The American Council for Accredited Certification offers the Council-certified Moisture Control Consultant (CMCC) to individuals with expertise in the various disciplines related to moisture control consulting.

• To raise the standards of those engaged in moisture control consulting.

• To identify persons with acceptable knowledge of moisture control consulting and the standards and regulations affecting Council-certified Moisture Control Consultants.

• To award special recognition to those moisture control consultants who have demonstrated verifiable field experience.

Applicants must possess one of the following combinations of eight (8) years education and relevant field experience:

• A 4-year post-secondary degree or its equivalent (30 credit hours) in engineering, science, architecture, industrial hygiene or related field of science with a minimum of four (4) years of documented field experience in moisture control consulting.

• 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 six (6) years of documented field experience in moisture control consulting.

• No degree, with at least eight (8) years of documented field experience in moisture control consulting. (High school diploma or GED required.)

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 CMCC examination is required must meet the eligibility requirements published by each state.

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The effective practice of moisture control consulting requires applying knowledge of building sciences, moisture behavior or structural drying to locate the source, identify the cause, or specify the mitigation of moisture problems in the design, construction and/or maintenance of the built environment. For certification purposes, the candidate for the CMCC designation must demonstrate familiarity with the following reference texts:

• American Council for Accredited Certification, Code of Conduct

• EPA, Moisture Control Guidance for Building Design, Construction and Maintenance (Washington, D.C.: EPA, 2013). [Available free of charge at the EPA website ]

• Ken Larsen, et. al., Leadership in Restorative Drying, 4th edition (Wood Dale, IL: Restoration Leadership Institute, 2014).

The Council-certified Moisture Control Consultant (CMCC) examination addresses the following domains of knowledge:

ACAC Code of Conduct

• Understand and conform to all provisions of the ACAC Code of Conduct.

The Science of Water

• Apply scientific knowledge of the principles of water behavior to the assessment of moisture issues related to the design, construction and maintenance of the built environment.

• Apply scientific knowledge of the principles of water behavior to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing such issues.

Site Drainage

• Understand the principles of site drainage and apply this knowledge to the assessment of moisture issues related to the design, construction and maintenance of the built environment.

• Apply the principles of site drainage to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing moisture problems in the built environment.

Foundations

• Understand the principles governing the design, construction and maintenance of building foundations and apply this knowledge to the assessment of moisture issues in the built environment.

• Apply the principles of foundation design, construction and maintenance to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing moisture problems in the built environment.

Walls and Floors

• Understand the principles governing the design, construction and maintenance of walls and floors and apply this knowledge to the assessment of moisture issues in the built environment.

• Apply the principles of wall and floor design, construction and maintenance to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing moisture problems in the built environment.

Roofs and Ceilings

• Understand the principles governing the design, construction and maintenance of roofs and ceilings and apply this knowledge to the assessment of moisture issues in the built environment.

• Apply the principles of roof and ceiling design, construction and maintenance to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing moisture problems in the built environment.

HVAC Systems

• Understand the principles governing the design, construction and maintenance of HVAC systems and apply this knowledge to the assessment of moisture issues in the built environment.

• Apply the principles of HVAC system design, construction and maintenance to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing moisture problems in the built environment.

Structural Drying

• Understand the principles of structural drying and apply this knowledge to the assessment of moisture issues in the built environment.

• Apply the principles of structural drying to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing moisture problems in the built environment.

Download an official chart of examination content domains.

(Click here to purchase reference texts)

Recommended Study Procedures:

To prepare for the CMCC exam, first read the listed reference texts in their entirety. Then review the following sections from each text in more detail.

WARNING: Limiting your study to only the following pages will put you in danger of failing the exam. The exam assumes a comprehensive knowledge of each reference text.

EPA, Moisture Control Guidance (2013)

Pages 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 24, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 39, 45, 46, 48, 49, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 85, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 101, H-2 and D-1.

Larsen, et. al., Leadership in Restorative Drying (2014)

Pages 125, 146, 147, 155, 159, 231, 251, 298, 311, 312, 314, 380, 397 and 429.

1. ACAC certification should not be confused with state licensing. State license candidates should read the following section, The State Licensing Process.

2. ACAC certification candidates complete and forward the notarized application form, employer affidavits, project sheets and a copy of diploma or transcripts.

3. ACAC certification candidates pass the closed-book examination. If the examination is not successfully passed, a re-examination fee is required before retaking the examination.

4. ACAC certification candidates have up to 90 days from the date of application to complete the application process. Applications left incomplete after 90 days will be considered null and void.

