CMI State Regulations and Licensing Requirements

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Florida

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California

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Texas

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New York

Question 2

In states that regulate mold inspection, the primary reason for requiring separate licenses for mold assessors and mold remediators is:

Accepted Answer

To prevent conflicts of interest by prohibiting the same company from both assessing and remediating the same project

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To increase state licensing fee revenue

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To ensure that only engineers can perform mold assessments

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To align with federal EPA regulations that require separation of duties

Question 3

A Certified Mold Inspector (CMI) operating in a state with mold licensing laws must verify which of the following before performing paid mold assessments?

Accepted Answer

That they hold the applicable state mold assessor or inspector license in addition to any private certification

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That they hold a valid contractor's license from the state building authority

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That the property owner has pre-registered the property with the state health department

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That the laboratory they use is EPA-certified for mold analysis

Question 4

Under Texas Occupations Code Chapter 1958 (Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules), which entity oversees licensing of mold consultants and mold remediators?

Accepted Answer

Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR)

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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

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Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS)

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Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC)

Question 5

A mold inspection report prepared under New York State mold licensing law (Article 32, Labor Law) must be signed by a:

Accepted Answer

Licensed Mold Assessor holding a New York State license

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Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH) only

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General contractor with 10 years of construction experience

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Registered architect or professional engineer only

Question 6

When a client asks a CMI to perform mold remediation work after the inspection, the correct professional response in a regulated state is:

Accepted Answer

Decline and refer the client to a separate licensed mold remediator to comply with conflict-of-interest laws

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Accept the work since the inspector is already familiar with the property

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Perform both services if the client provides written consent

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Ask the state licensing board for a temporary waiver