Soot and char microscopy
Checks whether fire-related particulate remains on a surface after cleanup works are completed.
When to use it
After a fire, soot and other fire-related particulate can remain on surfaces even after visible cleanup, including within HVAC systems and other unseen voids. Soot and char microscopy checks whether contamination remains once cleaning works are complete, before a space is signed off as clear.
How sampling works
Surface samples are taken from the areas being checked, including inside ductwork and other HVAC surfaces where relevant.
What’s in the report
The sample is examined under a microscope in our laboratory to identify whether fire-related particulate is present. Results support a clear decision on whether further cleaning is needed before the area is returned to use.
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