5. ACAC certification candidates wait for the awarding of the certification. The Certification Board meets approximately every four (4) weeks to review the examination results and supporting materials before voting to award the certification.

1. State licensing should not be confused with ACAC certification. ACAC certification candidates should read the previous section, The ACAC Certification Process.

2. State license applicants complete and forward the notarized application form to the ACAC office.

3. ACAC does not require state license applicants to provide documentation of education or field experience in order to sit for the CMCC examination. State licensing agencies may require such documentation as part of the license application process.

4. State license applicants pass the closed book examination. ACAC reports exam scores directly to the appropriate state licensing agencies.

5. State license applicants follow individual state guidelines for completion of the license application.

1. The applicant must complete a 3-hour, closed-book, written examination. The examination questions are based on the listed core skills and required body of knowledge.

2. The examination is closed-book! It is strongly recommended that candidates read the reference materials listed above before taking the examination.

3. There are 120 questions on the examination. Each question is multiple-choice with at least four (4) possible answers. Exam items are drawn from the required body of knowledge according to a blueprint prescribed by the certification board.

4. Passing Score: The passing score for the CMCC examination is set by the CMCC certification board using the Modified Angoff Method. A score of 75% must be achieved to pass this examination.

5. The examination is delivered electronically at an authorized testing center operated by Kryterion, Inc. There are no paper exams. Once a complete application packet is on file in the Council office, the candidate may register for the examination by calling the office at (888) 808-8381.

6. Candidates should arrive 30 minutes before the testing appointment.

7. Candidates must present two forms of government-issued identification at the testing center, one of which must be picture ID.

8. Candidates must follow proctor instructions with regard to conduct, behavior, and the use of personal belongings and test materials, including submitting eyeglasses for inspection and turning out exterior pockets.

9. Candidates failing to abide by these rules will not be permitted to sit for the exam, and a re-examination fee will be required.

10. All examinations contain the same questions; however, the examination questions are presented to each candidate in random order and the examination answers are presented to the candidate in random order.

11. Examinations are graded electronically at the testing facility, and scores are available to candidates immediately. An email is sent to the candidate’s email address confirming test results. In the case of state license applicants, exam scores are also reported directly to the appropriate state licensing agency.

Fees are posed on the ACAC website.

Certification fees are for a two-year certification, and include a non-refundable processing fee.

Examination fees are required prior to taking examinations.

Recertification fees are for a two-year period and require documentation of continuing education. Recertification fees include a non-refundable processing fee.

Re-examination fees apply to those retaking a failed exam.

Penalties for late recertification may be waived in case of documented active military duty or medical issues.

1. The American Council for Accredited Certification is the certifying body for this certification program.

2. All decisions regarding application materials, examinations and the awarding of certifications are made by the CMCC Certification Board, which functions as part of the ACAC.

3. The certifying body’s responsibility to applicants is to provide a credible certification. Operation of the certification program is closely monitored to ensure that reference materials remain current with the industry guidelines and standards and the eligibility requirements for certification are at appropriate levels. Examination questions are developed by certified personnel who are currently active in the field of moisture control consulting. Pass/fail scores are set by the CMCC Certification Board using the modified Angoff method. The Board authorizes a periodic statistical review of examination item performance and test reliability and updates the examination to reflect the latest changes in our rapidly evolving field.

4. Certification Board members are required to abstain from voting on any applicant’s completed file that may present a conflict of interest, either personally or professionally.

ACAC certifications are current for two years from the date of issue. The certificate holder must accumulate forty (40) Re-certification Credits (RCs) prior to the certificate’s expiration date. Each RC represents one (1) hour of continuing education or professional development. The certificate holder may accumulate the required hours at any time during the two-year certification period. An updated list of typical recertification activities is available on the Council website.

Council-certified Moisture Control Consultants who do not acquire sufficient CMCC Re-certification Credits by their recertification date will be notified in writing to cease using the CMCC designation. They will be listed as expired on the Council website and will no longer be listed as a CMCC in any ACAC publication until such time as they resubmit to the certification process and successfully meet the current criteria for certification. Appropriate fees will apply.

1. The CMCC Certification Board is responsible for all facets of the certification program, including the review and evaluation of applications, the development and administration of examinations, the granting and reissuing of certificates and the adjudication of complaints against certificants.

2. Suspensions: If a Council-certified Moisture Control Consultant does not accumulate the required re-certification credits, certification shall terminate unless, in the judgment of the Certification Board, extenuating circumstances exist and the deficiency can be readily overcome. Examples of extenuating circumstances include documentation of active military service or documentation of a serious medical condition.

