Water Intrusion and Mold Remediation Plan - Program - Water Intrusion Response Procedures and Guidelines

Sep 30, 2026

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Program specification for UCR water intrusion response, defining procedures and guidelines for water damage and mold restoration to minimize bacterial and fungal growth after a water infiltration event. Covers applicability to any campus water intrusion situation and the potential impact on building materials, documents, equipment, and other University property. Aligns safety and restoration practices with IICRC S500-S520 standards and reference guides for professional water damage restoration and mold remediation.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryHealthcare

FormatPDF

Pages32

Reading Time1 h 21 min

AccessFree to download

Program Description

Scope

Definitions

Responsibilities

Program Components

Reporting Requirements

Training Requirements and Competency Assessment

Information and External References

Appendices

Water Intrusion and Mold Remediation Plan Initiator: Adam Lucas Revised by: Adam Lucas Revision Date: 1/25/21 Table of Contents 1. Program Description 2. Scope 3. Definitions 4. Responsibilities 5. Program Components 6. Reporting Requirements 7. Training Requirements and Competency Assessment 8. Information and External References 9. Appendices 1. Program Description The purpose of this program is to specify UCR water intrusion response procedures and guidelines for water damage and mold restoration in order to minimize bacterial and fungal growth after a water infiltration event occurs. 2. Scope This document applies to all situations where a water intrusion event has occurred. The event may impact various building materials such as, but not limited to, flooring materials, framing network, wallboard, insulation, and ceiling components. The event may also impact documents, office and research equipment and other pieces of University property. These procedures and guidelines in this plan have been established not only to ensure Faculty, Staff, and Student safety on campus but also to promote the preservation, replacement and/or repair of University property according to standards and recommendations contained in the Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification ( IICRC) S500-S520 Standards and Reference Guides for Professional Water Damage Restoration and Mold Remediation. 3. Definitions Abatement Project Notification Form: Electronic form located on the UCREH&S website that is to be completed and submitted to EH&S prior to performing any mold abatement or hazardous materials work activity on the UCR campus or UCR satellite locations. This form can be found at the following link: [https://ehs.ucr.edu/safety](https://ehs.ucr.edu/safety) Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) -The use of ATP as an indicator of cleanliness is a widely recognized practice. When ATP (the energy molecule found in all living cells) is present on a surface, organic residue, in the form of food or other cellular material, must be present. The presence of these organic residues creates a breeding ground for microbes. ATP Luminometer-To measure the ATP involves a sample being taken using a surface swab or water sampling device. The test is activated, leading to a bioluminescence (emitting light) reaction taking place. The light produced by the test is measured in the luminometer and converted into Relative Light Units (RLU) for easy interpretation. The greater the RLU the ATP present therefore potential contamination risk. By setting Pass, Caution and Fail limits for each critical control point, the user can then immediately determine if the point tested is clean or further re-cleaning is needed. Bacteria-Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms that are ubiquitous in the environment. Under optimal conditions (i.e. temperature, moisture, available nutrients), bacteria can grow and divide extremely rapidly, and bacterial populations can double as quickly as every 9.8 minutes. The vast majority of bacteria are harmless due to the protective effects of our immune systems; however, a few pathogenic species of bacteria have commonly been found in buildings contaminated by Category 3 (sewage) water intrusions. These bacteria include species of coliforms, streptococci, clostridia, lactobacilli, micrococci, Proteus, and Pseudomonas, and are the causative agents of diseases such as: gastroenteritis, typhoid, cholera and food borne illness. Biocides-Biocides are substances that can destroy living organisms. Oneof the best biocides to kill mold and bacteria is Sodium Hypochlorite (bleach) . Quaternary Ammonium Chloride is another widely used biocide to control microorganism amplification. If biocides are used, always ventilate the area and exhaust the air to the outdoors. Never mix bleach with other cleaning solutions or with detergents that contain ammonia because hazardous gases could be produced. Always en

FAQs

What is the purpose of the UCR Water Intrusion and Mold Remediation program?

To specify UCR water intrusion response procedures and guidelines for water damage and mold restoration, minimizing bacterial and fungal growth after a water infiltration event.

When does this document apply?

It applies to all situations where a water intrusion event has occurred, including impacts to flooring, framing, wallboard, insulation, ceiling components, and certain University property.

Which standards does the program align with?

It promotes Faculty, Staff, and Student safety and preservation, replacement, and/or repair of University property according to IICRC S500-S520 Standards and Reference Guides.

Sep 30, 2026

Uploaded by Aditya