It’s a web‑based/cloud inspection and reporting platform, with desktop/mobile apps for iOS, Android, Windows, and Mac softwaresuggest.com+6ispecx.com+6goodfirms.co+6.
Designed for environmental and restoration firms—supports mold, asbestos, lead paint, and methamphetamine, among others ispecx.com+1ispecx.com+1.
Features include: customizable templates, lab sample tracking, floor‑plan integration, data charts, and PDF/interactive reports ispecx.com.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Meth Sample Tracking | Specifically mentioned as supported—track labs, integrate results into reports |
| Customizable Templates & Floor Plans | Allows inclusion of sampling locations, chain of custody fields, and area-tested sketching |
| Lab Results Integration | Can chart and tabulate lab data, attach PDFs/graphics, automate interpretation sections |
| Mobile & Offline Use | Collect samples in the field—annotate, photograph & note locations even without internet |
| Client Portal & Digital Signatures | Enables seamless sharing of final clearance reports and secure sign‑offs |
Starts around $80/month per user; pricing may vary based on features and number of users softwaresuggest.com+1slashdot.org+1.
No free version, onborading cost $500.00
iSpecX stands out for its flexibility in environmental and lab-integrated applications, not just home inspections.
iSpecX appears well-suited if you need:
Robust documentation of sampling locations (composite or discrete), lab chain of custody, and remediation notes.
Integrated report creation that can automatically interpret results against standards.
Mobile workflows for onsite annotations, photos, and offline data capture.
Client-facing delivery in a presentable, branded format (e.g., PDFs, portal access, digital signatures).
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Washington defines contamination clearance as ≤ 1.5 µg of methamphetamine per 100 cm² of surface area cdc.gov+6doh.wa.gov+6appleenvironmental.com+6.
This threshold replaced the more stringent 0.1 µg/100 cm² standard in 2015 .
Other chemicals (lead, mercury, VOCs) have their own limits, but meth is the primary indicator doh.wa.gov.
Washington follows EPA/ASTM guidelines for composite wipe sampling:
Discrete wipe samples are collected from individual 100 cm² surfaces using templates and solvent.
Composite samples combine up to four 100 cm² discrete wipes into one container.
All constituent wipes must be for similar surfaces, e.g. walls only tpchd.org+9epa.gov+9danr.sd.gov+9.
They must be taken with the same gloves and solvent, and labeled appropriately.
Laboratories extract and analyze the composite as a single sample.
Cost-effective when contamination is presumed low.
Strategy: If a composite is below 1.5 µg/100 cm², it passes. If above, each discrete component must be re-sampled to locate any “hot spots” epa.gov+1dec.alaska.gov+1epa.gov+2puyalluptribe-nsn.gov+2doh.wa.gov+2.
A proper assessment report should include:
Sampling plan: Maps/sketches showing locations and areas.
Chain of custody: Sample IDs, dates, times, surface types, sampling personnel.
Composite details: Number of discrete samples, total sampled area, solvent used.
Lab results: Concentration in µg/100 cm².
If the composite exceeds the threshold, discrete sampling results must be provided.
Interpretation: Pass/fail status.
Remediation plan: For failed results.
Final report: Documenting decontamination (cleaning, encapsulation) and clearance sampling results per state regulations doh.wa.gov+8epa.gov+8puyalluptribe-nsn.gov+8dec.alaska.govsandiegocounty.gov.
| Element | Details |
|---|---|
| Clearance Standard | ≤ 1.5 µg/100 cm² meth (WAC 246‑205‑541) |
| Sample Type | Wipe samples on 100 cm² templates |
| Composite Allowed | Up to 4 discrete wipes per composite |
| Composite Criteria | Similar surfaces, ≥ 1 discrete retest if composite exceeds limit |
| Reporting Must Include | Sampling plan, chain of custody, lab results, interpretation, remediation steps |
Sampling must follow NIOSH/EPA/ASTM protocols (e.g., ASTM D6319, NIOSH 9106/9109) puyalluptribe-nsn.gov+5epa.gov+5appleenvironmental.com+5dec.alaska.gov+1doh.wa.gov+1.
Lab detection limits should be below 1.5 µg/100 cm² to ensure valid reporting .
Certified laboratories must be accredited by Washington Dept. of Ecology .
Composite sampling is efficient, but subject to strict rules (4 wipes, similar surfaces).
Any composite failure triggers discrete resampling.
Thorough documentation and certified labs are essential.
No legal surface contamination limit for fentanyl — Washington’s WAC 246‑205‑541 sets clear clearance levels for methamphetamine (≤ 1.5 µg/100 cm²), but there is no analogous numeric standard for fentanyl lni.wa.gov+15doh.wa.gov+15reddit.com+15.
Many cleanup contractors operate under a practical rule of thumb that any detectable fentanyl (parent compound or analogue) renders a property “contaminated”, given its extreme toxicity aadeconwa.com+1kitsappublichealth.org+1.
Wipe sampling is used for surface testing, similar to meth protocols. Samples are sent to Ecology-accredited labs for meth, but there are currently no labs accredited specifically for fentanyl in Washington doh.wa.gov.
Despite this, contractors may include fentanyl analysis using general forensic lab methods — if they have access to labs capable of detecting fentanyl and its analogs.
