MOLD IN BUILDINGS:  ASSESSMENT, PREVENTION AND RESOLUTION

A training program for professionals

WHAT

Training for professionals who work with single family and multi-family housing, schools, and buildings and are concerned about mold-related issues (contractors, inspectors, appraisers, realtors, maintenance personnel, building managers, HVAC, home owners and building occupants).

Why do we care? – Health effects of mold

• Allergy and asthma responses to exposure to damp and moldy environments.
• What is known and not known about the health effects and risks of mold exposure.
• Moisture and mold in homes and other buildings

Moisture and mold in homes and buildings

• What mold is, why and where it grows, how to inspect for mold growth conditions, what can be done practically, economically to remedy or prevent mold and moisture problems.
• Litigation risks, issues.

Moisture resistant construction practices

• Keeping water out of building envelope, vented rain screen wall, flashing details, window/door sealing, water-managed foundations, drainage, spot-vs.-whole house ventilation, ASHRAE standards.

Educational Objectives

Participants will learn:

• What is known and not known about the health effects and risks of mold exposure.
• To identify and correct conditions promoting mold growth in buildings.
• To apply practical approaches to building inspection, assessment and mold remediation.
• About litigation risks and issues
• To use moisture resistant construction and remodeling practices to reduce the likelihood of mold in buildings.

Continuing Education Credits

Certificate of Attendance for 3-hours of Continuing Education will be provided. Check with your professional association for acceptance.

WHO

Harriet Ammann, PhD. Washington Dept. of Health, Senior Toxicologist, 12 years, Institute of Medicine, National Academies of Science Committee on Damp Indoor Spaces and Health

George Tsongas, PhD., PE. Private consulting Engineer and Professor Emeritus of Mechanical Engineering Portland State University

Mike O'Brien, Green Building Specialist in Portland's G-Rated green building program.

WHEN

Wednesday, January 24, 2007          8:30 am – 12:30 pm

WHERE

Portland Community College,
Rock Creek Campus Event Center, Building 9
17705 NW Springville Rd., Portland

Sunset Hwy to 185th, travel north to Springville Road. Park in “Event Parking” lot. No parking permit needed for this event.
Detailed Driving instructions and maps.

COST

The registration fee is $30.00

This includes Certificate of Attendance for 3 hours of Continuing Education

Please register by Jan. 17, 2007  

Walk-ins accepted on a space available basis.

How to Pre-register

To pre-register, fill in your information and bring or send this information with your payment.

To pay by credit card, call: OSU Conference Services 1-800-678-6311,
or Register Online.

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Registration for:  Mold in Buildings, January 24      8:30 am – 12:30 pm 
Portland Community College, Rock Creek Campus Event Center

Name:  __________________________________

Phone:   _________________________________

Address:  ________________________________

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Make checks to: OSU Extension Service for $30.00.  Payment enclosed: _________

Mail or deliver to:

Oregon State University Extension Service
Washington County
18640 NW Walker Road #1400
Beaverton, OR 97006

Or Register Online.

For more information, contact OSU Extension Service 503-725-2101

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