3. Complaints: If a Council-certified Moisture Control Consultant fails to abide by the ACAC Code of Conduct or is formally accused of gross negligence in the performance of his or her professional duties, the Certification Board may vote to refuse re-certification.

4. Appeals: Any holder of a valid Council certification or applicant for such a certification may appeal the decisions of the Certification Board.

5. Complaints or appeals shall be made in writing via certified mail to the Certification Administrator.

6. In the case of complaints, the Certification Administrator shall forward the complaint to the accused certificant and allow him or her ample time to respond.

7. The Certification Administrator, at the direction of the Executive Committee, may forward complaints or appeals to the appropriate Certification Board.

8. The Certification Board shall rule on all complaints or appeals by unanimous vote.

9. Complaints or appeals may be continued in writing via certified mail to the National Advisory Board.

10. The National Advisory Board shall be the final court of appeal and will rule on complaints or appeals by unanimous vote.

11. In resolving complaints or appeals, ACAC may rule only on its own decisions to grant or deny certification and recertification.

1. Retired Council-certified Moisture Control Consultants may be granted emeritus status in their designation as long as they are retired from professional practice as a CMCC. Such persons will be granted the title “Emeritus.”

2. Re-certification Fees for Emeritus (Retired) Status: $100 USD for each two-year certification.

3. Continuing education is not required,

4. To return to active status, emeritus certificants must notify the Council in writing and pay a fee for a two-year active certification. At the end of the two-year period, all normal re-certification policies will apply.

1. A CMCC may use the designation name on organization letterheads, business cards and all forms of address. When using the CMCC designation, we encourage the spelling out of the designation fully in smaller print immediately below the signature block, as in the following example:

   John Doe, CMCC
   Council-certified Moisture Control Consultant
   Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited Certification

2. Certification is for individuals only. The CMCC designation may not be used to imply that an organization or firm is certified.

3. The CMCC designation may NOT be used by individuals who pass the CMCC examination in order to obtain a state license, unless those individuals also complete the ACAC certification process as described in this handbook.

The ACAC code of conduct applies to all certificants, staff and volunteers of the organization.

The American Council for Accredited Certification offers the Council-certified Moisture Control Investigator (CMCI) to individuals with expertise in the various disciplines related to moisture control investigation.

• To raise the standards of those engaged in moisture control consulting.

• To identify persons with acceptable knowledge of moisture control consulting and the standards and regulations affecting Council-certified Moisture Control Investigators.

• To award special recognition to those moisture control investigators who have demonstrated verifiable field experience.

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 in moisture control consulting.

• No degree, with at least two (2) years of documented field experience in moisture control consulting. (High school diploma or GED required.)

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 CMCI examination is required must meet the eligibility requirements published by each state.

(Click here to purchase reference texts)

The effective practice of moisture control consulting requires applying knowledge of building sciences, moisture behavior or structural drying to locate the source, identify the cause, or specify the mitigation of moisture problems in the design, construction and/or maintenance of the built environment. For certification purposes, the candidate for the CMCI designation must demonstrate familiarity with the following reference texts:

1. American Council for Accredited Certification, Code of Conduct

2. EPA, Moisture Control Guidance for Building Design, Construction and Maintenance (Washington, D.C.: EPA, 2013). [Available free of charge at the EPA website ]

3. Ken Larsen, et. al., Leadership in Restorative Drying, 4th edition (Wood Dale, IL: Restoration Leadership Institute, 2014).

The Council-certified Moisture Control Investigator (CMCI) examination addresses the following domains of knowledge:

ACAC Code of Conduct

• Understand and conform to all provisions of the ACAC Code of Conduct.

The Science of Water

• Apply scientific knowledge of the principles of water behavior to the assessment of moisture issues related to the design, construction and maintenance of the built environment.

• Apply scientific knowledge of the principles of water behavior to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing such issues.

Site Drainage

• Understand the principles of site drainage and apply this knowledge to the assessment of moisture issues related to the design, construction and maintenance of the built environment.

• Apply the principles of site drainage to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing moisture problems in the built environment.

Foundations

• Understand the principles governing the design, construction and maintenance of building foundations and apply this knowledge to the assessment of moisture issues in the built environment.

• Apply the principles of foundation design, construction and maintenance to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing moisture problems in the built environment.

Walls and Floors

• Understand the principles governing the design, construction and maintenance of walls and floors and apply this knowledge to the assessment of moisture issues in the built environment.

• Apply the principles of wall and floor design, construction and maintenance to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing moisture problems in the built environment.

