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Report For

Indoor Air Quality Study

AT THE

High School

Windham, New Hampshire

Study Date:

March 2, 2015

Project# 215 028.00

STUDY CONDUCTED BY:

UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS UNIVERSAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

12 Brewster Road

Framingham, Massachusetts

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March 11, 2015

Mr. Adam Steel

Director of Business, Finance and Facilities Windham School District

19 Haverhill Road Windham, NH 03087

Reference: Indoor Air Quality Study (IAQS) High School, Windham, NH Dear Mr. Steel:

Thank you for the opportunity for Universal Environmental Consultants (UEC) to provide professional services.

Enclosed please find the report for Indoor Air Quality Study at the High School, Windham, NH conducted on Monday, March 2, 2015.

Please do not hesitate to call should you have any questions.

Very truly yours,

Universal Environmental Consultants

_____________________________

Ammar M. Dieb President

UEC:\215 028\IAQreport-High School.DOC

Enclosure

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1.0 Scope:

UEC was contracted to perform an Indoor Air Quality Study at the High School, Windham, NH. Testing was performed on Monday, March 2, 2015.

Testing and visual inspection for mold was performed to determine if mold growth is occurring.

2.0 Methodology:

Testing for Total Volatile Organic Compounds (TVOCs) was performed using a Rae Systems "ppbRae 3000" Photo- ionization Detector (PID) with a 10.6 eV lamp. This is a state of the art instrument capable of detecting TVOCs in the ppb (parts per billion) and µg/m

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(micrograms per cubic meter) ranges. The instrument is a direct reading instrument and provides continuous results over an extended time. The unit is calibrated prior to use and serviced by an independent vendor annually.

Volatile organic compounds are a broad class of chemicals with diverse applications which are frequently emitted by new carpets, furniture, pressboards, varnishes, adhesives and high gloss finishes. Other common products which may emit VOCs include: construction materials, paints, paint strippers, other solvents, wood preservatives, aerosol sprays, cleansers, disinfectants, moth repellents, air fresheners, stored fuels, automotive products, hobby supplies, and dry-cleaned clothing. High levels of VOCs are a common Indoor Air Quality problem, especially in newly constructed, recently renovated, or currently being renovated buildings.

Carbon monoxide (CO), Carbon Dioxide (CO

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), Temperature (˚F) and Relative Humidity (%RH) were measured using a Q-Trak plus monitor manufactured by TSI Incorporated. The unit is calibrated prior to use and serviced by an independent vendor annually.

Samples were collected for approximately 5 minutes at each test location. No TWA (8 hour time weighted average) or full school day testing or other types or methods of sampling were included in the scope of work.

Airborne mold testing was performed utilizing Zefon International Incorporated’s Air-O-Cell® sampling device following all manufacturer supplied recommended sampling procedures.

The Air-O-Cell® is a direct read total particulate air sampling device. It works using the inertial impaction principle similar to other spore trap devices. It is designed for the rapid collection and analysis of airborne particulate including bioaerosols. The particulate includes fibers (e.g. asbestos, fiberglass, cellulose, clothing fibers) opaque particles (e.g.

fly ash, combustion particles, copy toner, oil droplets, paint), and bioaerosols (e.g. mold spores, pollen, insect parts, skin cell fragments).

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The method involves drawing a known quantity of air through a sterile sampling cassette. Subsequent to sampling, the cassette is sealed and transferred to a microbiology laboratory under chain of custody protocol for microscopic analysis. This method counts both viable and nonviable mold spores.

Samples results are attached.

1 Zefon International Inc. <www.zefon.com>

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3.0 Results:

The ppbRAE 3000 monitor was used to measure TVOCs in µg/m

3.

