What a clearance inspection checks
A clearance inspection checks that the remediation followed the work plan: the damaged materials are gone, the surfaces are clean, and the areas are dry. It gives you a written result for your records, your tenants, a buyer or HPD.
- Each area in the work plan, inspected visually for remaining growth, debris and dust
- Moisture readings on the remaining materials, to confirm they're dry
- Thermal imaging where it helps find damp spots
- Air samples when they're useful, compared with an outdoor sample taken at the same visit
When to book it
Book clearance when the remediator says the work is finished and the areas are clean and dry, and before anything is rebuilt, painted or closed up. Once new drywall is up, nobody can see what's behind it.
DEP filing for larger NYC buildings
For buildings covered by NYC Local Law 61 (generally 10 or more apartments, with mold of 10 square feet or more), the assessor must file a notice of the post-remediation assessment with the Department of Environmental Protection within 7 days. We make that filing for you.
If the work was for an HPD mold violation, the clearance and the assessor's affidavit are part of the paperwork you'll certify to HPD. See HPD mold violations.
If an area doesn't pass
The report says exactly which areas need more work and why, so the remediator knows what to fix. Once it's done, book a re-check of those areas.
Sources
Rules change. This page explains them in plain English and isn't legal advice.