IAQA Response to Hurricane Harvey

September 2, 2017

As our country is once again hit with a devastating storm, IAQA sends our thoughts and prayers to all those impacted by Hurricane Harvey and the devastating floods that follow the storm surge. We have many IAQA members in the South Texas area who will be directly impacted by the storm and flood waters. Please know that our prayers are with you and your families. 

 

As those that are impacted by the storm and flood water struggle to gain control of their flood damaged homes, our vast network of IAQA members will be responding and taking action to provide necessary emergency response. Many of our members have already mobilized and will be ready to provide the essential assistance during this time of need. 

 

Dealing with the aftermath of a disaster can be very emotional. For many occupants and owners, there is pressure to quickly find solutions to allow them to resume normal life. However, quick and easy solutions to flood damage can cause serious future challenges. These issues must be addressed by experts with specialized knowledge of water damage restoration and mold remediation. 

 

IAQA has Storm Damage Resources on our website that can be accessed by anyone who is in need of guidance and direction.

IAQA staff is prepared to provide guidance during this time of need. Know that our IAQA family is here and ready to provide the necessary support, including information about IAQA members in your area providing emergency services. You may also visit IAQA’s Find-a-Pro website to locate an indoor air quality professional in South Texas. 

 

Our hearts and prayers go out to those in need and to those IAQA family members who are responding to that need. 

 

Be strong, Be safe. 

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Indoor Air Quality Association Offers Flooding Resources

August 22, 2016

IAQA Logo #IAQSIAQA President John Lapotaire responds to the recent flooding in Louisiana. “Dealing with the aftermath of a disaster, such as the flooding in the Baton Rouge area, is very emotional,” he said.

ATLANTA – As you cover the story of the flooding and its aftermath, please note the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) has resources available to mitigate the damage from storms and flooding. IAQA is the nation’s largest indoor air quality trade association.

“Dealing with the aftermath of a disaster, such as the flooding in the Baton Rouge area, is very emotional,” John Lapotaire, president of IAQA, said. “Occupants and owners face pressure to quickly find solutions to allow them to resume their normal lives. However, quick and easy solutions to flood damage can cause serious future challenges. These issues need to be addressed by experts with specialized knowledge of water damage restoration and mold remediation.”

Lapotaire notes that issues can include:

  • Health problems caused by improper removal of bacteria, viruses and mold
  • Collapse of buildings not properly dried
  • Fire risk to electrical systems not correctly restored

“IAQA strongly encourages residents and building owners who have been
impacted by the flood to work with a certified indoor air quality professional with specialized knowledge of water damage restoration and mold remediation,” he said.

A complete list of IAQA resources can be found at www.iaqa.org/storm-damage-resources.

To help homeowners and others, IAQA offers its free Find a Pro tool. This web-based tool allows consumers who are interested in finding an IAQ professional to search for IAQA members in their area and can be found at http://ewebiaqa.ashrae.org/eweb/iaqaeweb/findapro/pro.

The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing practitioners together to prevent and solve indoor environmental problems for the benefit of customers and the public. IAQA was established in 1995 and is the nation’s largest indoor air quality trade association with and chapters worldwide. More information is available atwww.iaqa.org/news.

 

 

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Residential IAQ Assessments

July 21, 2016

This is a presentation on 5 case studies that represent measurable indoor air quality improvements on homes by making simple adjustments to the homes ventilation system. The case studies are based on the location of the homes air handler and the presence or absence of outdoor air supply.

As with real estate, so is true with air handlers, location, location, location.

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Residential Indoor Air Quality Assessments

July 21, 2016

What will be discussed in this white paper presentation is simply our approach to the assessment of a single family residential home in Florida. We will describe the how and the why of our residential IAQ assessments, the basis for our opinions and the equipment used during our assessments.

 

John P. Lapotaire, CIEC

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Residential Mold Assessments ASTM D-7338

July 21, 2016

This course will help the participants understand what a mold assessment consists of in accordance with the ASTM D-7338 Standard Guide for Assessment Of Fungal Growth in Buildings.

The course will provide a better understanding of the content that a mold assessment report should include beyond the collection of mold samples.

ASTM D-7338 Standard Guide for Assessment Of Fungal Growth in Buildings – 7.1 The most important requirement of an assessment for fungal growth is an on-site inspection of the subject building.

 

John P. Lapotaire, CIEC

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Orlando’s Indoor Air Quality Expert Elected as IAQA President

July 19, 2016

IAQA Logo #IAQSJohn P. Lapotaire, CIEC, has been elected as President of the Indoor Air Quality Association, IAQA.

Orlando, FL, July 1st, 2016

At the end of their physical year, the Indoor Air Quality Association concluded their Annual Meeting in St. Louis, Missouri.  During the annual meeting, elections were held for a number of important leadership positions within IAQA.  They included positions for both Officers and Directors that provide critical direction for IAQA’s continued growth and mission.  John P. Lapotaire, one of Florida’s most recognized indoor air quality experts, was elected by the association as the President of the association.

Mr. Lapotaire is the Founder and President of Indoor Air Quality Solutions.  The Orlando-based company provides indoor air quality consulting services that include healthy building, home and office assessments, IAQ inspections, mold inspections and building envelop consulting services.  Mr. Lapotaire is a Florida Licensed Mold Assessor.  He is also a Council-certified Environmental Thermography Consultant (CETC) and a Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC).  In his many years of providing IAQ related services, Mr. Lapotaire has been called upon to perform thousands of investigations in everything from residential and commercial properties to schools and other institutional settings.

Mr. Lapotaire has been active in a number of industry associations including:

  •        American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
  •        Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO)
  •        American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC)
  •        Building Enclosure Technology and Environment Council (BETEC)
  •        Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC)

“It is a privilege and honor to serve as the IAQA President.” said Mr. Lapotaire.  “Indoor air quality issues impact so many people and I look forward to sharing my knowledge and experiences in helping to continue to strengthen IAQA’s mission to bring together practitioners of this profession to prevent and solve indoor environmental problems for the benefit of the public.”

For more information about the Indoor Air Quality Association, please visit www.IAQA.org.

To learn more about Mr. Lapotaire or Indoor Air Quality Solutions & Microshield Environmental Services, LLC, please visit www.FloridaIAQ.com, email info@FloridaIAQ.com or call (407) 383-9459.

About Indoor Air Quality Solutions & Microshield Environmental Services, LLC

Since 2001, Florida residents have turned to the indoor environmental experts at Indoor Air Quality Solutions & Microshield Environmental Services, LLC.  The family owned and operated companies, based in the Orlando area, offer a comprehensive approach to identifying and correcting comfort and indoor air quality problems.  Their expert staff utilizes the latest technologies and industry recognized standards to identify and resolve indoor environmental issues.

John P. Lapotaire, CIEC

Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant

Indoor AIr Quality Solutions, IAQS

Microshield Environmental Services, LLC

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