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Flooded House Clean-up
Kenneth Hellevang, Ph.D., P.E.
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Flood Sights
Verify contractors have local license,
bonding, insurance, training &
certifications.
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Flood Sights
Seek help! Don’t make hasty decisions.
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Control Humidity
Ventilate and Dry to prevent mold growth
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Limited Benefit of Biocides
• Contact Killer
• Mold Inhibitor
• Chemical Safe?
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Hazards
Structural
Electrical (telephone & cable)
Mold
Biological
Lead Dust
Asbestos
Carbon Monoxide
Cuts and Punctures
Falls
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Categories of Water
Clean Water – Category 1
– Broken water pipes, rainwater, etc
Gray Water – Category 2
– Contains contamination & microorganisms
– Toilets with urine,sump pump,dishwashers
Black Water – Category 3
– Contains pathogenic agents
– Sewage, surface water flooding, pesticides
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Health Effects of Mold
Scientific evidence links mold and other factors related
to damp conditions in buildings to:
• Asthma symptoms in those with the chronic disorder
• Coughing, wheezing, and upper respiratory
symptoms in otherwise healthy individuals
• Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis in susceptible people
• Lower respiratory illness in children
Institute of Medicine of the National Academies 2004
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Health Effects of Mold
World Health Organization: Sufficient epidemiological evidence is
available in different countries and under different climatic conditions
to show that the occupants of damp or moldy buildings are at
increased risk of respiratory symptoms, respiratory infections and
exacerbation of asthma. Some evidence suggest increased risks of
allergic rhinitis and asthma.
There is clinical evidence that exposure to mold and other dampness-
related microbial agents increases the risks of rare conditions such as
allergic alveolitis, chronic rhinosinusitis and allergic fungal sinusitis.
Toxicological evidence supports these findings, showing the
occurrence of diverse inflammatory and toxic responses after
exposure to microorganisms isolated from damp buildings, including
their spores, metabolites and components.
February 2007
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Respiratory Protection
Respirators
– Minimum
N-95 respirator or mask
HEPA filter – P-100
– Proper fit
– Labored breathing
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Eyes, Feet, Hands, etc.
Goggles must prevent entry of dust and small
particles
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Limited Benefit from
Air Cleaners
Filters remove only some spores & do not remove
Volatile Organic Compounds
Ozone units should not be used in an occupied space
and are not effective!
Hydroxyl and Ultraviolet units of limited benefit
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Inspections
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Structural Evaluation
• Look for any movement, check
alignment, bowing, cracks, separation
• Basement wall/foundation
• Check floors & ceiling
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Check Structural Integrity
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Utilities
Shut off electricity
Verify electricity is off before starting work.
Use Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
Shut off gas if heating system has been
affected
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Preparation
Electrical power
– Carbon dioxide hazard of generators
Lighting
Tools and equipment
Garbage containers
Bathroom
First Aid Kit
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Mold Occurs within 2 to 3 days
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Mold Test Kits
Test Results are Not Accurate!
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REMOVAL OF MOLD
CONTAMINATION
People react to active, dormant and dead mold -
Biocides are not adequate!
Porous Materials
(ceiling tiles, carpeting, upholstered furniture, wallboard)
– Remove and replace
Non-porous surfaces
– Vacuum with HEPA filters
– Wash with a detergent solution
– Sanitize with a biocide if desired
– Thorough drying
Semi-porous (floor joist, sill plates)
– Remove mold, dry
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Mold Hazard
Air moves
from stud
wall cavity
into living
space
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Containment
Isolate HVAC system
Polyethylene enclosure
Negative air pressure
Protect contents
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Clean-up Steps
Remove water
Empty Contents
Remove water, mud & muck
Remove wall materials and etc.
Wash
Sanitize
Ventilate & dry
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Remove Water Slowly
Remove 2 to 3 feet of water from the basement
Wait 24 hrs, if the water level rises, wait 24 hrs.
Remove another 2 to 3 feet
Continue process until water is removed.
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Water Damage Restoration
IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide
for Professional Water Damage Restoration Third Edition 2006
– Institute of Inspection Cleaning and
Restoration Certification
Authored by application and technical experts
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Contaminated Water Restoration
Discard carpet saturated with category 3 water carpet cushion
Category 2 water carpet contamination may be
cleaned with hot water extraction and biocide
Remove floor if water reached subflooring
– Subflooring must be cleaned, disinfected, dried
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Subflooring
Vinyl or ceramic tile flooring
– Dry & clean under vinyl
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Contaminated Water Restoration
Dispose
– absorbent stuffed fabrics
Stuffed furniture
– Saturated absorbent materials
Ceiling tile, dry wall, paper, etc.