TEMPERATURE, RELATIVE HUMIDITY, CARBON MONOXIDE, CARBON DIOXIDE & TOTAL VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS by PID

Location Number Of

Occupants

Temperature (°F)

Humidity

%RH

CO (ppm)

CO

2

(ppm)

TVOCs (µg/m

3

)

Outside N/A 34.5 38.6 0.0 421 0.0

Room E222 55 71.7 32.6 0.0 1,658 46

Room D202 0 69.5 17.6 0.0 733 0.0

Room G227 2 71.5 25.4 0.0 2,186 533

Room G232 0 72.0 26.0 0.0 2,272 483

Room C225 34 69.6 18.9 0.0 803 20

Room F210 1 70.3 15.6 0.0 578 0.0

Room F218 25 71.5 19.6 0.0 954 0.0

Room G308 34 72.4 23.0 0.0 1,531 299

Room G311 21 71.2 19.2 0.0 1,190 158

Room F301 5 72.0 14.7 0.0 833 11

Room F316 32 72.7 15.9 0.0 806 0.0

Room G124 20 70.9 18.8 0.0 941 50

AIRBORNE MOLD and PARTICULATE

Lab ID # Location Total Mold

Counts/M

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Pollen Insect Fragment

Hyphal Fragments

131500805-0001 Room C225 47 ND ND ND

131500805-0002 Room G227 127 ND ND ND

131500805-0003 Room G232 100 ND ND 20

131500805-0004 Room F210 20 10 ND ND

131500805-0005 Room F218 47 ND ND ND

131500805-0006 Room D202 27 ND ND ND

131500805-0007 Room E222 ND ND ND 7

131500805-0008 Room G308 20 ND ND 7

131500805-0009 Room G311 47 ND ND ND

131500805-0010 Room F301 20 ND ND ND

131500805-0011 Room F316 197 ND ND 7

131500805-0012 Room G124 20 ND ND 7

131500805-0013 Outside ND 7 ND 20

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AIRBORNE MOLD and PARTICULATE (Subjective Scales)

Lab ID # Location Skin Fragment

Density (SFD)

Fibrous

Particulates (FP)

Total Background Particulate

131500805-0001 Room C225 2 1 2

131500805-0002 Room G227 3 1 2

131500805-0003 Room G232 2 1 1

131500805-0004 Room F210 1 1 1

131500805-0005 Room F218 1 1 1

131500805-0006 Room D202 1 1 1

131500805-0007 Room E222 2 1 1

131500805-0008 Room G308 3 2 2

131500805-0009 Room G311 2 2 1

131500805-0010 Room F301 2 1 1

131500805-0011 Room F316 2 1 1

131500805-0012 Room G124 1 1 1

131500805-0013 Outside 1 1 1

Legend:

µg/m3 - micrograms per cubic meter, ppm - parts per million, ppb - parts per billion ND - Not Detected, CO OSHA PEL is 30 ppm, ACGIH TLV is 25 ppm.

CO2 - OSHA PEL is 5000 ppm, State of New Hampshire Recommended level is 1,000 ppm TVOC – UEC suggested guideline of 100 ppb; Seifert “Target Guideline Value” of 0.3 mg/m3 ND - Not Detected

SFD: 1 - 4 scale where 1 is low and 4 is high TBP: 1 - 5 scale where 1 is low and 5 is high

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4.0 Observations and Interpretation of Results:

Temperature and Relative Humidity (T & RH)

The outside temperature and relative humidity were approximately 34.5ºF and 38.6%. It is recommended that indoor air temperatures be maintained in a range of 70 - 78 ºF and 40 to 60 % for indoor air relative humidity in order to provide for the comfort of building occupants.

The interior temperature and relative humidity were 69.5 – 72.7 ºF and 15.6 – 32.6 % during the test period. Interior temperature tests were mostly within recommended comfort temperature range of 70 - 78 ºF. Interior relative humidity test were lower than recommended comfort relative humidity range of 35 to 55 %. It is not uncommon for low relative humidity levels to be encountered during winter in New England.

