What is a CMR?
A Council-certified Microbial Remediator (CMR) conducts mold remediation and mold removal projects in the indoor environment. A CMR can design and maintain effective containments. A CMR can control pressure relationships during a project. A CMR can safely clean, treat or remove structures and contents affected by microbial contamination. A CMR can follow established protocols and industry standards for mold removal and mold remediation..
A CMR has verified knowledge of the microbial remediation field. The CMR examination covers the most respected reference texts in the industry. Candidates for the CMR must know the important industry standards. They must be familiar with scientific principles governing mold and the indoor environment. They must understand the most common practices and protocols used by remediators. They must be familiar with the equipment used in microbial remediation. They must be aware of legal issues affecting their work
Each CMR has demonstrated at least two (2) years experience in mold remediation and mold removal 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 Microbial Remediator designation, every candidate must:
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Demonstrate at least two (2) years of verifiable field experience in microbial 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 CMR 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 CMR 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.
