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Moisture Damaged Building

Materials Assessment and Recommendations

Report Provided For: Sea Gulls Condominium Association

Mr. Gasper Oddo

Subject Property Address

200 Wrenn Street, Tavenier, FL 33070

Coastal Indoor Environmental Consultants 7738 SW 188th Terrace

Miami, FL 33157 305-709-1177

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1 Introduction At the request of Sea Gulls Condominium Association, Coastal Indoor Environmental Consultants (CIEC) provided indoor environmental consulting services, associated with the mitigation of water-impacted building materials identified at the subject building, located at 200 Wrenn Street, in Tavenier, FL. This report outlines the project background, our procedures and methodology, findings and conclusions and recommendations.

Coastal Indoor Environmental Consultants’ scope of services include the following:

Identify locations of moisture impacted building materials that should be removed.

2 Background The subject property was reportedly impacted by a water intrusion event associated with Hurricane Irma. As a result of this water intrusion event, water-impacts were present, including water damaged materials and building materials exhibiting elevated moisture content. CIEC conducted a water-impacted building materials assessment on 10/13/2017.

3 Procedures and Methodology 3.1 Visual Assessment and Moisture Measurements The following references are the basis for this water damage assessment:

The New York City Department of Health Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments;

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certificate (IICRC) S500 and S520

The E.P.A. Guidelines for Mold The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Whenever there is a conflict or overlap among or between the above references, the most stringent provisions shall apply.

CIEC performed a visual assessment of areas reportedly impacted by the water incursion event. Building materials exhibiting visible water impacts, including water damage, and/or elevated moisture content were documented.

A FLIR Systems infrared thermal camera, Model E-40 and/or C-3, was utilized to scan the assessment areas for indications of thermal anomalies, indicating potential elevated moisture content.

Moisture measurements were obtained during the preliminary and post-remediation activities with a handheld GE Protimeter Moisture Meter, or equivalent instrument.

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Elevated moisture measurements, greater than or equal to 20% Moisture Content (MC) or Wood Moisture Equivalent (WME), are used to assist in defining the general extent of water damaged materials.

4 Findings 4.1 Visual Assessment and Moisture Measurements Water-impacted building materials, including water-damaged building materials and building materials exhibiting elevated moisture content (greater than or equal to 20% WME) were observed during the preliminary assessment on 10/13/2017. Building materials exhibiting visible water impacts and/or elevated moisture content were documented and provided to Sea Gulls Condominium Association. CIEC’s initial assessment included the following client-directed areas:

Unit #: 201 Kitchen: Dry moisture damage in the cabinet adjacent to the right side of dishwasher. No elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter here.

Great Room: Moisture content was tested on the floor in front of the sliding glass door . Some of the tiles in the center of the room he bonded from the substrate . This debonding appears to be a result of moisture intrusion.

Foyer and Hallway: Inspected with no issues.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected below the of the center of the southwest window.

Bathroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected on the ceiling above the bathtub, the upper walls on both sides, as well as the base wall to the left of the tub.

Unit #: 202 General Notes: No elevated moisture contentwas noted in this unit.



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Unit #: 203 General Notes: There is visible mold growth noted on the rear wall cavity and baseboards behind the air handler unit in the air handler closet. No elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter in this area.

There was no elevated moisture content detected anywhere in this unit.

Unit #: 205 Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected on the wall between the window and door from floor to ceiling.

Unit #: 206 Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the flooring and base wall adjacent to the right side of the sliding glass door

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the flooring, the wall adjacent to the right side of the door and the left side of window from floor to ceiling and the wall below the window going down 3 feet.

General Notes: Visible mold growth noted in the air handler closet right of the air handler unit usually refrigerant line insulation is curated and condensation forming in the area

Unit #: 207 Kitchen: Visible mold growth was noted on the rear base wall out the cabinetry below the kitchen sink.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the wall adjacent to the right side of the door and the left side of window from floor to ceiling, and the wall below the window going down 3 feet.



