New ASTM Fungal Growth Standard Provides Go-To Reference for Mold Assessment in Buildings
- IAQs
- Mar 10, 2011
- 2 min read
Updated: May 22
A New Go-To Reference for Mold Testing in Buildings
A newly approved standard, ASTM D7338, Guide for the Assessment of Fungal Growth in Buildings, has been developed to serve as a key reference for anyone involved in mold testing in buildings.
The new standard was created by Subcommittee D22.08 on Sampling and Analysis of Mold, under the umbrella of ASTM International Committee D22 on Air Quality.
“The lack of consensus standards in the fungal sampling and analysis practice was the driving force behind establishing D22.08,” says Chairman Lisa Rogers, President of Mycometer Inc.
“All of our efforts are focused on bringing consistency, reliability and accuracy to the practice.”
Who Will Benefit from ASTM D7338?
Rogers notes that the ASTM D7338 standard will be especially useful to a broad audience, including:
Mold consultants
Environmental educators
Building owners and managers
Insurance professionals
Legal experts
Remediation professionals
Other Key Standards from Subcommittee D22.08
In addition to ASTM D7338, the subcommittee has also developed:
ASTM D7391: Test Method for Categorization and Quantification of Airborne Fungal Structures in an Inertial Impaction Sample by Optical Microscopy
Two proposed new standards currently under ballot:
ASTM WK17177: Examination of Fungal Structures on Tape Lift Samples by Optical Microscopy
ASTM WK22872: Practice for Collection of Total Airborne Fungal Spores via Inertial Impaction Methodology
“We encourage everyone who has an interest in indoor air quality or mold/fungal assessment, remediation and analysis to get involved in D22.08,” says Rogers. “The work ASTM does in D22 has impact around the world.”
Where to Access ASTM Standards
To purchase ASTM standards, visit www.astm.org and search by the standard designation number, or contact ASTM directly:
ASTM Customer Relations: 610-832-9585 | service@astm.org
Membership Info: www.astm.org/JOIN
Committee Meeting Info & Key Contacts
ASTM Committee D22 Next Meeting: April 10–13, Committee Week, Anaheim, California
Technical Contact: Lisa Rogers – Mycometer, Inc., Tampa, FL | 813-831-6511 | lrogers@mycometer.com
ASTM Staff Contact: David Bradley – 610-832-9681 | dbradley@astm.org
PR Contact: Barbara Schindler – 610-832-9603 | bschindl@astm.org
ASTM Release #8788
About the Contributor
John P. Lapotaire, CIEC
Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant
Indoor Air Quality Solutions, IAQS
Microshield Environmental Services, LLC
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