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Council-certified Residential Mold Inspector

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Required: 2 years experience in residential property inspections involving microbial sampling

Certification performed by ACAC: Testing, analysis, and evaluation of the individual's knowledge, skills and abilities for the purpose of certification and re-certification in the field of microbial investigation.

Program Summary:

The Council-certified Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI) investigates microbial issues in the indoor environment. For example, a CRMI performs mold inspection, mold testing and bioaerosol sampling. A CRMI interprets lab results and design an effective remediation protocol. Finally, these professionals perform post-remediation sampling to verify the success of a remediation project.

CRMIs possess verified knowledge in disciplines related to mold inspection, microbial investigations and sampling. The certification examinations cover a wide range of bioaerosols and their potential health effects. They also deal with microbial sampling procedures and equipment.

To earn the Council-certified Residential Mold Inspector (CRMI) designation, candidates must:

Demonstrate verifiable field experience in mold testing or mold inspection
Pass a rigorous examination based on broad industry knowledge rather than a course curriculum
Earn the unanimous approval of the CRMI certification board
Re-certify every two years
Participate in an average of 20 hours of professional development activities each year
Maintain the highest ethical standards

Accreditation:

The CRMI 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.