Evaluate structural materials for degree of
contamination and physical damage
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Clean-out Sequence
Air out
Small objects
Large objects
Appliances (Tape doors shut)
Cut and remove carpet
Remove items from closets and cabinets
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Grand Forks 1997
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Sorting
Follow local waste management guidelines
– Hazardous materials
– Electronics
– Appliances
– Furniture
– Building materials
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Minot Guidelines
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Save or Throw
Food (cans)
Dishes & China
Hard vs. soft plastic
Wood furniture
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Appliances
Clothes Washer
Drier
Water heater
Refrigerator
Freezer
Dishwasher
Kitchen range
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HVAC
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Specific Items
Plaster & stucco
Cabinets and countertops (check material)
Non-porous tubs, toilets, sinks
Plumbing
Wood Flooring (remove covering, allow expansion)
Windows & doors
OSB, Plywood, Particle Board
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Gut-out Sequence
Cabinets and doors
Trim
Ceiling
Walls
– Drywall
Remove to 2 feet above water line)
– Insulation
– Paneling
– Fasteners
Sweep surfaces
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Exterior Walls
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Electrical
All electrical fixtures (switches, outlets,
breakers) submerged in flood water need to be
replaced.
Electrical motors will need to be professionally
reconditioned.
Wire (consult electrician)
Contact an electrician or an electrical
inspector.
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Photographs & Valuables
Damage arrested by freezing
Wax paper between layers
Important papers should be copied after drying
CDs and DVDs rinse with clean water, dry
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Crawl Space
•Dry soil
•Fans face out
•Place plastic
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Cleaning
Flush non-porous surfaces with water
Clean non-porous walls starting at the bottom
or where damage is worst
– Scrub with detergent (non-phosphate)
– Two bucket system (detergent bucket, rinse bucket)
Rinse with clean water
Sanitize
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Biocide – Clean then Sanitize
Must be used according to label (specific application)
– The label is the law
– Non-porous material?
Must be applied to clean surface
Must have required exposure time
Must use PPE
Ventilate the area
Common biocides
– Alcohol, sodium hypochlorite (chlorine bleach), hydrogen
peroxide, iodine, quaternary ammonium chloride,
synthesized phenolic compound
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Chlorine Bleach
Follow the Label!
Only non-porous & hard materials &
surfaces (as disinfectant)
PPE
Ventilation
¾ cup bleach per gallon water
Surface wet for 5 minutes
Rinse
Dry
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Borates as a fungicide
Borate base supplemented with 0.1% voriconazole, 0.1%
thiabendazole or 0.5% thujaplicin “inhibited” development of mold
on southern pine.
Dimethylcocoamine, an ingredient in the borate base, is reported
to have antifungal properties.
Borates alone, at higher loadings, are only marginally effective at
controlling mold fungi.
Protecting wood from mould, decay,and termites with multi-component biocidesystems
Carol A.Clausen,VinaYang USDA Forest Products Laboratory, July2005
Available online 24 July 2006
http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/pdf2007/fpl_2007_clausen001.pdf
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Commercial Product
MOLD-CARETM
Moldicide Concentrate Active Ingredient: Didecyl dimethyl ammonium chloride........ 80.0% Inert Ingredients ......................................... 20.0% Total ............................................................ 100.0% EPA Reg. No. 6836-212-64405 EPA Est. 64405-TN-1
http://www.nisuscorp.com/pdf/products/moldcare_label.pdf
Bora-Care prevents and eliminates:
Termites, Carpenter ants, Powderpost beetles , Old house borers
PLUS: Bora-Care will kill and prevent wood-decay fungi and algae
The active ingredient is the natural borate salt and micronutrient disodium
octaborate tetrahydrate (DOT)
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Biocide Registration
Disinfectants are a pesticide
EPA reviews efficacy data
Use registered disinfectants
http://www.agdepartment.com/
– http://www.kellysolutions.com/nd/
People applying disinfectants in buildings for
hire need to be commercially certified in the in
the Home and Industrial category.
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Structural Drying
Open enclosed areas (walls, floors)
Drying may take several days or weeks
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Structural Drying
Long Process
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Drying Process
Circulate air across drying surfaces
Ventilation – exchange air
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Dehumidification
Drying: Prefer < 50% RH
– Open system: ventilation
– Closed system: mechanical dehumidification
Pints removed per day, affected by temperature
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Measure Humidity
½ cup water
¼ cup salt
75% RH @ 12 hrs.
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Temperature Control
Ambient temperature <72°F
– Balance evaporation, dehumidification,
microorganism growth
Need both ventilation and heat
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Acceptable Moisture Level
Material type affects potential for mold growth
Wood moisture >15% may lead to mold growth
Potential for mold growth if relative humidity >70%
Do not enclose
wet/damp
materials
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Moisture Meters
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Saturated Soils
Soils contain water for a long time
Moisture moves through concrete into
basement in liquid or vapor form.
Gallons per day
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Test for Water Vapor Movement
Clear plastic taped to surface
– Watch for several days
– Moisture accumulation indicates problem
Basement wall or floor
http://www.rd.com/64970/article64970.html
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Mold or Salt
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Frost Heave Danger
Heat the
Basement
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Search for NDSU Flood Information
http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/flood