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Taylor Property, Claim#3711K475P(3/23/2021) 6 of 7 Recommendations All remediation and cleaning should be performed by a qualified contractor in accordance with the procedures outlined in the Restoration Industry Association (RIA) Guidelines for Fire and Smoke Damage Repair, Second Addition, 2007, document for cleaning and restoring the structure. Based on assessment findings collected during the February 20, 2021 investigation, the following recommendations have been generated: a. Exterior Surfaces: i. Exterior fixtures/facades: Surfaces may be washed with a detergent-water mix as appropriate using manual or power washing methods. Painting of surfaces is not recommended at this time. ii. Exterior siding and deck:Cleaning of these items may be dependent on the finish and ability of the item to be detergent washed, as well as on considerations of value, and potential contamination. Generally, these items can be HEPA vacuumed and damp wiped with an appropriate cleaner. Hi. Exterior furnishings: Porous items (e.g., patio cushion)can generally be machine-washed twice with hot water and detergent or NEPA vacuum and hand-washed as appropriate. Non-porous items (e.g., patio table)may be washed and rinsed twice using hot water and detergent. Replacement of items is not recommended unless cleaning efforts are not adequate in removing wildfire impact. b. Interior Surfaces (located directly adjacent to exterior entry points; <5 ft) i. Interior Window Surfaces:Non-porous surfaces (i.e., window blinds, framing and window sills), may be washed with a detergent-water mix as appropriate. Painting of surfaces is not recommended. Non-porous surfaces (i.e., drapes, curtains)may be machine-washed twice with hot water and detergent or dry-cleaning is also generally acceptable. 1. If staining identified on the kitchen door curtains can not be removed during cleaning efforts, replacement of items may be deemed necessary. ii. Walls and Ceilings: Surfaces may be washed with a detergent-water mix as appropriate. Painting of surfaces is not recommended at this time. iii. Flooring: All flooring materials can be HEPA vacuumed and or wet-wiped with a detergent-water mix as appropriate. Removal or replacement of flooring materials is not recommended at this time. iv. Clothing, Household Items, and Other Fabric Items(Porous Items):Washable fabrics, including clothing, linens, small rugs and other soft items can generally be machine- washed twice with hot water and detergent. Dry-cleaning is also generally acceptable. Replacement of items is not recommended unless cleaning efforts are not adequate in removing wildfire impact. v. Hard(Non-Porous) Household Goods: Washable household items, including ceramics, hard plastics, metals and glass, may be washed and rinsed twice using hot water and detergent. Replacement of items is not recommended unless cleaning efforts are not adequate in removing wildfire impact. vi. Household Items Made of Wood and Wood-Like Composites:Cleaning of these items may be dependent on the finish and ability of the item to be detergent washed, as well as on considerations of value, and potential contamination. Generally, these items can be www.forensicanalytical.com Forensic Analytical Consulting Services