Property Contamination It's simple: During the methamphetamine manufacturing process,
chemicals are carried through the air (volatilize) and settle, depositing on walls, ceilings, appliances,
floors, carpets, and other typical household items throughout inside the structure. Illegal drugs can
be spilled during handling. Not only are production chemicals dangerous, the use of
methamphetamine can also contaminate a property. The manufacture of this drug has caused
billions of dollars in property damage and, most importantly, it has become a major health hazard. In
almost all cases, contamination residues left over after cooking can pose serious health risks.
Current studies indicate that there are side effects that result from exposure to this type of
contamination. These results are classified into two categories: acute and chronic. Acute effects are
easily detectable, chronic effects have not yet been determined because there is not enough.
However, we know that many of the chemicals used cause long-term effects on human health. Even
though the chemicals used can be obtained from the local hardware store, they can create serious
problems for the innocent victim.
Because of the severity of this problem, more than two dozen states have adopted standards for
regulatory testing and decontamination, and many more will follow before the end of the decade.
Properties in which law enforcement is active Arrests or properties that a health department has
deemed unsuitable have in most cases posted signs warning of possible chemical contamination.
The occupation of properties where meth labs have been discovered is usually prohibited until after
an assessment and / or remediation by the warning signs prohibit people from entering the property
unless they are certified.
Meth Testing Wellington Service
Many home inspectors in the U.S. are now offering meth residue screenings as an additional service
These inspectors test properties that have not been classified as uninhabitable.
Hom The inspectors offering methamphetamine sampling can choose between two different types
of sampling. Immunoassay (semi-quantitative results on site) or laboratory analysis (numerical,
processed in a laboratory) or a combination thereof Meth test kits are available on the internet.
Please choose your sampling products carefully. Not all kits are of the same quality. It should be
noted that methamphetamine tests apply to situations where there is no laboratory evidence of
methamphetamine. Methamphetamine testing is often conducted to obtain information on potential
methamphetamine use or contamination from production on the property. Drug Laboratory Cleanup
Regulations Visit http://www.methlabcleanup.com/meth cleanup laws.htm for state regulations.
Methamphetamine testing includes visual inspection and sampling of methamphetamine residue.
Care must be taken when entering or investigating any property. From inspection and sampling
methamphetamine has the potential for dangerous exposure. If you are working on your own, the
choice of personal protection is up to you. Remember: companies with employees must comply with
OSHA. When conducting methamphetamine testing, the following should be collected and
documented:
• Description of the property, including physical address, description, layout of property, structural
features, etc.
• Photographic site documentation
• Hazardous chemical storage or use areas, waste disposal areas, kitchen areas, chemical stains,
fire damage, and other observable damage
• Information on surfaces, furniture, and appliances
• Inspection of the HVAC system. Vents, ducts, filters, walls and ceilings near vents are frequently
contaminated. Contamination levels in HVAC systems are often 25 times higher than the household
average.
• Inspection of garages, barns, and other outbuildings.
• Inspection of plumbing, septic tank and sewer systems. Most liquid chemical by-products are
drained into bathtubs, sinks, drains and toilets. These chemicals can build up in drains, traps, and
septic tanks. Plumbing fixtures that are visibly contaminated beyond normal household wear and
tear and cracks should be noted (chemical etching, chemical stains, or chemical odors) .
• Identify adjacent areas / units in multiple homes that may need cleaning .
• Inspection outdoors Signs of burns or trash pits, discolored soil or dead vegetation This indicates
possible contamination of water and / or soil.
• Name, signature and date of the inspection of the inspector.
Meth labs “cooks” often burn or dispose of solid Waste outside the structure. Auditors must
consider whether there are any indications of a rel