Fentanyl test strips and portable spectrometry devices (e.g., FTIR, Raman) are used in the field to detect presence or absence, not quantify concentration reddit.com+6doh.wa.gov+6adai.uw.edu+6.
Test strips can have false positives (e.g., meth) and miss analogs. Spectrometers provide more detail but require trained users and be less sensitive for low-level detection .
Although Washington's formal rules don’t specify composite sampling for fentanyl, it’s commonly handled the same way as meth:
Collect discrete wipes from 100 cm² areas.
Combine up to 4 wipes from similar surfaces into one composite sample.
If any composite shows fentanyl detection, contractors typically presume the property is contaminated, prompting discrete sampling and/or full cleanup doh.wa.gov.
Washington DOH doesn’t prescribe specific decontamination standards for fentanyl.
Contractors usually follow best practices:
Neutralizing cleaners (e.g., hydrogen peroxide–based products) or HEPA filtration.
Proper PPE, especially against aerosolization.
Post-cleaning verification: Re-testing discrete spots until no fentanyl is detectable.
Some agencies (like Kitsap County) recommend treating any detectable level as needing remediation adai.uw.edu+15kitsappublichealth.org+15aadeconwa.com+15doh.wa.gov.
A UW study sampling transit vehicles found fentanyl on 46% of surfaces and in 25% of air samples. However, no state or federal surface dose standards exist, and even trace amounts trigger cleanup protocols reddit.com+2soundtransit.org+2reddit.com+2.
In one Snohomish County setting (Clare’s Place shelter in Everett), fentanyl was found alongside elevated meth levels, and 48 of 65 units were remediated, even without numeric fentanyl thresholds heraldnet.com+1reddit.com+1.
| Topic | Methamphetamine | Fentanyl |
|---|---|---|
| Legal standard | ≤ 1.5 µg/100 cm² | None (any detection treated as contamination) |
| Surface testing | Wipe sampling + lab analysis | Wipe sampling, labs not accredited, field strips/spectrometers |
| Composite sampling | Up to 4 wipes per composite | Practically same approach as meth |
| Field tests | Meth strips, spectrometry | Fentanyl strips, spectrometry; presence/absence only |
| Clearance criteria | < threshold | No detectable residue after remediation |
Include fentanyl in your wipe sampling plan, even if no numeric threshold exists.
Use certified contractors with labs that can detect fentanyl or analogs, even without official Ecology accreditation.
Use composite sampling sparingly — if any composite yields a positive for fentanyl, re-sample discretely and proceed with full cleanup.
Document procedures and checks meticulously: sampling locations, methods, results, cleanup steps, and PPE.
After remediation, confirm no detectable fentanyl residue using lab testing or high-sensitivity field tools.
KENTUCKY methamphetamine Cleanup Requirements
In Kentucky, methamphetamine-contaminated properties must adhere to strict, legally mandated cleanup standards under KRS 224.01‑410 and 401 KAR 101:040. Here's the key info:
0.1 µg methamphetamine per 100 cm² of surface (wipe samples) across all surface types. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+15eec.ky.gov+15apps.legislature.ky.gov+15
This is consistent across all four tiers of contamination. appleenvironmental.com+1apps.legislature.ky.gov+1
Only contractors certified by Kentucky’s Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) may perform decontamination. Owners are not permitted to clean, even under owner supervision. apps.legislature.ky.gov+6eec.ky.gov+6linkedin.com+6
Kentucky employs a tiered system (Tiers 1–4) to determine cleanup scope, based on initial contamination assessment by law enforcement using DEP 1016. apps.legislature.ky.gov+14eec.ky.gov+14linkedin.com+14
Wipe samples must be taken after decontamination (not before) to confirm compliance with the 0.1 µg/100 cm² standard. apps.legislature.ky.gov+9eec.ky.gov+9eec.ky.gov+9
The state Cabinet (KDWM) oversees certification, compliance, and sample collection. Certified contractors must submit a Contractor’s Certificate of Decontamination (DEP 5035) within 60 days. apps.legislature.ky.gov+2eec.ky.gov+2eec.ky.gov+2
Local health departments post and remove contamination notices and enforce disclosure rules under 902 KAR 47:200. pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov+12chfs.ky.gov+12apps.legislature.ky.gov+12
A public “Notice of Meth Contamination” must be posted on every entrance until cleanup is officially complete. Only after KDWM issues a release is the notice removed. apps.legislature.ky.gov+3eec.ky.gov+3linkedin.com+3
Property owners must disclose contamination in writing to buyers, renters, or tenants unless a release has been issued. apps.legislature.ky.gov
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Cleanup threshold | 0.1 µg meth/100 cm² |
| Cleanup personnel | Must be EEC-certified contractors |
| Sampling | Post-cleaning wipe sampling only |
| Tiers | Four levels, mapped via DEP 1016 |
| Certification | DEP 5035 filed within 60 days |
| Posting & disclosure | Required until KDWM release |
In essence, Kentucky enforces stringent, standardized cleanup protocols (0.1 µg/100 cm²), mandates professional contractors, enforces a tiered remediation process, and emphasizes public notice and disclosure until remediation is fully certified.