CMA CMA Legal & Regulatory Compliance

Question 1

Which federal agency has primary regulatory authority over worker exposure to mold during remediation activities in the United States?

Accepted Answer

OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)

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EPA (Environmental Protection Agency)

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CDC (Centers for Disease Control)

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NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health)

Question 2

Under OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom/GHS), what document must be available to workers who may be exposed to chemical mold remediation products?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheet (SDS)

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Building permit

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Certificate of Occupancy

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Industrial Hygienist clearance letter

Question 3

Which U.S. state was the first to enact legislation specifically licensing mold assessors and remediators?

Accepted Answer

Florida

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California

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New York

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Texas

Question 4

What is the key principle behind the conflict-of-interest rule that most state mold licensing laws and industry standards enforce?

Accepted Answer

The same company cannot perform both mold assessment and mold remediation on the same project

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Assessors must be licensed by the same state as the property owner

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Assessors must disclose their fees before beginning an inspection

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Remediation contractors must hire a third-party assessor for all projects over $10,000

Question 5

Under EPA's RRP (Renovation, Repair and Painting) Rule, what is the primary concern that triggers lead-safe work practices requirements during mold remediation?

Accepted Answer

Disturbance of lead-based paint in pre-1978 housing

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Mold exposure to residents

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Release of mycotoxins during demolition

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Asbestos co-contamination in drywall

Question 6

What disclosure obligation typically applies to a home seller regarding known mold conditions under most U.S. state real estate laws?

Accepted Answer

Sellers must disclose known material defects including mold conditions

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Sellers have no legal obligation to disclose mold conditions

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Sellers must remediate all mold before listing a property

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Mold disclosure is only required for commercial properties