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Unit #: 208 Kitchen: Visible mold growth was noted on the rear base wall out the cabinetry below the kitchen sink.

Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected on the wall adjacent to the right side of the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected on the entire wall adjacent to the window and door on the exterior wall of the master bedroom.

Unit #: 209 Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected on the entire wall adjacent to the window and door on the exterior wall of the master bedroom.

General Notes: Visible mold growth is noted on the air handler unit closet walls.

Unit #: 210 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected at the base wall adjacent to the right side of the sliding glass door, as well as the tile flooring in that same area.

Foyer and Hallway: Elevated moisture content was detected at the base of the bedroom door jams with visible moisture damage.

Elevated moisture content was detected at the base walls adjacent to the water heater closet.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected on the base wall to the right of the sliding glass door and on the flooring adjacent to the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected on the entire exterior wall of the master bedroom adjacent to above and below the exit door and the window. Additionally,elevated moisture content is detected at the base and door jamb to the hallway and on the flooring adjacent to the exterior wall.



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Unit #: 211 Great Room: Elevated moisture content is detected on all the walls adjacent to the sliding glass door flooring visible mold growth is on every wall.

Unit #: 212 Great Room: Elevated moisture content is detected on the entire wall adjacent to the sliding glass door, the wall adjacent to the window on the side of the unit coming from the corner all the way to 6 feet beyond the window and on the interior wall coming from the exterior corner to just below the tale of dolphin which is approximately 9 feet from the corner. additionally, elevated moisture content is detected on the flooring adjacent to the sliding glass door coming in approximately halfway or 10 feet into the room.

Foyer and Hallway: There is visible mold growth noted on the base wall and ceiling of the foyer closet.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content detected on flooring Jason to the sliding glass door.

Bathroom 1: There is visible mold growth and moisture damage feeling above the shower head. No elevated moisture content was detected with interest this area.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content contacted on the entire exterior wall and the flooring adjacent to the patio door.

General Notes: Visible mold growth noted on the wall to the left of the air handler unit floor-to-ceiling and on the right base wall adjacent to the water heater

Unit #: 301 Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the both exterior walls adjacent to the windows and the patio door.



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Unit #: 302 Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the entire exterior wall adjacent to the window and the patio door.

Unit #: 303 Foyer and Hallway: Visible mold growth was noted right corner ceiling.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the entire wall adjacent to the window and patio door.

Bathroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected at the ceiling above the left side of the shower.

General Notes: There is visible mold growth noted on the closet walls adjacent to the air handler and water heater.

Unit #: 304 Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the wall between the door and the window from the ceiling to the floor.

Unit #: 305 Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected on the entire wall of the window and the patio door.

Unit #: 306 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected at the base wall adjacent to the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content is detected on the entire wall adjacent to the patio door and window.



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General Notes: Visible mold growth is noted on the wall adjacent to the water heater.

Unit #: 307 Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content is detected on the entire wall left of the sliding glass door and the base wall to the right of the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected at the entire wall adjacent to and around the window and the patio door.

Bathroom 2: Visible moisture damage is noted at the cabinetry below the sinks.

Unit #: 308 Great Room: Elevated moisture content detected at the base wall adjacent to the right side of the sliding glass door.

Foyer and Hallway: Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected at the left base door jamb hat leads into the bathroom foyer.

Unit #: 309 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected on the baseboards adjacent to the sliding glass door.

Foyer and Hallway: three closet has mold on the base wall and ceiling.

Bathroom 1: The base wall to the right of the bathtub.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was noted at the entire exterior wall facing to below and above the window and around the porch door.



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Bathroom 2: Visible mold growth was noted on the rear cabinetry wall below the sinks and on the closet base wall that opposes the shower.

General Notes: Is light amounts of mold growth noted on the walls adjacent AHU AHU closet.

