plants, and on most other moisture-rich materials. To rid your home or business of mold a professional mold certified testing company is needed to assure the mold remediation process is completed in a thorough and safe manner.

About M.I.M

Mold Inspectors of Maryland can help you by locating the source mold and providing remediation recommendations (Scope of Work) to elimate health problems and/or legalities. M.I.M. follows strict guidelines and performance procedures

Code of Ethics (NAMP/M.I.M.)

Standards for Conduct and Ethics

1). The Mold Professional shall uphold the honor and dignity of this profession and avoid association with any enterprise of questionable character or apparent conflict of interest.

2). The Mold Professional shall protect and promote the interests of the client to the best of the Mold Professional’s ability and knowledge, recognizing that the client has placed its trust and confidence in the Mold Professional.

3). The Mold Professional shall always endeavor to maintain and increase his/her level of knowledge regarding new developments in the field.

4). The Mold Professional shall conduct his/her business in a manner that will assure the client of the Mold Professional’s independence from outside influence and interest, which would compromise the Mold Professional’s ability to render a fair and impartial opinion, regarding any inspection performed.

5). The Mold Professional shall not accept compensation from more that one interested party for the same service on the same property without the consent of all interested parties.

6). The Mold Professional shall promptly disclose to the client any interest in any other business which may affect the client, the quality, or the result of the inspection or remediation.

7). The Mold Professional shall not knowingly use the inspection or remediation process to obtain work in another field.

8). The Mold Professional shall make every effort to uphold, maintain and improve the professional practice, integrity and reputation of The National Association of Mold Professionals.

Because Americans spend 75% to 90% of their time indoors, they are most affected by molds that are growing indoors. The most common indoor molds are Cladosporium, Penicillium, Aspergillus and Alternaria.

Molds proliferate in environments that contain excessive moisture, such as from leaks in roofs, walls, plant pots, or pet urine to name a few. Other substrates such as paints, wallpaper, insulation materials, drywall, carpet, fabric and upholstery commonly support mold growth.

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