TVOCs

TVOC tests on this day were mostly lower than the Seifert “Target Guideline Value” of 300-µg/m

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(0.3 mg/m

3

). The Seifert Target Guideline Value (reference #3 and #8 below) is a widely recognized TVOCs guideline for pollutant levels based on Seifert's personal judgment, rather than on toxicological data, for long term exposure. TVOCs test levels were between 0.0 and 0.533 mg/m

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, mostly lower than the Seifert target guideline of 0.3 mg/m

3

. The HVAC unit was not running during early testing. Once the unit was turned on, TVOCs levels decreased.

Neither OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) nor ACGIH (American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists) promulgates exposure standards for TVOCs that relate to protection of the general population as opposed to industrial occupational standards. Both have limits on individual VOCs but they relate to industrial occupational standard.

Testing conducted was of short duration and did not assess representative full-day occupancy levels. Measurements were made using a real-time, portable TVOC monitor referenced to isobutylene and not by sample collection for individual VOC analysis by gas chromatography technique and evaluation based on Seifert's chemical classes.

Mølhave of Denmark reported at INDOOR AIR '90 (reference #8 below) on low levels of indoor air VOCs and human health. Bearg summarized Mølhave's findings as follows.

Table 4.5 Tentative Dose-Response Relationship for Discomfort Resulting from Exposure to Solvent-Like VOCs Total

concentration (mg/m

3

)

Irritation and discomfort Exposure

< 0.20 No irritation or discomfort The comfort range

0.20 - 3.0 Irritation and discomfort possible if other exposures interact

The multifactorial exposure range

3.0 – 25 Exposure effect and probable headache possible if other exposures interact

The discomfort range

> 25 Additional neurotoxic effects other than headache may occur

The toxic range TVOCs test levels were between 0.0 and 0.533 mg/m

3

.

Bearg points out that the overlap between Seifert's and Mølhave's recommendations could be interpreted as a consensus on recommendations for guideline values.

Carbon Monoxide

No CO was detected during testing.

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Carbon Dioxide

CO

2

levels were mostly lower than acceptable range. For comparative purposes, fresh outdoor air has approximately 400 ppm of CO

2

. All areas were well below the OSHA/NIOSH limit of 5000 ppm and mostly lower than the State of New Hampshire recommended guideline of 1,000 ppm for publicly occupied office buildings. We use this value as a reference for schools. Exposure to high levels of CO

2

for prolonged periods could cause building occupants to become lethargic and generally uncomfortable. CO

2

levels will rise over the course of the day especially in those areas which have a high occupancy. CO

2

at these levels are a comfort as opposed to a health issue. The HVAC unit was not running during early testing. Once the unit was turned on, CO

2

levels decreased.

Airborne Mold

There are currently no guidelines or standards promulgated by a government agency or widely recognized scientific organization for the interpretation of airborne mold spore levels.

The most commonly employed tool used to assess if mold growth is occurring in a structure is to compare quantities and species of mold outdoors to indoor. If there were more mold indoor, and/or if species were present indoor which were not present outdoors, then growth is occurring and remediation is recommended.

The indoor airborne mold spore concentrations were higher than the outside sample. Based on comparisons with historical data from projects of similar type, building utilization, geographic location and season, breathing zone indoor airborne levels are considered very low. Indoor mold spore counts in the winter are typically in the 1,000- 2,500 spores/cubic meter range.

Breathing zone indoor samples indicated the presence of several common types of mold which are not considered to be hazardous and were also found outside.

Pollen, insect fragments and Hyphal fragments were either very low or not present in the samples. Hyphal fragment is a non-reproductive part of the mold.

Total background particulate on all samples was assessed as “1-2” on a scale of 1 - 5 where 1 is low and 5 is high.

Skin fragment density on all samples was assessed as “1-3” on a scale where 1 is low and 4 is high. The total background levels are measured to determine airborne dust not related to airborne mold. Skin fragments are measured to determine proper housing cleaning.