Unit #: 310

General Notes: totally remodeled; no moisture issues were noted

Unit #: 311 Great Room: Elevated moisture content protected on the big wall to the right of the sliding glass door.

Foyer and Hallway: foyer closet base and ceiling mold, dry.

the hallway wall adjacent to the lightswitch front entry door wet from floor to ceiling going from the corner over 2 ft.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected on the base wall adjacent to the right side of the sliding glass door and on the wall behind the bed the left wall from center back to the closet including the closet and at the closet and going up to the ceiling visible mold growth is noted on the left base wall.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected on the entire rear wall adjacent to the window and patio door. one of the windows was not sealed shut and was partially open.

is a visible moisture stain on the ceiling at the corner above the right side of the window.

Bathroom 2: Elevated moisture content is detected on the ceiling above the shower. Visible mold growth is noted on the closet wall that opposes the shower from floor to halfway up on the front side.

General Notes: Visible mold growth is noted on all the walls and ceiling of the air handler closet.



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Unit #: 312 Kitchen: Elevated moisture content is detected on the wall adjacent to the window going over to the corner from the floor up to the bottom of the cabinet and possibly behind the upper cabinets.

Great Room: Elevated moisture content is detected on the entire wall adjacent to the sliding glass door, the wall adjacent to the window on the side of the unit coming from the corner all the way to 6 feet beyond the window and on the interior wall coming from the exterior corner to just below the tale of dolphin which is approximately 9 feet from the corner. additionally, elevated moisture content is detected on the flooring adjacent to the sliding glass door coming in approximately halfway or 10 feet into the room.

Foyer and Hallway: There is visible mold growth noted on the base wall and ceiling of the foyer closet.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content detected on base wall to the right of the sliding glass door. and on the entire right wall.

visible mold growth noted on the left base wall from corner to corner.

visible moisture damage and elevated moisture content was noted at the base of the door jambs.

Bathroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected on the ceiling above the tub and on both walls left and right.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content contacted on the entire exterior wall, the left wall corner to corner and the flooring adjacent to the patio door.

Bathroom 2: Elevated moisture content is detected on the cabinetry below the master bathroom sinks and on the ceiling above the shower. Space visible mold growth is noted on the ceiling above the shower and the cabinetry below the sink and in the closet on the walls



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General Notes: Visible mold growth noted on the wall to the left of the air handler unit floor-to-ceiling and on the right base wall adjacent to the water heater.

Unit #: 401 Kitchen: Dry moisture damage is noted on the right cabinet wall below the sink.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at replace doorjamb to entry of the room, the wall below the rear window , between the window and the patio door and the wall above the door.

Bathroom 1: Visible moisture damage noted to the entry door jam on the left side. No elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter here.

Unit #: 402 General Notes: no issues


Unit #: 404 General Notes: No elevated moisture content.

Unit #: 405 Bedroom 1: Visible mold growth on the right baseboard.



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Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the entire rear wall adjacent to the window and door.

Unit #: 406 Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the entire rear wall adjacent to the window and door.

Unit #: 407 Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the entire rear wall adjacent to the window and door.

Unit #: 408 Kitchen: Visible mold growth was noted on the wall above the drop ceiling. No elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter here.

Foyer and Hallway: Elevated moisture content is texted on the ceiling and visible mold growth.

Unit #: 409 Kitchen: Moisture damage is noted on the cabinetry below the sink.

Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected on the base wall adjacent right side of the sliding glass door.

Foyer and Hallway: Elevated moisture content that is associated with some mold growth on the rear wall floor-to-ceiling in the closet.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at base wall to the right side of the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 2: I will be more content words protected at the base wall to the left of the patio door on



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the wall the right side of the patio door from floor to ceiling and the wall adjacent to the right side of the window.

Bathroom 2: Visible mold growth noted on the baseboard and base wall of bathroom closet shower .

