5420 Bay Center Drive, Suite 100
Tampa, Florida 33609
Phone: 813-626-8156 - Fax: 813-623-6702
Indoor Air Quality Training Classes
Our Mold Assessor course has been approved by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) to provide 3.76 Industrial Hygiene CM points!
The Florida Mold-Related Services Licensing Unit has approved our courses as follows:
Mold Assessor
Length: 18 hours
Course #: 0000009
Mold Remediator
Length: 20 hours
Course #: 0000010
No classes have been scheduled.
MOLD ASSESSOR
Topics to be covered are as follows:
Day 1
- Factors Affecting Indoor Air Quality
- Effective Communication
- Preventing Indoor Air Quality Problems
- Resolving Indoor Air Quality Problems
- Florida Regulations
-
Sampling for Biological Agents
Day 2
- Introduction to Biological Agents
- Interpretation of Biological Samples
- Air Quality Sampling
- Moisture Intrusion
- Mold Remediation
Day 3
- ASHRAE Standard 62
- ASHRAE Standard 55
- Respiratory Protection
- Legal Contracts
- Insurance Coverage
MOLD REMEDIATOR
Topics to be covered are as follows:
Day 1
- Planning a Remediation Project
- Communicating with Building Occupants
- Developing a Remediation Plan
- Levels of Remediation Activities
- Florida Regulations
-
Respiratory Protection
Day 2
- Introduction to Biological Agents
- Interpretation of Biological Samples
- Moisture Intrusion
- Mold Remediation Techniques
Day 3
- Hands-On Training
- Legal Contracts
- Insurance Coverage
Instructors:
James F. Rizk, MS, CIH
Nacole Bowersox, CIE
Steve Luecke, MS, CIH
Warren Hahn, PE
Cohen Battisti, Esq.
Jim Raley
Please visit our website again for updates to our schedule.
Florida Mold Related Services
ENFORCEMENT BEGINS JULY 1, 2011
Visit the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation's Mold Related Services webpage for additional information.
Attention Mold Assessors and Remediators:
Chapter 468, Part XVI of the Florida Statues and Rule 61-31 of the Florida Administrative Code for Mold Related Services became effective on July 1, 2010. If your company provides mold assessment or remediation services, you will be required to be licensed by the State of Florida's Department of Business and Professional Regulation. Enforcement of the new requirements will begin July 1, 2011.
Who are Considered Mold Assessors and Remediators?
A Mold Assessor is a person who performs physical sampling and detailed evaluation of data obtained from building history and inspection to formulate an initial hypothesis about the origin, identity, location, and extent amplification of mold growth greater than 10 square feet or supervises a mold assessor.
A Mold Remediator performs cleaning, sanitiing, demolition, or other treatment, including preventative activities, of mold or mold-contaminated matter of greater than 10 square feet that was not purposely grown at that location, as long as that work does not require a license under Chapter 489.
What Do I Need to Do to Become Licensed?
Mold Assessor and Remediators can become licensed by examination, grandfathering, or endorsement. Visit the Florida DBPR Mold Related Services website to find out details on education, experience, and certification requirements. All applicants must submit to a criminal background check and submit and application and fee to the Florida DBPR.
How Much Does It Cost?
Application Fee: $125
Licensure Fee: $200
Initial Certificate of Authorization: $200
Biennial License Renewal: $400
Licensure by Endorsement: $200
Inactive Status: $100
Reactivation of Inactive Status: $200
Providers of Continuing Education: $500
Contact our office for more information at 813-626-8156.