5.0 Conclusions:

All IAQ parameters tested were mostly within the acceptable ranges. The HVAC unit was not running during early

testing. Once the unit was turned on, TVOCs and CO

2

levels decreased. It is recommended the HVAC units are

frequently checked to ensure that they are introducing sufficient volumes of fresh air to all occupied areas of the

school.

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6.0 Limitations and Conditions:

This report has been completed based on visual and physical observations made and information available at the time of the site visits. This report is intended to be used as a summary of available information on existing conditions with conclusions based on a reasonable and knowledgeable review of evidence found in accordance with normally accepted industry standards, state and federal protocols, and within the scope and budget established by the client.

Any additional data obtained by further review must be reviewed by UEC and the conclusions presented herein may be modified accordingly.

This report and attachments, prepared for the exclusive use of Owner for use in an environmental evaluation of the subject site, are an integral part of the inspections and opinions should not be formulated without reading the report in its entirety. No part of this report may be altered, used, copied or relied upon without prior written permission from UEC, except that this report may be conveyed in its entirety to parties associated with Owner for this subject study.

REFERENCES:

1. ACGIH, Threshold Limit values and Biological Exposure Indices, 2007.

2. AIHA, 2700 Prospect Ave., Fairfax, VA. IAQ Paper #130 June 23, 1999.

3. Seifert, B. Regulation Indoor Air. In: Indoor Air ‘90, Proceedings of the 5th International Conference on Indoor Air Quality and Climate, Volume V, p. 35. Toronto1990.

4. American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-conditioning Engineers’ ANSI/ASHRAE 55-1992 “Thermal Environmental Conditions for Human Occupancy.”

5. BOCA, 1993. The BOCA National Mechanical Code 1993 8th edition Building Officials and Code Administrators International., Inc., Country Club Hills, Ill

6. SBBRS, 1997. Mechanical Ventilation, State Board of Building Regulations and Standards Code of Massachusetts Regulations 780 CMR 1209.0

7. Field Guide for the Determination of Biological Contaminants in Environmental Samples. (2005) 8. Bearg, David W. Indoor Air Quality and HVAC Systems. (1993). Pages 76, 77 and others.

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UEC63 131500805 Order ID:

Customer ID:

Customer PO:

Project ID:

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

7 Constitution Way, Suite 107 Woburn, MA 01801 Phone/Fax: (781) 933-8411 / (781) 933-8412

http://www.EMSL.com / bostonlab@emsl.com Attn:

Proj: High School, Windham, NH

Phone: (508) 628-5486 Fax: (508) 628-5488 Collected: 03/02/2015 Received: 03/03/2015 Analyzed: 03/04/2015 Jason Becotte

Universal Environmental Consultants 12 Brewster Road

Framingham, MA 01702

Test Report: Air-O-Cell(™) Analysis of Fungal Spores & Particulates by Optical Microscopy (Methods EMSL 05-TP-003, ASTM D7391) Lab Sample Number:

Client Sample ID:

Volume (L):

Sample Location:

131500805-0001 1 150 C 225 Media Center

131500805-0002 2 150 G 227

131500805-0003 3 150 G 232

Spore Types Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total

Alternaria 1* 7* 14.9 - - - - - -

Ascospores - - - - - - - - -

Aspergillus/Penicillium 2 40 85.1 4 80 63 1 20 20

Basidiospores - - - - - - - - -

Bipolaris++ - - - - - - - - -

Chaetomium - - - - - - - - -

Cladosporium - - - 1 20 15.7 4 80 80

Curvularia - - - - - - - - -

Epicoccum - - - - - - - - -

Fusarium - - - - - - - - -

Ganoderma - - - - - - - - -

Myxomycetes++ - - - 1 20 15.7 - - -

Pithomyces - - - 1* 7* 5.5 - - -

Rust - - - - - - - - -

Scopulariopsis - - - - - - - - -

Stachybotrys - - - - - - - - -

Torula - - - - - - - - -

Ulocladium - - - - - - - - -

Unidentifiable Spores - - - - - - - - -

Zygomycetes - - - - - - - - -

Total Fungi 3 47 100 7 127 100 5 100 100

Hyphal Fragment 1 20 - - - - 1 20 -

Insect Fragment - - - - - - - - -

Pollen - - - - - - - - -

Analyt. Sensitivity 600x - 21 - - 21 - - 21 -

Analyt. Sensitivity 300x - 7* - - 7* - - 7* -

Skin Fragments (1-4) - 2 - - 3 - - 2 -

Fibrous Particulate (1-4) - 1 - - 1 - - 1 -

Background (1-5) - 2 - - 2 - - 1 -

No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples. Sean Ryan, Microbiolgy Technical Manager

or Other Approved Signatory Bipolaris++ = Bipolaris/Drechslera/Exserohilum

Myxomycetes++ = Myxomycetes/Periconia/Smut

Initial report from: 03/04/2015 12:07:48

High levels of background particulate can obscure spores and other particulates leading to underestimation. Background levels of 5 indicate an overloading of background particulates, prohibiting accurate detection and quantification. Present = Spores detected on overloaded samples. Results are not blank corrected unless otherwise noted. The detection limit is equal to one fungal spore, structure, pollen, fiber particle or insect fragment. "*" Denotes particles found at 300X. "-" Denotes not detected. Due to method stopping rules, raw counts in excess of 100 are extrapolated based on the percentage analyzed.

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Woburn, MA AIHA-LAP, LLC --EMLAP Accredited #180179

Page 1 of 5 For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl.com

Test Report SPVER3-7.30.4 Printed: 3/04/2015 12:07:48PM

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UEC63 131500805 Order ID:

Customer ID:

Customer PO:

Project ID:

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

7 Constitution Way, Suite 107 Woburn, MA 01801 Phone/Fax: (781) 933-8411 / (781) 933-8412

http://www.EMSL.com / bostonlab@emsl.com Attn:

Proj: High School, Windham, NH

Phone: (508) 628-5486 Fax: (508) 628-5488 Collected: 03/02/2015 Received: 03/03/2015 Analyzed: 03/04/2015 Jason Becotte

Universal Environmental Consultants 12 Brewster Road

Framingham, MA 01702

Test Report: Air-O-Cell(™) Analysis of Fungal Spores & Particulates by Optical Microscopy (Methods EMSL 05-TP-003, ASTM D7391) Lab Sample Number:

Client Sample ID:

Volume (L):

Sample Location:

131500805-0004 4 150 F 210

131500805-0005 5 150 F 218

131500805-0006 6 150 D 202

Spore Types Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total

Alternaria - - - - - - 1* 7* 25.9

Ascospores - - - - - - - - -

Aspergillus/Penicillium - - - 1 20 42.6 1 20 74.1

Basidiospores - - - - - - - - -

Bipolaris++ - - - - - - - - -

Chaetomium - - - - - - - - -

Cladosporium 1 20 100 1* 7* 14.9 - - -

Curvularia - - - - - - - - -

Epicoccum - - - - - - - - -

Fusarium - - - - - - - - -

Ganoderma - - - - - - - - -

Myxomycetes++ - - - 1 20 42.6 - - -

Pithomyces - - - - - - - - -

Rust - - - - - - - - -

Scopulariopsis - - - - - - - - -

Stachybotrys - - - - - - - - -

Torula - - - - - - - - -

Ulocladium - - - - - - - - -

Unidentifiable Spores - - - - - - - - -

Zygomycetes - - - - - - - - -

Total Fungi 1 20 100 3 47 100 2 27 100

Hyphal Fragment - - - - - - - - -

Insect Fragment - - - - - - - - -

Pollen 2* 10* - - - - - - -

Analyt. Sensitivity 600x - 21 - - 21 - - 21 -

Analyt. Sensitivity 300x - 7* - - 7* - - 7* -

Skin Fragments (1-4) - 1 - - 1 - - 1 -

Fibrous Particulate (1-4) - 1 - - 1 - - 1 -

Background (1-5) - 1 - - 1 - - 1 -

No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples. Sean Ryan, Microbiolgy Technical Manager

