This course is designed for anyone involved with, working around or having the potential to be exposed to mould and moisture damaged materials.

Who should participate? The course is designed for, but not limited to, the following personnel: building owners, operators, architects, engineers, designers, abatement contractors, maintenance staff, trade workers (plumbers, HVAC, electrical), health and safety representatives, consultants, estimators and specification writers.

Course Time: Please note the course is scheduled from 8am to approximately 12pm, with planned break(s) throughout the session. 

Course Outline:

Seminar Introduction

Goals of Building Design – Main Causes of Damage of moisture on structures Sources of Moisture in Buildings

• above grade exterior moisture entering the building
• below grade ground moisture entering the building
• leaking plumbing pipes and mechanical equipment
• interior moisture from household use and climate control systems
• water used in maintenance and construction materials Three Types of Water in Buildings
  • category 1 – ‘clean water’
  • category 2 – ‘gray water’
  • category 3 – ‘black water’ Personnel Protective Equipment / OH&S

Moisture Assessment & Moisture Meters Guidelines: Response to Water Damage