Roofs and Ceilings

• Understand the principles governing the design, construction and maintenance of roofs and ceilings and apply this knowledge to the assessment of moisture issues in the built environment.

• Apply the principles of roof and ceiling design, construction and maintenance to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing moisture problems in the built environment.

HVAC Systems

• Understand the principles governing the design, construction and maintenance of HVAC systems and apply this knowledge to the assessment of moisture issues in the built environment.

• Apply the principles of HVAC system design, construction and maintenance to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing moisture problems in the built environment.

Structural Drying

• Understand the principles of structural drying and apply this knowledge to the assessment of moisture issues in the built environment.

• Apply the principles of structural drying to the specification of remediation procedures for addressing moisture problems in the built environment.

Download an official chart of examination content domains.

(Click here to purchase reference texts)

Recommended Study Procedures:

To prepare for the CMCI exam, first read the listed reference texts in their entirety. Then review the following sections from each text in more detail.

WARNING: Limiting your study to only the following pages will put you in danger of failing the exam. The exam assumes a comprehensive knowledge of each reference text.

EPA, Moisture Control Guidance (2013)

Pages 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 24, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 39, 45, 46, 48, 49, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 85, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 101, H-2 and D-1.

Larsen, et. al., Leadership in Restorative Drying (2014)

Pages 125, 146, 147, 155, 159, 231, 251, 298, 311, 312, 314, 380, 397 and 429.

1. ACAC certification should not be confused with state licensing. State license candidates should read the following section, The State Licensing Process.

2. ACAC certification candidates complete and forward the notarized application form, employer affidavits, project sheets and a copy of diploma or transcripts.

3. ACAC certification candidates pass the closed-book examination. If the examination is not successfully passed, a re-examination fee is required before retaking the examination.

4. ACAC certification candidates have up to 90 days from the date of application to complete the application process. Applications left incomplete after 90 days will be considered null and void.

5. ACAC certification candidates wait for the awarding of the certification. The Certification Board meets approximately every four (4) weeks to review the examination results and supporting materials before voting to award the certification.

1. State licensing should not be confused with ACAC certification. ACAC certification candidates should read the previous section, The ACAC Certification Process.

2. State license applicants complete and forward the notarized application form to the ACAC office.

3. ACAC does not require state license applicants to provide documentation of education or field experience in order to sit for the CMCI examination. State licensing agencies may require such documentation as part of the license application process.

4. State license applicants pass the closed book examination. ACAC reports exam scores directly to the appropriate state licensing agencies.

5. State license applicants follow individual state guidelines for completion of the license application.

1. The applicant must complete a 3-hour, closed-book, written examination. The examination questions are based on the listed core skills and required body of knowledge.

2. The examination is closed-book! It is strongly recommended that candidates read the reference materials listed above before taking the examination.

3. There are 100 questions on the examination. Each question is multiple-choice with at least four (4) possible answers. Exam items are drawn from the required body of knowledge according to a blueprint prescribed by the certification board.

4. Passing Score: The passing score for the CMCI examination is set by the CMCI certification board using the Modified Angoff Method. A score of 75% must be achieved to pass this examination.

5. The examination is delivered electronically at an authorized testing center operated by Kryterion, Inc. There are no paper exams. Once a complete application packet is on file in the Council office, the candidate may register for the examination by calling the office at (888) 808-8381.

6. Candidates should arrive 30 minutes before the testing appointment.

7. Candidates must present two forms of government-issued identification at the testing center, one of which must be picture ID.

8. Candidates must follow proctor instructions with regard to conduct, behavior, and the use of personal belongings and test materials, including submitting eyeglasses for inspection and turning out exterior pockets.

9. Candidates failing to abide by these rules will not be permitted to sit for the exam, and a re-examination fee will be required.

10. All examinations contain the same questions; however, the examination questions are presented to each candidate in random order and the examination answers are presented to the candidate in random order.

11. Examinations are graded electronically at the testing facility, and scores are available to candidates immediately. An email is sent to the candidate’s email address confirming test results. In the case of state license applicants, exam scores are also reported directly to the appropriate state licensing agency.

Fees are posed on the ACAC website.

Certification fees are for a two-year certification, and include a non-refundable processing fee.

Examination fees are required prior to taking examinations.

Recertification fees are for a two-year period and require documentation of continuing education. Recertification fees include a non-refundable processing fee.

Re-examination fees apply to those retaking a failed exam.

Penalties for late recertification may be waived in case of documented active military duty or medical issues.

