US2010229497A1PendingUtilityA1

Hazardous drywall remediation method and system

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Individually held — no corporate assignee on recordPriority: Jan 18, 2010Filed: Jan 18, 2010Published: Sep 16, 2010
Est. expiryJan 18, 2030(~3.5 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
Inventors:Chad E. BoisselleRoss M. BoisselleVito Ciaramitaro
E04G 23/02E04G 23/08
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Abstract

The present invention fulfills the above and other objects by providing a method and system for hazardous drywall remediation ( 1 ). The main stages of the hazardous drywall remediation method and system include conducting pre-remediation ( 2 ) of a structure, conducting remediation ( 3 ) of the structure and conducting post-mediation ( 4 ) of the structure. During pre-remediation of a structure the existence or non-existence of hazardous drywall in a structure is confirmed and documented in a written pre-remediation report ( 8 ). Next, during remediation of the structure all hazardous drywall, contaminated building materials, hazardous gasses and hazardous residues are removed from the structure. Finally, during post-mediation of the structure the non-existence of hazardous drywall in the structure is confirmed and documented in a written post-remediation report ( 29 ), which is then may be recorded in the public records ( 30 ).

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1 . A method for remediating a structure having hazardous drywall located therein, said method comprising the steps of:
 a. performing pre-remediation of the structure;   b. performing remediation of the structure; and   c. performing post-remediation of the structure.   
     
     
         2 . The method of  claim 1  wherein step a further comprises the steps of:
 physically examining the structure for visual signs of hazardous drywall;   physically examining the structure for visual signs of contaminated building materials; and   physically examining the structure for the presence of noxious odors.   
     
     
         3 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising the step of:
 taking photo documentation of contaminated building materials.   
     
     
         4 . The method of  claim 2  further comprising the step of:
 preparing a written pre-remediation report.   
     
     
         5 . The method of  claim 1  wherein step b further comprises the steps of:
 removing all drywall from the structure;   removing all contaminated building materials from the structure;   disposing of the drywall and contaminated building materials; and   vacuuming the structure at least one time.   
     
     
         6 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising the step of:
 obtaining necessary permits for remediating the structure.   
     
     
         7 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising the step of:
 disconnecting power to the structure; and   disconnecting water to the structure.   
     
     
         8 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising the step of:
 collecting samples of contaminated building materials.   
     
     
         9 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising the step of:
 collecting samples of drywall.   
     
     
         10 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising the step of:
 taking photos of labels located on drywall.   
     
     
         11 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising the step of
 repairing any damaged interior framing found in the structure; and   replacing any damaged interior framing found in the structure.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising the step of:
 cleaning interior surfaces of the structure with a detergent.   
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising the step of:
 filtering air in the structure.   
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising the step of:
 de-humidifying the structure.   
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 5  further comprising the step of
 ventilating the structure.   
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 1  wherein step c further comprises the steps of:
 physically examining the structure for visual signs of hazardous drywall;   physically examining the structure for visual signs of contaminated building materials; and   physically examining the structure for the presence of noxious odors.   
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 16  further comprising the step of:
 preparing a written post-remediation report.   
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 17  further comprising the step of:
 recording the written post-remediation report in public records.   
     
     
         19 . A system for remediating a structure having hazardous drywall located therein, said method comprising the elements of:
 performing pre-remediation of the structure;   performing remediation of the structure; and   performing post-remediation of the structure.   
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 19  wherein pre-remediation further comprises:
 physically examining the structure for visual signs of hazardous drywall;   physically examining the structure for visual signs of contaminated building materials; and   physically examining the structure for the presence of noxious odors.   
     
     
         21 . The system of  claim 20  wherein pre-remediation further comprises:
 taking photo documentation of contaminated building materials.   
     
     
         22 . The system of  claim 20  wherein pre-remediation further comprises:
 preparing a written pre-remediation report.   
     
     
         23 . The system of  claim 19  wherein remediation further comprises:
 removing all drywall from the structure;   removing all contaminated building materials from the structure;   disposing of the drywall and contaminated building materials; and   vacuuming the structure at least one time.   
     
     
         24 . The system of  claim 23  wherein remediation further comprises:
 obtaining necessary permits for remediating the structure.   
     
     
         25 . The system of  claim 23  wherein remediation further comprises:
 disconnecting power to the structure; and   disconnecting water to the structure.   
     
     
         26 . The system of  claim 23  wherein remediation further comprises:
 collecting samples of contaminated building materials.   
     
     
         27 . The system of  claim 23  wherein remediation further comprises:
 collecting samples of drywall.   
     
     
         28 . The system of  claim 23  wherein remediation further comprises:
 taking photos of labels located on drywall.   
     
     
         29 . The system of  claim 23  wherein remediation further comprises:
 repairing any damaged interior framing found in the structure; and   replacing any damaged interior framing found in the structure.   
     
     
         30 . The system of  claim 23  wherein remediation further comprises:
 cleaning interior surfaces of the structure with a detergent.   
     
     
         31 . The system of  claim 23  wherein remediation further comprises:
 filtering air in the structure.   
     
     
         32 . The system of  claim 23  wherein remediation further comprises:
 de-humidifying the structure.   
     
     
         33 . The system of  claim 23  wherein remediation further comprises:
 ventilating the structure.   
     
     
         34 . The system of  claim 19  wherein post-remediation further comprises:
 physically examining the structure for visual signs of hazardous drywall;   physically examining the structure for visual signs of contaminated building materials; and   physically examining the structure for the presence of noxious odors.   
     
     
         35 . The system of  claim 34  wherein post-remediation further comprises:
 preparing a written post-remediation report.   
     
     
         36 . The system of  claim 34  wherein post-remediation further comprises:
 recording the written post-remediation report in public records.

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