or Other Approved Signatory Bipolaris++ = Bipolaris/Drechslera/Exserohilum

Myxomycetes++ = Myxomycetes/Periconia/Smut

Initial report from: 03/04/2015 12:07:48

High levels of background particulate can obscure spores and other particulates leading to underestimation. Background levels of 5 indicate an overloading of background particulates, prohibiting accurate detection and quantification. Present = Spores detected on overloaded samples. Results are not blank corrected unless otherwise noted. The detection limit is equal to one fungal spore, structure, pollen, fiber particle or insect fragment. "*" Denotes particles found at 300X. "-" Denotes not detected. Due to method stopping rules, raw counts in excess of 100 are extrapolated based on the percentage analyzed.

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Woburn, MA AIHA-LAP, LLC --EMLAP Accredited #180179

Page 2 of 5 For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl.com

Test Report SPVER3-7.30.4 Printed: 3/04/2015 12:07:48PM

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UEC63 131500805 Order ID:

Customer ID:

Customer PO:

Project ID:

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

7 Constitution Way, Suite 107 Woburn, MA 01801 Phone/Fax: (781) 933-8411 / (781) 933-8412

http://www.EMSL.com / bostonlab@emsl.com Attn:

Proj: High School, Windham, NH

Phone: (508) 628-5486 Fax: (508) 628-5488 Collected: 03/02/2015 Received: 03/03/2015 Analyzed: 03/04/2015 Jason Becotte

Universal Environmental Consultants 12 Brewster Road

Framingham, MA 01702

Test Report: Air-O-Cell(™) Analysis of Fungal Spores & Particulates by Optical Microscopy (Methods EMSL 05-TP-003, ASTM D7391) Lab Sample Number:

Client Sample ID:

Volume (L):

Sample Location:

131500805-0007 7 150 E 222

131500805-0008 8 150 G 308

131500805-0009 9 150 G 311

Spore Types Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total

Alternaria - - - - - - - - -

Ascospores - - - - - - - - -

Aspergillus/Penicillium - - - 1 20 100 - - -

Basidiospores - - - - - - 1 20 42.6

Bipolaris++ - - - - - - - - -

Chaetomium - - - - - - - - -

Cladosporium - - - - - - 1 20 42.6

Curvularia - - - - - - - - -

Epicoccum - - - - - - - - -

Fusarium - - - - - - - - -

Ganoderma - - - - - - - - -

Myxomycetes++ - - - - - - 1* 7* 14.9

Pithomyces - - - - - - - - -

Rust - - - - - - - - -

Scopulariopsis - - - - - - - - -

Stachybotrys - - - - - - - - -

Torula - - - - - - - - -

Ulocladium - - - - - - - - -

Unidentifiable Spores - - - - - - - - -

Zygomycetes - - - - - - - - -

Total Fungi - - - 1 20 100 3 47 100

Hyphal Fragment 1* 7* - 1* 7* - - - -

Insect Fragment - - - - - - - - -

Pollen - - - - - - - - -

Analyt. Sensitivity 600x - 21 - - 21 - - 21 -

Analyt. Sensitivity 300x - 7* - - 7* - - 7* -

Skin Fragments (1-4) - 2 - - 3 - - 2 -

Fibrous Particulate (1-4) - 1 - - 2 - - 2 -

Background (1-5) - 1 - - 2 - - 1 -

No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples. Sean Ryan, Microbiolgy Technical Manager

or Other Approved Signatory Bipolaris++ = Bipolaris/Drechslera/Exserohilum

Myxomycetes++ = Myxomycetes/Periconia/Smut

Initial report from: 03/04/2015 12:07:48

High levels of background particulate can obscure spores and other particulates leading to underestimation. Background levels of 5 indicate an overloading of background particulates, prohibiting accurate detection and quantification. Present = Spores detected on overloaded samples. Results are not blank corrected unless otherwise noted. The detection limit is equal to one fungal spore, structure, pollen, fiber particle or insect fragment. "*" Denotes particles found at 300X. "-" Denotes not detected. Due to method stopping rules, raw counts in excess of 100 are extrapolated based on the percentage analyzed.

