A Plus Cleaning & Restoration Testing and

Inspection Services Inc.

421 Odell Ave.

Childersburg, Alabama 35044

205-292-2800

MOLD/ WATER
REPORT

Prepared For:

Autauga County Courthouse and Sheriff’s building

Sheriff Mark B. Harrell
134 N Court Street
Prattville, Alabama

Prepared By: Kevin Ricke

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STAFF AND QUALIFICATIONS
Kevin Ricke
Co-Owner Nick Ricke
Cell: (205) 292-2800 Business Development

Vicki Ricke
Co-Owner Doke Massa
Cell: (205) 246-7789 Project Manager

INSURANCE
General Aggregate: $1,000,000 IICRC - Master Water Damage Restoration
CERTIFICATIONS
Products: $1,000,000 IICRC - Applied Microbial Remediation
Personal: $1,000,000 IICRC - Applied Structural Drying
Each Occurrence: $1,000,000 IICRC - Master Fire Damage Restoration
Pollution: $1,000,000 IICRC - Master Textile Cleaner
IICRC - Odor Control
Workers Comp: $2,000,000 IICRC - Commercial Carpet Maintenance
IICRC - Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning
ESTIMATING SOFTWARE IICRC - Carpet Cleaning
Xactimate IICRC - Carpet repair & Reinstallation
IICRC – OSHA Health & Safety
COMBINED YEARS EXPERIENCE ESPM - Certified Asbestos Supervisor
43 PITI - Certified Infrared Moisture Surveyor
PMI - Certified Commercial Mold Inspector
NATIONAL AFFILIATES ON CALL PMI - Certified Residential Mold Inspector
531 ESPM - Certified Asbestos Worker

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS PAGE #

Cover Page 1
Business Resume 2
Table of Contents and letter from Vicki and Kevin 3
Kevin’s resume 4
Recommendations
Findings and recommendations 5
Lab report 9
Pictures 19

7 A Note from Kevin & Vicki

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Here at A PLUS we value your trust to take care of your property. We strive to make sure
every customer has the best experience possible when it comes to getting the proper and
necessary remediation for mold and hazardous materials. Our goal is that each customer is
completely satisfied during and after the remediation process.
Vicki and I truly appreciate the opportunity you have given us. A PLUS prides itself in proper
and frequent communication. If at any time anyone on our team is not treating your property
with respect or the project manager is not communicating with you, feel free to contact me
directly. My cell phone number is (205) 292-2800.
This packet will cover our findings, test results, and recommendations for remediation.
Please take time to read over it and feel free to contact us with any questions or to have one
of our project managers walk you through the process.
Again, we thank you for your trust and the opportunity to serve you during this time of need.
Contrary to some in our industry we do not work for your insurance company, but rather we
work for you. We will be glad to provide your insurance adjuster with any information and
estimates so long as you provide permission for us to do so. Our main goal is that you are
100% satisfied; If you have any questions or concerns, please call us at 205-292-2800 or via
email at Kevin@usdryout.com
Success thru Service,

Kevin, and Vicki Ricke

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Kevin Ricke Resume

Education References
Dates: 1968-1972

Graduate of Addison Trail High School Insurance Center Tuscaloosa AL.

Agent: Kevin Myrick
Work Experience 205-752-0486
Dates: 1972-1975 Alabama Department of Transportation
Company: U.S. Navy Birmingham, AL.
Job Title: Gunners Mate Bobby Davidson
Job Description: Active duty aboard Naval Ship 205-328-5820
patrolling the waters of the Tonkin Gulf & Rural Health Medical Program Selma, AL.
Danang Harbor. William Scott 334-320-5438
Ridgeview Church Talladega, AL.
Dates: 1975- Current David Williams 205-365-1880
Company: National Dry Out
Job Title: C.E.O. Certifications
I.I.C.R.C. Certifications
Job Description: Master Water Damage Restoration
Master Textile Cleaner
Inspection and testing of residential and Master Fire Damage Restoration
commercial properties, Sales Director, Project Applied Structural Drying
Manager & Co-Owner responsible for inspections, Applied Microbial Remediation
sales and marketing as well as overseeing all areas Odor Control
of business from planning, goal setting, research & Carpet Cleaning
development, continuing education, and training. Commercial Carpet Maintenance
Color Repair
Projects completed: Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning
Rug Cleaning
Has performed over 8737 Water, Mold, Asbestos Carpet repair & Reinstallation
and Fire restoration projects in addition to 952 Health & Safety
inspections in the past 17 years. Projects have been
all across the country ranging in price from a few Other Certifications
hundred to over a million dollars. Thermal imaging
Professional Mold Inspection Institute
Computer Skills Certified Commercial Mold Inspector
QuickBooks Certified Residential Mold Inspector
Microsoft Excel Certified Asbestos Supervisor
Microsoft Publisher Certified Asbestos Worker
Microsoft Word
Xactimate
RS Means

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Findings:

I was contacted by Sheriff Mark Harrell from Autauga County to test

and inspect the Courthouse for mold and water issues. Mr. Harrell
had informed me that they were concerned about mold growth in the
building and in the HVAC systems. On June 10th, 2024 I met with the
Sheriff and he showed me a few areas of concern.