Unit #: 410 Great Room: Content testing on the flooring adjacent to the wall with the mirror is very likely that the wall with the mirror is still wet.

elevated moisture content was detected on the walls adjacent to the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected on the baseball into the opposes the living room near wall , and base walls adjacent to the sliding glass door, and the wall above the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the entire rear wall adjacent to the window and door and D wall on the left side of the patio door.

Unit #: 411 Foyer and Hallway: Ceiling and ceiling in the hall closet at the left side.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected on the closet wall to the right adjacent to the closet door inside the closet and on base walls adjacent to the sliding door.

Bathroom 1: Is visible mold growth noted on all the walls above drop ceiling.


Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the right wall on the upper half coming in 4 feet from the window wall.



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Bathroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected on the base wall adjacent to the left side of the shower.

General Notes: Heavy visible mold growth is noted on all the walls adjacent to the AHU shoe closet.

Unit #: 412 Kitchen: Elevated moisture content is protected on the wall cabinet in the kitchen.

Great Room: Elevated moisture content detected on all of the living room walls floor to ceiling.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected on the right wall from the corner adjacent to the sliding glass door coming towards the entry door 5 feet and all the walls adjacent to the sliding glass door and all the left wall.

Additionally, elevated moisture content was detected on the base wall in the closet.

Bathroom 1: Elevated moisture content is detected above the right side of the vanity and on the base wall to the left of the cabinetry by the entry door.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content protected on the entire rear wall and the two adjacent walls coming in approximately 6 to 9 feet.

General Notes: Visible mold growth is noted on the walls air handler closet.

Unit #: 501 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the flooring adjacent to the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the wall adjacent to the right of the patio door, and the window.



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Bathroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected at the upper wall adjacent to the left side of the tub.

Unit #: 502 Foyer and Hallway: Visible mold growth noted on the right upper wall adjacent to closet.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the entire exterior wall adjacent to the window and the patio door.

Unit #: 503 Great Room: Elevated moisture content detected with a moisture meter at the wall adjacent to the left of the sliding glass door.

Unit #: 504 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the flooring, the base wall to the left of the sliding door and the wall above the center of the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the wood flooring adjacent to the sliding glass door and pull face walls adjacent to both sides of the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the flooring Jason to the patio door.

Unit #: 505 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the base walls adjacent to both sides of the sliding glass door.

Foyer and Hallway: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter and the blue wall and and floor-to-ceiling in the hallway and on the base wall adjacent to the right



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side of the bathroom door hallway to the corner. Visible termite brass noted at the base of the doorjamb

Bedroom 1:

Unit #: 506 Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at base wall to the right sliding glass door.

Bathroom 1: On the base wall to the right hand on the wall just above the vanity on the left.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the entire rear wall adjacent to the window and door and wall adjacent to the right of the rear wall coming in 2 ft. going from floor-to-ceiling.

Elevated moisture content and visible moisture damages noted that the flooring in front of the patio door.

Unit #: 507 Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at upper walls adjacent to the right side of the sliding glass door including the column.


Unit #: 508 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the base wall adjacent to the right side of the sliding glass door and the wall adjacent to the rear wall from the corner to this picture frame and from floor to ceiling.

Unit #: 509 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the base walls



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adjacent to both sides of the sliding glass door and on the right wall on the rear corner to the artwork on the wall approximately 5-6 ft. in.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the entire rear wall adjacent to land above the sliding glass door and the left wall from the corner of the rear wall coming back about 5 to 6 feet.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the walls adjacent the patio door , and wall to the right of the rear wall coming in approximately 3 feet from floor to ceiling.

Unit #: 510 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the base walls adjacent to both sides of the sliding glass door, the wall above the center of the sliding glass door and the right base wall coming in approximately 3 feet from the corner.

Foyer and Hallway: Visible moisture stains and mold growth is noted on the closet ceiling

Unit #: 511 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected at all walls. visible mold growth was noted on all walls.

