Florida Residents are now being protected by the new Florida Mold Law. Mold
Inspectors in Naples, Bonita Springs, Marco Island, Cape Coral and all of Florida are required as of July 1, 2010 to be licensed
as Mold Assessors by the Department of Business and Professionals Regulation. Naples
and Ft Myers consumers concerned about mold should remember that there are nationally accepted industry standards for mold
testing and mold cleanup. Florida and Texas have passed laws
regulating mold companies because so many in the business just don't know the standards or follow them. Florida mold law is
scheduled to become effective in 2010.
Hiring a Mold Test Company Effective July 1, 2010, Consumers should hire State of Florida Licensed
Mold Assessors Company performing mold
test should follow a published industry standard for where and how to test for mold. There are several very good standards
for mold testing and inspections, IESO, ESA, IAC2 are the most widely used. Only IESO is an accredited standards development organization by the
American National Standards Institute (ANSI). http://www.ansi.org/ Company performing the test should be able to determine if the Air Test indicates elevated mold
count exists. Why would you want a lab hundreds of miles away determining if the mold
count is high (yes or no)?
Mold Test $250 (1 in and 1 outdoors @ $125 each) .............................................................................................. |
Hiring a Mold Inspection Company: Effective July 1, 2010, Consumers should hire State of Florida Licensed
Mold Assessors Mold inspection companies
should perform a visual inspection using Infrared Thermal Imaging Cameras, moisture meters, provide detailed documentation
of suspect conditions with recommendations for corrections based on nationally accepted industry standards if needed.
(IICRCS520, IICRCS500, etc.) Mold inspection
companies should have mold E&O insurance. (2 types E&O) - Microbiological
Assessments coverage for pre cleanup. (Mold inspection)
- Consulting
on Microbiological Decontamination project covers CLEARANCE testing / inspection.
AmIAQC Certified Indoor Environmentalist or a Certified Industrial Hygienist
is qualified to determine if a home has a mold problem and determine what should be done to correct mold problem! Note: When new mold law is enacted, $1million E&O
insurance will be required by inspectors who perform mold assessment. ................................................................................... |
Hiring A Mold Cleanup Company: Effective July 1, 2010, Consumers should hire State of Florida Licensed
Mold Remediator - A Mold Remediation
Company should have an independent mold assessment company perform any mold inspection and Clearance inspection
after cleanup.
- It is unethical to perform inspection and cleanup on the same job.
- It will be against the law when the new Florida mold law is enacted (scheduled for July 2010).
- Have IICRC certified cleanup professional perform mold cleanup.
Mold Cleanup should be done following the: - IICRC
ANSI-Approved S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation 2008
- ANSI/IICRC S500-2006 Standard and Reference
Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration
American National Standards
Institute, ANSI accredits organizations and their principles and practices across all industries to enhance both the
global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life. Member organizations include educational institutions,
companies, professional associations, and government members..
Detailed Mold Cleanup
Information: http://www.radonmoldhelp.com/id42.html If your mold cleanup company is not completely familiar
with the IICRC S520 and the IICRC S500 standards, "consumer beware". .......................................................................................... |
Hiring a Home Inspection Company: Effective July 1, 2010, Consumers should hire State of Florida Licensed Home
Inspector Homebuyers and those hiring a home inspector
will benefit from choosing a inspector who belongs to an association that requires continuing education for their
membership and must meet certain professional standards to join. ASHI: American Society of Home
Inspectors is a professional association for home inspectors in North America. ASHI's Standards of Practice, covering
all of a home's major systems, are specifically noted in state and federal legislation and recognized by the consumers as
the definitive standard for professional home inspection. www.ashi.org InterNACHI: National Association of
Certified Home Inspectors promotes a high standard of professionalism, business ethics and inspection procedures. www.nachi.org/index FABI: Florida Association
of Building Inspectors, Inc. Only home inspectors who have met FABI rigorous professional and educational requirements
may qualify for professional membership in the organization. www.fabi.org/listing.asp Naples and Ft Myers homeowners and buyers should be aware
that:Mold Testing, Mold Inspections, Radon Testing
is not part of the Standards of Practice for professional Home Inspectors. .....................................................................
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Consumers in Naples, Cape Coral, Ft Myers, Estero, Bonita Springs and all of Southwest Florida should
use common sense when hiring a mold related business, inspection, testing or remediation work. Understanding the basic
about mold assessment and mold cleanup can save you dollars and protect your health at the same time. A qualified AmIAQC board
Certified Indoor Environmentalist or a Certified Industrial
Hygienist are considered your best choice for mold assessment many IAQ professionals. Mold assessment
is a profession not a side job for home inspectors and will be have separate licensing in Florida in 2010. Hire State
of Florida Licensed Mold Assessors.
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