Air quality samples we’re taking the two areas in the building and one
for outside to use as a baseline. The lab report showing that the mold
spore count in the building at this time of my inspection was at an
acceptable levels.

There are still a few other issues that need to be resolved. There was
mold growth found in a few other areas. The first being just outside
court room one. There have been some past leaks around the large
window that has caused some pretty extensive damage and around
the window as well as to the floor. There were a few spots of mold in
different locations of the building. But one of my biggest concerns
was the HVAC system and the vents supplying air to courtroom 1. It
is my understanding that Servpro gave a quote to clean one of the
HVAC systems or just the air supply registers. Either way the service
should not have been done and for very obvious reasons. When
cleaning an HVAC system you must clean the entire system and all
other systems in the building to ensure that you don’t cross
contaminate areas that have not been affected. It was explained to
me that the air supply vents in courtroom 1 were cleaned. If you view
the attached pictures you can clearly see these vents were not
properly cleaned as there is still mold dust and debris on all the vents
in the quart room. Two different things coming into play here. First, if
Servpro is NADCA certified then they should have known that you
can’t clean the system or systems unless all systems area cleaned
and meet the Alabama standards for proper HVAC cleaning. Then
there’s the issue of having the HVAC systems tested and inspected
for mold issues prior to remediation. My far the biggest issue is on the
interior of the duct work. When the ductwork work was installed, they
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insulated the interior of the ductwork instead of the exterior. This
means that on the interior of the ductwork as a cellulosic material that
If given the right conditions will grow mold. This appears to be the
problem in all three buildings in question. Because this ductwork is
insulated on the inside and cannot properly be cleaned and or
remediated, it has to be removed. Any company that is certified in
cleaning ductwork should know these basic guidelines. On the other
hand if ServPro is not certified in these areas than they have no
business touching any of the HVAC systems.

The last building inspected was the Sheriff’s Office building. A particle
counter was used in several areas of the building and show that the
mold spore count is well below the outside count. The only issue I
found in the Sheriff’s building was the HVAC system. These systems
like in the courthouse and Jail all need a complete inspection by a
licensed HVAC company.

Recommendations:

The following protocol must be followed and performed in accordance

with the IICRC water and mold standards using the S500 and S520.

The first step would be to secure the buildings so no one other than the
restoration company enters the building while the remediation process
is ongoing. The only exception would be those who are authorized by
the restoration company, the Sheriff and/or the Warden. Those that
were authorized would still need to be in full PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment) and be escorted by a member of the remediation company
to ensure containment chambers are not breached. Before any
remediation starts, the building of containment chambers in areas that
are needed would need to happen to ensure mold spores are not
transferred from one area to another.

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The next step would be to set up air scrubbers throughout the building
to allow for air filtration and air exchanges while the remediation
process is underway. Due to the ductwork having an interior insulation
that is heavily porous, it is recommended that all ductwork with
insulation located in the interior of the building be removed. This
applies to all 3 building.

This will be followed by the removal of all porous materials affected by

mold. This would include but not limited to ceiling tiles, sheetrock,
clothing, and any other organic materials. These items would be bagged
and removed in accordance with the IICRC guidelines.

Next would be to treat all areas with a hydrogen peroxide based anti-
microbial product that is applied with a ULV (ultra-low volume) fogger.
This ensures the product reaches every small space and in the corners
of all areas. Where there is heavy mold growth present, a direct
application of the product would be applied. Peroxide is considered a
green environmentally friendly chemical because it breaks down to
oxygen and water. When applied to mold, it causes a boiling reaction
that lifts the root stem of the mold. Once the product has been applied,
heat and dehumidification are used to dry the product and bring the
moisture level down in the structure to a safe level. At that point, a
complete HEPA vacuuming, followed by a wet wipe of all areas are
performed to ensure proper mold spore removal.
After a certified HVAC repairman does a complete inspection of the
HVAC and all repairs are made, it is recommended that a North
American Duct Cleaning Association (NADCA) company, come in and
clean the remaining ductwork as well as the units themselves, to ensure
all mold, dirt and debris has been removed from the units. This would
also include cleaning of all the air vent registers and air vent returns.

Once all of these steps above have been completed, the air scrubbers
must run for 48 hours. After they have ran 48 hours, they would then be
turned off for an additional 24 hours before post testing can be
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performed. This allows the air to return to its normal ambient state to
ensure that a false negative air sample will not be collected.

The last step in the process is to have a third-party test the building to
ensure that proper remediation has been performed and it meets the
industry standards for a safe environment. Once this clearance is given,
the rebuild of the structural materials that were removed can then take
place.

A Plus performs remediation and restoration activities, which follow the general
guidelines, and standards of practice put forth in “Guidelines on Assessment and
Remediation of Fungi in Indoor Environments” by the New York City Department of
Health & Mental Hygiene, Bureau of Environmental & Occupational Disease
Epidemiology; “Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings” by the US
Environmental Protection Agency, “IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide for
Professional Water Damage Restoration” and “IICRC S520 Standard and Reference
Guide for Professional Mold Remediation”, Institute of Inspection Cleaning and
Restoration and “Guidelines for Mold and Fungi Control and Remediation for Worker
Protection in Indoor Work Environments (ANSI Z690 Standard)”

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