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Woburn, MA AIHA-LAP, LLC --EMLAP Accredited #180179

Page 3 of 5 For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl.com

Test Report SPVER3-7.30.4 Printed: 3/04/2015 12:07:48PM

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UEC63 131500805 Order ID:

Customer ID:

Customer PO:

Project ID:

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

7 Constitution Way, Suite 107 Woburn, MA 01801 Phone/Fax: (781) 933-8411 / (781) 933-8412

http://www.EMSL.com / bostonlab@emsl.com Attn:

Proj: High School, Windham, NH

Phone: (508) 628-5486 Fax: (508) 628-5488 Collected: 03/02/2015 Received: 03/03/2015 Analyzed: 03/04/2015 Jason Becotte

Universal Environmental Consultants 12 Brewster Road

Framingham, MA 01702

Test Report: Air-O-Cell(™) Analysis of Fungal Spores & Particulates by Optical Microscopy (Methods EMSL 05-TP-003, ASTM D7391) Lab Sample Number:

Client Sample ID:

Volume (L):

Sample Location:

131500805-0010 10 150 F 301

131500805-0011 11 150 F 316

131500805-0012 12 150 G 124

Spore Types Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total

Alternaria - - - - - - - - -

Ascospores - - - - - - - - -

Aspergillus/Penicillium 1 20 100 29* 190* 96.4 - - -

Basidiospores - - - - - - - - -

Bipolaris++ - - - - - - - - -

Chaetomium - - - - - - - - -

Cladosporium - - - - - - 1 20 100

Curvularia - - - - - - - - -

Epicoccum - - - - - - - - -

Fusarium - - - - - - - - -

Ganoderma - - - - - - - - -

Myxomycetes++ - - - 1* 7* 3.5 - - -

Pithomyces - - - - - - - - -

Rust - - - - - - - - -

Scopulariopsis - - - - - - - - -

Stachybotrys - - - - - - - - -

Torula - - - - - - - - -

Ulocladium - - - - - - - - -

Unidentifiable Spores - - - - - - - - -

Zygomycetes - - - - - - - - -

Total Fungi 1 20 100 30 197 100 1 20 100

Hyphal Fragment - - - 1* 7* - 1* 7* -

Insect Fragment - - - - - - - - -

Pollen - - - - - - - - -

Analyt. Sensitivity 600x - 21 - - 21 - - 21 -

Analyt. Sensitivity 300x - 7* - - 7* - - 7* -

Skin Fragments (1-4) - 2 - - 2 - - 1 -

Fibrous Particulate (1-4) - 1 - - 1 - - 1 -

Background (1-5) - 1 - - 1 - - 1 -

No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples. Sean Ryan, Microbiolgy Technical Manager

or Other Approved Signatory Bipolaris++ = Bipolaris/Drechslera/Exserohilum

Myxomycetes++ = Myxomycetes/Periconia/Smut

Initial report from: 03/04/2015 12:07:48

High levels of background particulate can obscure spores and other particulates leading to underestimation. Background levels of 5 indicate an overloading of background particulates, prohibiting accurate detection and quantification. Present = Spores detected on overloaded samples. Results are not blank corrected unless otherwise noted. The detection limit is equal to one fungal spore, structure, pollen, fiber particle or insect fragment. "*" Denotes particles found at 300X. "-" Denotes not detected. Due to method stopping rules, raw counts in excess of 100 are extrapolated based on the percentage analyzed.

