Post-remediation verification
Mold clearance testing in Texas.
After mold remediation, the next step is to check the work against the written plan. Post-remediation verification, often called PRV or clearance testing, documents whether the project meets its clearance criteria.
Plan for clearance before cleanup.
The remediation protocol sets the work to be done and the criteria for passing. Arrange the clearance assessment before remediation begins so the consultant and contractor can coordinate access, containment and the inspection stage.
What the assessment covers.
For a regulated Texas project, a licensed mold assessment consultant checks the work through visual, procedural and analytical methods. This includes the condition of the work area, compliance with the protocol and work plan, relevant moisture conditions and the testing specified in the protocol.
What you receive.
When the project meets its criteria, the consultant provides a passed clearance report. If it does not, the findings identify what needs further attention before clearance can be achieved. A CMDR is a separate document with its own requirements.
Before the visit.
- Have the protocol and the contractor's work plan available.
- Share records of the moisture repair and remediation.
- Confirm timing with the consultant before containment is removed or affected areas are rebuilt.
FAQ
Questions we're often asked.
Is clearance just an air test?
No. Texas clearance includes visual, procedural and analytical evaluation against the protocol. Air or surface samples answer specific project questions; a laboratory result alone does not establish that the project has passed.
Does passing mean the property will never have mold again?
Clearance documents the assessed work and conditions at that time. Keeping the property dry and correcting moisture problems remain essential.
What if the cleanup is already finished without a protocol?
Tell us what was done and share the available records. TDLR explains that a consultant cannot declare formal clearance for a project without an advance remediation protocol. A separate inspection may still be appropriate, but the available documentation depends on the facts.
Start a conversation
Plan your clearance assessment.
Tell us about the protocol, the contractor and the project timeline.