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| Looking For
a Professional Mold Inspector |
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There are only a few states
with licensing requirements for mold inspectors. This is not a bad
thing. Have you ever had a bad hair-cut from a licensed cosmetologist?
Ever had problems with your home made by a licensed contractor? Just
having a license does not make one competent. You can become an EPA
certified asbestos building inspector and inspect for asbestos in public
schools by taking a week long class and passing a written exam you are
guaranteed to pass if you can read English. No experience is required. |
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There is
independent certification body that requires a minimum number of years
experience and demonstrated competency for mold inspectors: the American
Indoor Air Quality Council, www.iaqcouncil.org/Consumers/consumers.htm.
The applicant must submit project sheets spanning years of experience to
a board that votes to award certification. The applicant must pass an
exam. The instructor is not allowed to view which is administered by an
independent organization. The consultant certification is
accredited by the Engineering and Scientific
Specialty Boards (CESB) as an Engineering Related Program. |
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Require the
professional you hire to be certified by an organization such as this.
Ask how long someone has been doing inspections and ask for a sample
report so you can see how they will interpret results. Some inspectors
merely attach a cover letter to the laboratory results and may not be
able to help you interpret the lab results or make recommendations for
getting rid of the mold. Make sure who you hire can consult with you to
solve any mold problems that are identified as a result of testing. |
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Training
Courses |
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The Indoor Air
Quality Association (IAQA). (301) 231-8388. www.iaqa.org |
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Certification |
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The
American Indoor Air Quality Association (AmIAQ). (800) 942-0832,
www.iaqcouncil.org
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How to Select a Mold
Inspector |
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Three
Important Questions to Ask a Mold Consulting Company BEFORE
Hiring. |
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- Are you
certified? By what authority?
An experiences professional should hold the CMC (Certified
Microbial Consultant), CIEC (Certified Indoor Environmental
Consultant) or equivalent certifications from the
American Indoor Air Quality Council (800)
942-0832,
www.iaqcouncil.org.
These board-awarded certifications are the “mold inspector”
certifications accredited by the Council for Engineering and
Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB), the same prestigious body that
also accredits the Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH).
- Do you
send your samples to an independent laboratory that is accredited by
the American Industrial Hygiene Association and in compliance
with ISO 17025 Standard for performing microscopic analysis of
fungi?
Ask what lab they use. Call the lab and verify that it is
accredited. Check the AIHA’s website for a list:
http://apps.aiha.org/QualityManager/scopes/ScopeReport.aspx?ProgramID=16
- Are you
insured? For “mold”?
Inspectors should carry $1 Million of general liability and E
& O insurance that includes “mold”.
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Copyright © 2014-2017 Healthy Living Spaces LLC.
All rights reserved.
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Revised:
July 05, 2017.
Information in this document is subject to
change without notice.
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