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Woburn, MA AIHA-LAP, LLC --EMLAP Accredited #180179

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UEC63 131500805 Order ID:

Customer ID:

Customer PO:

Project ID:

EMSL Analytical, Inc.

7 Constitution Way, Suite 107 Woburn, MA 01801 Phone/Fax: (781) 933-8411 / (781) 933-8412

http://www.EMSL.com / bostonlab@emsl.com Attn:

Proj: High School, Windham, NH

Phone: (508) 628-5486 Fax: (508) 628-5488 Collected: 03/02/2015 Received: 03/03/2015 Analyzed: 03/04/2015 Jason Becotte

Universal Environmental Consultants 12 Brewster Road

Framingham, MA 01702

Test Report: Air-O-Cell(™) Analysis of Fungal Spores & Particulates by Optical Microscopy (Methods EMSL 05-TP-003, ASTM D7391) Lab Sample Number:

Client Sample ID:

Volume (L):

Sample Location:

131500805-0013 13 150 Outside

131500805-9901 Dummy Dummy Dummy

131500805-9902 Dummy Dummy Dummy

Spore Types Raw Count Count/m³ % of Total - - - - - -

Alternaria - - - - - - - - -

Ascospores - - - - - - - - -

Aspergillus/Penicillium - - - - - - - - -

Basidiospores - - - - - - - - -

Bipolaris++ - - - - - - - - -

Chaetomium - - - - - - - - -

Cladosporium - - - - - - - - -

Curvularia - - - - - - - - -

Epicoccum - - - - - - - - -

Fusarium - - - - - - - - -

Ganoderma - - - - - - - - -

Myxomycetes++ - - - - - - - - -

Pithomyces - - - - - - - - -

Rust - - - - - - - - -

Scopulariopsis - - - - - - - - -

Stachybotrys - - - - - - - - -

Torula - - - - - - - - -

Ulocladium - - - - - - - - -

Unidentifiable Spores - - - - - - - - -

Zygomycetes - - - - - - - - -

Total Fungi - - - - - - - - -

Hyphal Fragment 1 20 - - - - - - -

Insect Fragment - - - - - - - - -

Pollen 1* 7* - - - - - - -

Analyt. Sensitivity 600x - 21 - - - - - - -

Analyt. Sensitivity 300x - 7* - - - - - - -

Skin Fragments (1-4) - 1 - - - - - - -

Fibrous Particulate (1-4) - 1 - - - - - - -

Background (1-5) - 1 - - - - - - -

No discernable field blank was submitted with this group of samples. Sean Ryan, Microbiolgy Technical Manager

or Other Approved Signatory Bipolaris++ = Bipolaris/Drechslera/Exserohilum

Myxomycetes++ = Myxomycetes/Periconia/Smut

Initial report from: 03/04/2015 12:07:48

High levels of background particulate can obscure spores and other particulates leading to underestimation. Background levels of 5 indicate an overloading of background particulates, prohibiting accurate detection and quantification. Present = Spores detected on overloaded samples. Results are not blank corrected unless otherwise noted. The detection limit is equal to one fungal spore, structure, pollen, fiber particle or insect fragment. "*" Denotes particles found at 300X. "-" Denotes not detected. Due to method stopping rules, raw counts in excess of 100 are extrapolated based on the percentage analyzed.

EMSL maintains liability limited to cost of analysis. This report relates only to the samples reported above and may not be reproduced, except in full, without written approval by EMSL. EMSL bears no responsibility for sample collection activities or analytical method limitations. Interpretation and use of test results are the responsibility of the client. Samples received in good condition unless otherwise noted.

Samples analyzed by EMSL Analytical, Inc. Woburn, MA AIHA-LAP, LLC --EMLAP Accredited #180179

Page 5 of 5 For Information on the fungi listed in this report please visit the Resources section at www.emsl.com

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