Foyer and Hallway: Elevated moisture content was detected at all walls. visible mold growth was noted on all walls.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected at all walls. visible mold growth was noted on all walls including in the closet.

Bathroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected at all walls. visible mold growth was noted on all walls, including the walls above the drop ceiling.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected at all walls. visible mold growth was noted on all walls including in the closet.



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Bathroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected at all walls. visible mold growth was noted on all walls, including the walls above the drop ceiling.

Bedroom 3:

General Notes: The AC system AHU closet - Elevated moisture content was detected at all walls. visible mold growth was noted on all walls, including the walls.

Unit #: 512 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected at the walls adjacent to and above the sliding glass door and on the walls adjacent to the window.

Foyer and Hallway: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the wall adjacent to the guest bedroom entry door.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected at the wall adjacent to the sliding glass door, the left wall adjacent to the rear corner coming in approximately 2 ft. and the right wall adjacent to the rear corner coming in approximately 2 ft.

Bathroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected art the walls adjacent to the tub. visible mold growth was noted on the walls above the drop ceiling.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the rear wall adjacent to the door and the window, the side walls adjacent to the rear corners and three base wall behind the entry door to the bathroom entry.

Bathroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the wall adjacent to the right sink.

General Notes: The AC system AHU closet - Elevated moisture content was detected at all walls. visible mold growth was noted on all walls, including the walls.



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Unit #: 602 Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at need-based wall adjacent to the left side of the patio door.

Unit #: 603 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at base wall adjacent to the right side of the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the entire exterior wall adjacent to the window and the patio door.

Unit #: 604 Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the base wall adjacent to the right side of the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at base wall to the left of the patio door, wall adjacent to the right of the patio door from floor to ceiling and hello below the center of the window.

Unit #: 605 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the base walls adjacent to both sides of the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the base walls adjacent to both sides of the sliding glass door.



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Unit #: 606 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the base walls adjacent to the sliding glass door and the flooring adjacent to both sides of the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the base walls adjacent to both sides of the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at on the wall to the right patio door going all the way over to the corner.

Unit #: 607 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the bae walls adjacent to the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the base walls increasing to the sliding glass in the entire flooring

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the entire rear wall adjacent to the window and door and the entire flooring on the three quarters of the room back to the rear wall

Unit #: 608 Bathroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected at the ceiling above the shower.

Unit #: 609 Kitchen: Elevated moisture content was detected on the base wall on the left side of the pantry.



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Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at wall adjacent to and above the sliding glass door including the baseboards and both walls Jason to the rear wall coming into the center of the room on the right side and 4 feet on the left side at the base wall and then down at the hallway corner in about 3 feet.

Foyer and Hallway: Elevated moisture content is detected on the ceiling and visible mold growth.

Moisture content detected on rear hallway wall facing the light switch down to the floor.

Before your wall that opposes the air handler closet floor going up 3 feet.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected at all of the base walls and we offer right wall ceiling end to end. Visible mold growth is associated with the elevated moisture content.

Bedroom 2: Elevated moisture content is connected on the base wall adjacent to the right side of the bathroom entry door base wall of the left wall and and end of the glass wall to feed over floor-to-ceiling, entire rear wall and in the right wall from rear corner and 4 feet bottom half.

Bathroom 2: Moisture content detected at the base wall adjacent to the left shower also moisture stains noted on ceiling above the left side shower.

General Notes: Elevated moisture content was detected at the right AHU closet base wall.

Unit #: 610 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at base walls and Jason sliding glass door and the ceiling adjacent to the pantry.

Foyer and Hallway: Elevated moisture content is detected at the wall adjacent to the front entry door.

Bedroom 1: Base walls adjacent to the sliding glass door.

Bedroom 2: The rear wall adjacent to window and patio door, end to end.



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Bathroom 2: Elevated moisture content was detected on the base wall adjacent to the left side of the shower.

