FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

A number of questions and health concerns have been raised regarding conditions present in the Sandels Building, as most recently outlined in a January 21, 2022 report prepared by faculty and staff in that building. This summary presents initial information regarding the principal issues that were raised in that report: microbiological considerations, radon considerations, and chemical use/handling considerations... Sample results from prior assessments have indicated the presence of mold growth in air conditioning systems and ducts of the Sandels building, predominantly Cladosporium species. This is an unfortunate, but all too common, finding in commercial and residential buildings throughout the Southeastern United States. A review of duct cleaning efforts in the building is underway, and options are being considered for how to proceed. Cladosporium is the most common mold, found at the highest concentrations in the outdoor air throughout most of the Eastern United States. In its..

Also known as: Sandels Response