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HomeHealth and Safety CodeDiv. 20Ch. 18Art. 2§ 26120 Mold Identification Guidelines

§ 26120 Mold Identification Guidelines

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§ 26120 Mold Identification Guidelines

Key Takeaways

  • •The government makes rules to help people spot mold or water damage in buildings.
  • •These rules also help find bad smells from tiny living things (like mold) inside houses or schools.
  • •Experts work together to create these guidelines so everyone knows what to look for.

Example

You rent an apartment and notice black spots on the walls and a musty smell.

The rules from this law help you and your landlord figure out if it’s mold and what to do about it.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 26120 Mold Identification Guidelines

The department, in consultation with the task force convened pursuant to Section 26101.7, shall adopt mold identification guidelines for the recognition of mold, water damage, or microbial volatile organic compounds in indoor environments. (Added by Stats. 2001, Ch. 584, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2002.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

healththe california departmentconsultationidentificationrecognition

Related Statutes

  • § 26123 Mold Identification Standards Adoption
  • § 26125 Mold Identification Guidelines Review
  • § 26122 Mold Health Safety Guidelines
  • § 26124 Mold Identification Guidelines Notice
  • § 26130 Mold Remediation Guidelines

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Health and Safety Code. Section 26120.
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