Certified Indoor Air Quality Technician (CIAQT)

Certified Indoor Air Quality Technicians (CIAQTs) investigate indoor air quality problems. For example they 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.

CIAQTs posses 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

Eligibility:

Applicants for the CIAQT certification must demonstrate academic- and experience-related eligibility.

Applicants must possess one of the following combinations of two (2) years education and relevant field experience:

• A 2-year post-secondary degree or its equivalent (15 credit hours) in engineering, science, architecture, industrial hygiene or related field of science with a minimum of one (1) year of documented field experience conducting indoor air quality investigations.

• No degree, with at least two (2) years of documented field experience conducting indoor air quality investigations. (High school diploma or GED required.)

Applicants must demonstrate experience in several areas of IAQ. Experience should include investigations, consulting and project management and/or report writing, and must come from at least three of the following five areas:

• Lead/Asbestos

• Microbial

• IH/Chemicals/Toxicology

• Building Sciences

• IAQ/HVAC

ACAC certification candidates document education by submitting transcripts with the application form. Candidates document field experience by submitting four project sheets (included in the application packet).

Applicants for state licenses where the CIAQT examination is required must meet the eligibility requirements published by each state.