Applied Microbial Remediation Technician case studies
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The Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT) is an IICRC certification aimed at people who deal with mold and sewage contamination in buildings - property managers, restoration contractors, indoor environmental quality (IEQ) investigators, and related trades. According to the IICRC, the certification "covers mold and sewage remediation techniques" and its emphasis is placed squarely on those two remediation disciplines, so expect the material to be practical and jobsite-oriented rather than a general cleaning survey. The Applied Microbial Remediation Technician case studies are 5 cases and about 2,789 words.
1Portable Classroom Mold and a Shared Rooftop Unit
A 1970s portable classroom at an elementary school has a roof-drain leak that was repaired two weeks ago. The teacher reports a musty odor and dark staining below the window and on the ceiling tiles in the adjacent storage alcove.
613 words, about 3 min2Sewer Backup in an Operating Dental Office
An overnight municipal sewer backup discharged about 1 inch of raw sewage through a floor drain into a 1,200-square-foot dental office. Standing water covers three treatment rooms, the sterilization alcove, and the hallway; the reception area is dry.
601 words, about 3 min3Hidden Mold Behind Vinyl Wallpaper in an Occupied Apartment
An apartment tenant with asthma complains of worsening symptoms and a musty odor in the bedroom. Along the exterior wall, dark staining follows the baseboard for about 6 linear feet, and the wall is covered with vinyl-coated wallpaper installed in the 1980s.
538 words, about 3 min4Cafeteria Ceiling Plenum Used as a Return-Air Path
An 8,000-square-foot employee cafeteria in a 1980s office building has mold growth on about 120 suspended ceiling tiles above the serving line and dishwashing area. The cause is condensation on uninsulated chilled-water piping and a poorly sealed duct boot in the ceiling plenum, which is also used as a return-air plenum.
512 words, about 3 min5Sewage-Flooded Basement with a Child Returning in Four Days
A 700-square-foot finished basement flooded with about 2 inches of sewage backup after a storm overwhelmed the municipal system; the sump pump failed. The water sat for about 30 hours before the homeowner called.
525 words, about 3 min