Unit #: 612


Bathroom 2: Moisture content testing on the middle wall that opposes the air handler closet.

Unit #: 701 Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at three base return walls adjacent to both sides of the sliding glass doors.

Bedroom 1: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the wall below the window going down 2 ft.

Bedroom 2: (master) Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the bae wall to the right of the right sliding glass doors.

Bedroom 3: Elevated moisture content was detected on the wall adjacent to the window.

Unit #: 702 Bedroom 1: Master Bedroom elevated moisture content is detected on the rear wall end and the left exterior wall and in adjacent to the windows and the wall where the entry door to the room is end and including the adjacent ceilings coming in approximately 5 feet from the edge of each wall to rear wall that the bed is on is dry.

Bathroom 1: master bath the wall above the window and on soffit face wall to the right of the window on the face approximately 3 ft. on. On the corner ceiling above the bidet.

Bedroom 2: Elevator boisterous, on the walls adjacent sliding glass door halfway up, on the rear closet wall hallway upand on the foyer walls adjacent to the entry door



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Bedroom 3: Elevated your content was detected on the base wall adjacent to the left side of the entry door. There is visible moisture damage on the ceiling adjacent to the fan however, no elevated moisture content was detected at this time.

General Notes: The Master Bedroom AHU Closet - Elevated moisture content detected on the base wall left of the AHU corner, halfway up the wall.

The Laundry Room - Visible moisture damage with elevated moisture content was detected in the cabinetry below the sink.

Unit #: 702 Bottom Floor Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the flooring.

Elevated moisture content was detected on the face of the column in the center of the room.

Bathroom 1: There is visible growth noted on the ceiling above the left side of the toilet.

General Notes: the wall on the pass-through of the stairway has elevated moisture content with a moisture meter.

Elevated moisture content was detected on the base wall adjacent to the left side of the air handler closet halfway up from the floor.

Unit #: 702 Top Floor Kitchen: Elevated moisture content was detected at the base walls adjacent to the sliding glass doors including the center column and on the cabinetry toe kick plates.

Great Room: Elevated moisture content was detected with a moisture meter at the bae wall end to end on the wall adjacent to the right of the sliding glass door, the wall below the left wall window, the base wall below the right side of the desk leg opening, on the bae wall adjacent to the front patio door and on the base wall behind the tv cabinet end to end.



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Visible moisture damage is noted on the base wall of the left leg opening of the desk.

5 Conclusions and Recommendations Based on the findings associated with this project, CIEC provides the following conclusions:

As a result of the identified water intrusion event, water-impacted building materials were present within the assessed areas of the facility.

Based on the conclusions associated with this project, CIEC recommended that these materials be removed.

Any materials that are removed and associated mold growth is present, then the following remmediation recommendations shall apply:

The following references are the basis for the remediation recommendations herein. The New York City Department of Health Guidelines on Assessment and Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments; The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certificate (IICRC) S500 and S520; The E.P.A. Guidelines for Mold; The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA); any other applicable state, or local regulations. Whenever there is a conflict or overlap among or between the above references, the most stringent provisions shall apply.

Isolate all HVAC components throughout the affected area prior to any repair or remediation activities. All HVAC equipment in or passing through any containment area shall be shut down, and preventative measures are taken to prevent accidental start-ups. All intake and exhaust openings shall be sealed with at least one (1) layer of 6-mil polyethylene sheeting. The seals shall be installed in such a manner as to guarantee that the seals shall remain in place for the duration of the project.

Full containment* with an air lock chamber, of the areas surrounding the remediated area, including negative pressurization of the work area with HEPA filtered air scrubbers is required for the following areas:

Movable Objects – All movable objects (furniture, pictures, accessories, and free-standing shelving) shall be cleaned and removed from the containment area(s) as specified in the scope of work.

Upon adequate containment isolation, begin removal of the affected drywall/wallboard/plaster, wood framing, baseboards, etc. going two feet beyond any visible mold and/or moisture damage.

