9582 MADISON BLVD, SuITe9 «Pune: 256.461.0279 P.0.B0x 1116. Fax: 2564619279 Mavison, AL 35758 (EMAIL: TERRELLTSIGTERRELLTSI.COM September 10, 2018 ‘Cullman City Schools Attn: Dr. Susan Patterson C/O: Ms. Betty Cobb beobb @cullmancats.net RE: Executive Summary of the Limited Indoor Environmental (Fungal) Assessments Conducted at the West Elementary School Located at 303 Rosemont Avenue SE, Cullman, Alabama Ms. Patterson, ‘On May 16, 2018 and August 13, 2018, representatives of Terrell Technical Services, Inc. (TTSI) conducted Limited Indoor Environmental (Fungal) Assessments of the West Elementary School due to concems of fungal contamination resulting from roof leaks associated with recent hail damage to the building. The assessments were conducted in accordance with applicable and appropriate standard practices and guidelines put forth in “Recognition, Evaluation, and Control of Indoor Mold” by the American Industrial Hygiene Association and ASTM Standard D7338-14 Standard Guide for the Assessment of Fungal Growth in Buildings to evaluate the extent of fungal contamination within the structure and to provide remediation recommendations if necessary. ‘The May assessment included the central hallway, rooms 13, 18, and 19 of the west wing. The August assessment involved the northeast hallway, west hallway, conference room, rooms 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 14, 15, 17, and 25. The assessments included thorough visual inspections of the subject areas as well as the collection of air and/or surface wipe samples for fungal contamination. Conclusions of the visual inspection, appropriate moisture surveys, and fungal sampling revealed no evidence of substantial fungal contamination within the structure. Obvious water intrusion issues were noted where roof leaks have impacted the structure. Water damaged and water stained ceiling tiles were noted in several areas. It should also be noted that the facility has a double ceiling, so additional water damage / water staining issues are also impacting the upper concealed spline ceiling. However, no significant visible fungal growth was noted on surfaces within the inspected areas of the buildings. Copyilg #0 Al ihts reserved; copyright protected; Tereli Techical Services, Inc. 2018, 1A few samples from each assessment event did recover fungal spore concentrations considered to be above background levels. This included the ‘surface wipe sample collected from the HVAC unit servicing room 13 and the air samples collected from the northeast hallway, west hallway, classroom 7, and classroom 9. These samples recovered slightly elevated concentrations. of, Aspergillus/Penicilium group organisms when compared to typical background levels and/or the outdoor air samples. It was also noted that the air sample collected from classroom 7 recovered a trace concentration (1 fungal spore) of Stachybotrys. No Stachybotrys was recovered from the outdoor air and Stachybotrys is not typically recovered from indoor air samples. Reportedly, the HVAC systems servicing the facility are due for cleaning of the coils. The recovery of elevated fungal spore concentrations from the HVAC cooling coil surface wipe sample confirms the presence of significant particulate accumulation and some fungal growth activity. This is determined to be a minor maintenance issue and is not likely associated with the roof leak issues. However, given the extent of particulate accumulation, it was recommended that the HVAC units as well as ductwork be professionally cleaned. Given the slightly elevated concentrations of Aspergillus/Penicilium group organisms from classrooms 7 & 9 and the hallway areas, it was recommended that remediaton efforts in these areas be conducted by a professional remediation contractor. Although no significant visible fungal growth was noted ‘on surfaces within the subject rooms, it was determined that fungal growth may be present on portions of the impacted ceiling materials in these areas. Due to similar conditions in the conference room, it was determined that professional remediation was also warranted in this area Although the air sample collected from room 7 did recover Stachybotrys, the concentration is considered minimal and does not indicate an additional concern of significant contamination. It is possible that limited Stachybotrys growth is impacting a portion of significantly wetted cellulose ceiling tile. Additional areas of water staining were noted within the facility and it is generally recommended that water stained ceiling tiles be removed and replaced. It is also recommended that any water stained wall surfaces be cleaned. However, it is recommended that remediation efforts in the conference room, classroom 7, and classroom 9 be performed utilizing negative pressure containments and an experienced mold remediation contractor. Remediation efforts were determined to primarily include removal of ceiling materials and any exposed ceiling cavity insulation impacted by direct water intrusion and potential fungal contamination. It was also recommended that the HVAC systems servicing these areas be professionally cleaned. Copyright All rights reserve: copyright protected; Torrol Technical Services, inc. 2018 2Upon completion of remediation efforts within these areas, it was recommended ‘that a post remediation assessment be conducted within the conference room, classroom 7, and classroom 9 to evaluate the effectiveness of the remediation efforts. The complete fungal assessment referenced in this summary are identified as TTS! project numbers 2018-0451 and 2018-0746. Hf you have any questions concerning this information, please feel free to contact me at (256) 461-9278. Sincerely, af, = Neil Matson, CIH, CIEC, CHMM, REM, REPA Vice President of Operations Certified Industrial Hygienist #11266 Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant #1202015 Certified Hazardous Materials Manager #16192 Registered Environmental Manager #12554 Registered Environmental Property Assessor #512867636 Gh ibe =) i ‘Copyright© Al its reserved: copyright protected: Terell Technical Services. in. 2018 3