MODULE 5: SYSTEMS & SCALING

Mold SOPs

Lesson 5.1 - The Billing Blueprint: Mold Edition

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Why Mold Needs Different SOPs

Higher compliance requirements - following third-party protocol
Third-party verification - IEP decides if you pass
More extensive documentation - air logs, containment photos
Higher financial stakes - failed clearance costs real money

Your water SOPs don't cover what mold work requires.

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4 Key Mold SOPs

1. Containment Setup

Materials checklist
Step-by-step construction
Inspection checklist

2. Air Quality

Equipment placement
Daily verification
Filter schedule

3. Clearance Prep

Pre-clearance inspection
Scheduling IEP
Site preparation

4. Documentation

Protocol compliance
Photo requirements
Daily logs

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Containment Setup SOP

Materials checklist before leaving: 6-mil poly, tape, framing, decon materials, NAM, ducting, signs
Step-by-step sequence: Survey → Seal HVAC → Frame → Install poly → Floor protection → Decon chamber → NAM → Verify
Inspection checklist signed before work begins
Photo documentation at each stage

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Air Quality Monitoring SOP

Equipment placement per protocol + best practices
Daily verification checklist: Equipment on, running, positioned correctly, filter condition
Filter inspection schedule - what to look for, when to change
Filter change documentation - date, which equipment, photo old/new
Equipment log maintained daily

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Clearance Preparation SOP

Goal: Pass on first attempt

Pre-clearance inspection checklist:
All surfaces clean? Visual residue?
HEPA vacuuming complete per protocol?
Antimicrobial applied?
Containment still intact?
Equipment still running?

Only call for clearance when checklist is complete and passes inspection.

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Documentation SOP

Protocol compliance checklist - every requirement checked off
Photo requirements by phase: Before, containment, during, after
Daily log requirements - equipment, work completed, issues
Clearance documentation filing
Submission package assembly - step by step

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Making SOPs Work

Put in writing - documented procedures to reference
Train everyone - walk through each SOP, explain why
Create field checklists - one page of checkboxes
Accountability - check that SOPs are followed
Regular review and updates - evolve based on experience

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The Payoff

Good SOPs mean:

Consistent work
First-pass clearances
Complete documentation
Full billing

That's the foundation for scaling mold work profitably.

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Key Takeaways

Mold work needs SOPs beyond water mitigation
4 key SOPs: Containment, Air Quality, Clearance Prep, Documentation
Put in writing, train team, use field checklists
Hold people accountable, update based on experience

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Coming Up Next

Lesson 5.2: Training Techs

Certification requirements
Protocol compliance training
Documentation training
Safety training

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End of Lesson 5.1

Mold SOPs

Action Item: Pick one mold SOP that's weakest. Write it out this week.

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