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Collin Creek Duct Cleaning's Texas Air Conditioning Contractors License # is TACLB021345E

Biomedical Remediation

The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation defines Biomedical Remediation as:

"The treatment of ducts, plenums, or other portions of air conditioning or heating systems to reduce or eliminate the presence of molds, mildews, or other contaminants."

Section 75.100 (c) (2) of the Texas Air Conditioning and Refrigerator Contractor License Law states: "...Biomedical remediation requires a license."

Simply put, if anyone applies a chemical product such as a sanitizer, deodorizer, or anti-microbial to an interior surface of an air handling system to eliminate or kill molds, mildews or other contaminants, that company MUST POSSESS a State of Texas Heating and Air Conditioning License. The State of Texas also requires that company to show the TACL # on all invoices, quote sheets, and prominently display it on the company vehicle.

The Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) identifies six classes of anti-microbial chemicals/biocides, and FOUR are applicable to HVAC systems. These four are:

1. Sterilants, which must eliminate all forms of microbial life.
2. Disinfectants, which must eliminate infectious pathogenic bacteria.
3. Sanitizers, that must reduce, but not necessarily eliminate, microbial contaminants.
4. Fungicides, which are intended to inhibit the growth of, or destroy fungi.

It is absolutely essential that the sanitizer or deodorizer used by a licensed air duct cleaning company is EPA registered specifically for use in HVAC systems. Many products, such as hospital sanitizers or carpet cleaning deodorizers, may be EPA registered for hard surface applications, but are not acceptable in air handling systems. Make sure that improper chemicals are not introduced into YOUR air space.

Collin Creek Duct Cleaning uses an EPA registered product specifically approved for the use in air handling systems.