Re: Mould and Public Health Standards in Vancouver

[Guest guest]

Can mold not also be caused by bacteria in air vents, I suspect my

sickness is related to septic gas and mold related to that septic

problem causing a " sick building " . There is a ammonia smell and

sometimes a smokey smell. I cannot get copies of any air quality test

reports from my employer. (we are on the other coast of canada, so who

do we call for help?)

[Guest guest]

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You try emailing

Cutz, CIH

Toronto, Ontario

Email: andrewcutz@...

> Can mold not also be caused by bacteria in air vents, I suspect my

> sickness is related to septic gas and mold related to that septic

> problem causing a " sick building " . There is a ammonia smell and

> sometimes a smokey smell. I cannot get copies of any air quality

test

> reports from my employer. (we are on the other coast of canada, so

who

> do we call for help?)

[Guest guest]

Just sent him an email, Thanks tigerpaw2c, Let's hope he can help and

give advice!

[Guest guest]

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All you say is true. But don't forget that killing mold isn't enough.

It must still be removed whether dead or alive - in a manner that

doesn't expose workers and occupants and without spreading it

throughout the rest of the building. I agree with your emphasis on

stopping the water vapour (and liquid). Another distinction I think

important is that while mold IS everywhere, extensive mold growth

isn't. Some spores and fragments are to be expected indoors, but not

mold gardens and mold jungles.

Carl Grimes

Healthy Habitats LLC

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> Mould is due to a vapour problem - if you fix the vapour problem, you

> kill the mould. It does NOT have to be treated; it has to be killed

> and fixing the vapour problem is how you do it. There is mould

> everywhere in the lower mainland due to our climate; it is never

> completely removed. However, when you see it, you know you have a

> vapour problem and you know you have to fix it.

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> Thank you,

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> Blatherwick, CM, CD, MD, FRCP©

> Chief Medical Health Officer

> Vancouver Coastal Health Authority

> #800 - 601 West Broadway

> Vancouver, British Columbia, V5Z 4C2

> Phone: (604) 714 - 5608

> Fax: (604) 736 - 8651

> E-Mail: john.blatherwick@...

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