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Mould spores are found everywhere, and are released in their thousands into the atmosphere. Signs of mould at home include fuzzy black, white or green patches on the walls, and a damp and musty smell.
Proposals are currently out for consultation to better protect tenants in the social rented sector.
The years prior to the passing of this act saw some of the most serious events in social housing. [3]The Grenfell Tower Fire in June 2017, which caused 72 deaths, [4] brought significant attention and criticism to the standards and safety of social housing, [5] as well as accusations of not listening to tenants' concerns and complaints.
In 2022, a coroner at Rochdale coroner's court ruled that this was caused by prolonged exposure to black mould in his home [4] which had "inadequate ventilation and was not equipped for normal day-to-day living activities which led to excess damp and condensation". [5] Awaab's death led to a change in the law, known as "Awaab's Law".
Some people are more sensitive to mold than others. Exposure to mold can cause several health issues such as; throat irritation, nasal stuffiness, eye irritation, cough, and wheezing, as well as skin irritation in some cases. Exposure to mold may also cause heightened sensitivity depending on the time and nature of exposure.
Damp-proofing rods are available with BBA approval. The rods are placed into holes drilled in the mortar course and the active ingredients diffuse along the mortar line before curing to form a damp-proof course. [53] Damp-proofing rods are usually supplied in 180mm (7") lengths suitable for inserting into a 9-inch thick wall.
Damp is the collective name given to all gases (other than air) found in coal mines in Great Britain and North America. [1]As well as firedamp, other damps include blackdamp (nonbreathable mixture of carbon dioxide, water vapour and other gases); whitedamp (carbon monoxide and other gases produced by combustion); poisonous, explosive stinkdamp (hydrogen sulfide), with its characteristic rotten ...
Bacterial spores, fungal spores, mold spores, pollen, and viruses are types of biological contaminants and can all cause allergic reactions or illness described as SBS. In addition, pollution from outdoors, such as motor vehicle exhaust, can enter buildings, worsen indoor air quality, and increase the indoor concentration of carbon monoxide and ...