What is a CIES?
A Council-certified Indoor Environmental Supervisor (CIES) corrects problems related to poor indoor air quality. For example, a CIES can perform mold remediation, asbestos removal or lead paint abatement. A CIES can deal with hazardous materials and chemicals. Finally, a CIES can handle Chinese drywall, meth lab cleanup and a host of other indoor air quality issues.
A CIES has verified knowledge in a range of disciplines related to indoor air quality remediation, including asbestos, lead, hazardous materials, chemicals, mold, Chinese drywall and meth lab cleanup.
Each CIES has demonstrated at least eight (8) years experience conducting remediation projects in one or more of the following settings:
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Offices and commercial buildings
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Industrial structures
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Government facilities
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Schools and public buildings
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Healthcare facilities
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Residential structures
To earn the Council-certified Indoor Environmental Supervisor designation, every candidate must:
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Demonstrate at least eight (8) years of verifiable field experience in indoor air quality remediation
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Pass a rigorous examination based on broad industry knowledge rather than a course curriculum
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Earn the unanimous approval of the CIES certification board
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Re-certify every two years
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Participate in 20 hours of professional development activities each year
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Maintain the highest ethical standards
The CIES certification is accredited by the Council for Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB), a nationally recognized independent accreditation body. ACAC certifications are the ONLY designations in the indoor air quality field to earn CESB accreditation.
