Define the question before ordering a test
For mold, EPA says no federal limits have been set for mold or mold spores. CDC/NIOSH does not recommend routine air sampling as a general building evaluation. A test result needs a purpose and interpretation; it is not a universal guarantee of a safe building.
Request a scope-specific completion record
- What source problem and affected materials were addressed?
- Which locations were checked, by what method, and against what criteria?
- Are any areas, systems, or required approvals still outstanding?
Release only the work that is ready
Have the responsible specialist and reconstruction team identify which areas can proceed. If regulated abatement or a specified remediation protocol is involved, confirm the applicable post-work assessment and documentation. Do not cover an unresolved condition merely because equipment has been removed.