• In the event additional areas of contamination are identified, contact the assessor immediately for re-assessment (Terry Dunn 786-333-7767).



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• Additionally, any exposed attic insulation and aluminum/wood studs that are affected should be removed.

• Conduct a visual inspection of any wood framing materials present and if they are affected removal should occur.

Any affected materials not removed, due to structural concerns or materials adjacent to removed affected materials, shall be sanded, scrubbed, and micro-cleaned with a detergent solution. Any mold substances that cannot be removed shall be encapsulated.

Place ample dehumidification equipment within the containment areas and clean storage areas to maintain relative humidity at 50% (+/-5%) during the remediation process. Dehumidification should allow for <14% moisture in all construction materials.

Air scrubbing is required in the containment areas noted above, along with HEPA vacuum and damp wipe all the surfaces, furniture and contents and micro-cleaning with antimicrobial agents. Distribute and isolate all air filtration devices throughout the affected areas. Ensure during the project that no old, contaminated or incorrectly installed filters are used to minimize post remediation testing failures or potentially cross-contaminating other areas of the residence.

Cleaning of the HVAC system AHU evaporator coils, blower compartment, fan, housing, supply plenum, ducting, and vents are recommended.

Micro-cleaning of all areas where remediation occurs is recommended.

All remediation should be performed by a Florida Licensed Mold Remediator.

A licensed HVAC contractor should address the air handler unit, the A/C ducting, and the plenums. Following the guidelines of the “National Air Duct Cleaners Association” – ACR, 2006 addition “Assessment, Cleaning & Restoration of HVAC Systems” or the latest guidelines established by “The American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air-Conditioning Engineers.”

Continued monitoring of areas for moisture issues is recommended.

Prior to any restoration activities, the remediated sections of the residence should be sampled (additional fees apply) to assure post-remediation clearance criteria have been achieved. Clearance sampling should be undertaken prior to any application of sealants or encapsulating medium to the remediated surfaces.

Post-remediation clearance criteria shall be successful at a level of less than 1,000 aggregate fungal spores/cm2 for direct surface samples and at a level of less than 1,000 aggregate fungal spores per cubic meter of air collected in a 75-liter aerosol spore trap.

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The containment must be built using polyethylene sheeting of 6-mil thickness that is clear or opaque and moisture resistant duct tape and spray on glue capable of continuously sealing polyethylene through project’s remediation duration.

The designated onsite clean storage area must be outside.

PVC or wood supporting frames shall be utilized to ensure that the containments remain intact during the entire remediation and post-remediation procedures.

Polyethylene bags of 6-mil thickness such as those used for asbestos-containing waste.

A wet-vac vacuum cleaner and HEPA-filtered vacuum cleaner. All areas should be cleaned and sanitized and new filters installed prior to beginning the project. All filters shall be disposed of as contaminated waste material at the end of this project.

Remove all contents from the affected areas that will be contained. All applicable contents must be HEPA vacuumed and damp wiped with a mild detergent solution prior to removal. In the event, some contents cannot be removed e.g. large furnishings ensure they have been cleaned properly and are sealed with polyethylene sheeting of 6-mil thickness. Electronic equipment should be HEPA vacuumed only.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are to be used on all electrical equipment within the containment.

Air Filtration devices with HEPA filtration and in a sufficient number to provide a negative pressure between the containment and outside areas shall be operated continuously from the time containment is established through the time all demolition is completed.

Once all the affected materials have been removed, HEPA vacuum to remove remaining dust and debris from the containment. Additionally, wipe down the interior of the containment to remove any particulate matter that may statically bind to the walls of the containment.

6 Limitations This is a visual inspection and is limited to readily accessible areas and visible surfaces only. There were no destructive openings or removal of materials to access hidden areas, such as wall and ceiling cavities, behind cabinetry and areas below any floor coverings. There is a possibility that additional hidden moisture damage and/or associated mold growth may be present



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