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 IAQ
CREDENTIALS |
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Certification |
Description |
Disciplines |
Primary Knowledge Base Texts |
Eligibility |
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(CESB Accredited)
DETAILS |
Structural Mold Inspection |
Structural Mold Inspection; Sample Collection |
IESO Standards; 1110; 1120; 1210; 1220; 1310; 2110; 2210
EPA, A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home |
2 years combination of post-secondary education and verifiable field experience. |
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IAQ CERTIFYING BODIES: |
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The American Indoor Air Quality Council (AmIAQC):
The AmIAQC promotes awareness, education and
certification in the field of Indoor Air Quality by
establishing credible certifications that provide lasting
value to professionals, their clients and the public.
The organization's goal is to serve the public interest with
integrity as an independent certifying body.
AmIAQC certifications are accredited by the
Council of
Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB). |
IAQ INDUSTRY STANDARDS: |
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Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO)
is a non-profit organization that provides a national forum
for the development and publication of voluntary consensus
standards for the assessment of indoor environments. As an
American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards
Developer, IESO's mission is to be the foremost developer
and provider of voluntary consensus indoor environmental
quality standards, related technical information, and
services having recognized quality and applicability that
promote public health and safety, and the overall quality of
life. |
IAQ
MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS: |
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The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) is a
non-profit, 501(c)(6) organization established in 1995 to
promote uniform standards, procedures and protocols in the
Indoor Air Quality industry. It's membership serves a
diverse range of professions and trades including
Environmental Consultants, HVAC Practitioners, Design
Engineers, Restorers and Remediators, Industrial Hygienists,
Building & Facilities Managers, Attorneys, Manufacturers
Reps and many others in related fields.
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The RespirNet is a
national network of independent professionals dedicated to
practicing standards of excellence in their respective
specialty fields related to Indoor Air Quality.
RespirNet Associates:
Practice their profession in strict compliance with
standards and guidelines established by recognized industry
trade groups, including the Indoor Environmental Standards
Organization (IESO).
Utilize only RespirNet authorized accredited laboratories.
Subject all analytical data for review by a Certified Indoor
Environmentalist (CIE), a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH),
a Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM) or other
industry recognized certified professional.
Maintain active
memberships in professional indoor air quality industry
trade groups. |
| IAQ Certification Details |
CRMI Council-certified Residential Mold Inspector
Eligibility:
Applicants for the CRMI™ certification must demonstrate academic- and experience-related
eligibility.
- Applicants must possess one of the following combinations of education and relevant field
experience:
- A two-year science-related college degree or its equivalent (15 semester-hours of
science) and one (1) year of verifiable field experience either as a home inspector or as
a licensed pest control inspector, performing residential structural inspections for
purposes of property transfer; or
- Two (2) years of verifiable field experience either as a home inspector or as a licensed
pest control inspector, performing residential structural inspections for purposes of
property transfer; or
- Another American IAQ Council certification in good standing.
The Required Skills:
Council-certified Residential Mold Inspectors™ (CRMIs™) have demonstrated their knowledge of
standard practices (as defined by the Indoor Environmental Standards Organization) relating to
the following skills:
- The inspection of residential structures for mold colonization
- An understanding of the principles governing the relationship between moisture
intrusion and mold growth within the building envelope
- An understanding of the scope and limitations of the inspector’s work in the
assessment of residential structures for mold colonization
- An understanding of the terminology associated with mold colonization
- An understanding of the procedures for non-invasive inspection of residential
structures for visible suspect conditions
- An understanding of proper sampling protocols for residential mold inspections
- An understanding of protocols for the interpretation of sampling data collected in
residential mold inspections
- An understanding of proper health and safety procedures associated with residential
mold inspections
- An understanding of the applicability and limitations of inspections conducted
according to IESO Standard 2210
- The evaluation of mold colonization on surfaces
- An understanding of the scope and limitations of the inspector’s work in evaluating
mold colonization
- An understanding of the terminology associated with mold colonization
- An understanding of proper sampling protocols for the evaluation of mold
colonization
- An understanding of basic data interpretation techniques for the comparison of
suspect to non suspect areas
- An understanding of the applicability and limitations of evaluations performed
according to IESO Standard 2110
- The collection of surface samples by means of clear adhesive tape or wetted swabs
- An understanding of the terminology associated with the sampling process
- An understanding of the equipment and supplies necessary to conduct each type of
sample collection, and of the methods for calibration and operation of such
equipment
- An understanding of proper sampling protocols for the collection of surface samples
- An understanding of the advantages and limitations of each collection method
- The collection of air samples by means of cassette slide impactors or viable impactors
- a. An understanding of the terminology associated with the sampling process
- An understanding of the equipment and supplies necessary to conduct each type of
sample collection, and of the methods for calibration and operation of such
equipment
- An understanding of proper sampling protocols for the collection of air samples
- An understanding of the advantages and limitations of the each collection method
- The collection of dust samples from carpeting and other surfaces by means of vacuum
filtration devices
- An understanding of the terminology associated with the sampling processb. An understanding of the equipment and supplies necessary to conduct each type of
sample collection, and of the methods for calibration and operation of such
equipment
- An understanding of proper sampling protocols for the collection of dust samples
- An understanding of the advantages and limitations of the collection method
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