Indoor Environmental Consulting
Indoor Environmental Consultants investigate indoor air quality problems. For example, a CIE or CIEC identifies mold and moisture issues during a commercial investigation or a home inspection. These professionals have verified knowledge of disciplines related to indoor air quality, including HVAC, building science, mold and microbial issues, industrial hygiene, lead-based paint and asbestos.
CIEs and CIECs possess verified experience conducting field investigations in one or more of the following settings:
Offices and commercial buildings
Industrial structures
Government facilities
Schools and public buildings
Healthcare facilities
Home inspection
To earn the Council-certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) or Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) designations, the candidate must:
Demonstrate verifiable field experience in indoor air quality investigation
Pass a rigorous examination based on broad industry knowledge rather than a course curriculum
Earn the unanimous approval of the CIE or CIEC certification board
Re-certify every two years
Participate in 20 hours of professional development activities each year
Maintain the highest ethical standards
Accreditation:
The CIE and CIEC certifications are 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.
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Eligibility = 8 years field experience or a combination of field experience and college credits (see handbook).
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Eligibility = 2 years field experience or a combination of field experience and college credits (see handbook).
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Eligibility = current employment in the field.
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