1. The American Council for Accredited Certification is the certifying body for this certification program.

2. All decisions regarding application materials, examinations and the awarding of certifications are made by the CMCI Certification Board, which functions as part of the ACAC.

3. The certifying body’s responsibility to applicants is to provide a credible certification. Operation of the certification program is closely monitored to ensure that reference materials remain current with the industry guidelines and standards and the eligibility requirements for certification are at appropriate levels. Examination questions are developed by certified personnel who are currently active in the field of moisture control consulting. Pass/fail scores are set by the CMCI Certification Board using the modified Angoff method. The Board authorizes a periodic statistical review of examination item performance and test reliability and updates the examination to reflect the latest changes in our rapidly evolving field.

4. Certification Board members are required to abstain from voting on any applicant’s completed file that may present a conflict of interest, either personally or professionally.

ACAC certifications are current for two years from the date of issue. The certificate holder must accumulate forty (40) Re-certification Credits (RCs) prior to the certificate’s expiration date. Each RC represents one (1) hour of continuing education or professional development. The certificate holder may accumulate the required hours at any time during the two-year certification period. An updated list of typical recertification activities is available on the Council website.

Council-certified Moisture Control Investigators who do not acquire sufficient CMCI Re-certification Credits by their recertification date will be notified in writing to cease using the CMCI designation. They will be listed as expired on the Council website and will no longer be listed as a CMCI in any ACAC publication until such time as they resubmit to the certification process and successfully meet the current criteria for certification. Appropriate fees will apply.

1. The CMCI Certification Board is responsible for all facets of the certification program, including the review and evaluation of applications, the development and administration of examinations, the granting and reissuing of certificates and the adjudication of complaints against certificants.

2. Suspensions: If a Council-certified Moisture Control Investigator does not accumulate the required re-certification credits, certification shall terminate unless, in the judgment of the Certification Board, extenuating circumstances exist and the deficiency can be readily overcome. Examples of extenuating circumstances include documentation of active military service or documentation of a serious medical condition.

3. Complaints: If a Council-certified Moisture Control Investigator fails to abide by the ACAC Code of Conduct or is formally accused of gross negligence in the performance of his or her professional duties, the Certification Board may vote to refuse re-certification.

4. Appeals: Any holder of a valid Council certification or applicant for such a certification may appeal the decisions of the Certification Board.

5. Complaints or appeals shall be made in writing via certified mail to the Certification Administrator.

6. In the case of complaints, the Certification Administrator shall forward the complaint to the accused certificant and allow him or her ample time to respond.

7. The Certification Administrator, at the direction of the Executive Committee, may forward complaints or appeals to the appropriate Certification Board.

8. The Certification Board shall rule on all complaints or appeals by unanimous vote.

9. Complaints or appeals may be continued in writing via certified mail to the National Advisory Board.

10. The National Advisory Board shall be the final court of appeal and will rule on complaints or appeals by unanimous vote.

11. In resolving complaints or appeals, ACAC may rule only on its own decisions to grant or deny certification and recertification.

1. Retired Council-certified Moisture Control Investigators may be granted emeritus status in their designation as long as they are retired from professional practice as a CMCI. Such persons will be granted the title “Emeritus.”

2. Re-certification Fees for Emeritus (Retired) Status: $100 USD for each two-year certification.

3. Continuing education is not required,

4. To return to active status, emeritus certificants must notify the Council in writing and pay a fee for a two-year active certification. At the end of the two-year period, all normal re-certification policies will apply.

1. A CMCI may use the designation name on organization letterheads, business cards and all forms of address. When using the CMCI designation, we encourage the spelling out of the designation fully in smaller print immediately below the signature block, as in the following example:

   John Doe, CMCI
   Council-certified Moisture Control Investigator
   Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited Certification

2. Certification is for individuals only. The CMCI designation may not be used to imply that an organization or firm is certified.

3. The CMCI designation may NOT be used by individuals who pass the CMCI examination in order to obtain a state license, unless those individuals also complete the ACAC certification process as described in this handbook.

The ACAC code of conduct applies to all certificants, staff and volunteers of the organization.

The American Council for Accredited Certification offers the Council-certified Residential Moisture Assessor (CRMA) to individuals whose knowledge of residential moisture assessment warrants professional recognition.

• To raise the standards of those engaged in residential moisture assessment.

• To identify persons with acceptable knowledge of indoor air quality and the standards and regulations affecting Council-certified Residential Moisture Assessors.

• To qualify applicants for certain state licenses.

Individuals are eligible for the CRMA certification who can attest to their employment in the field of residential moisture assessment.

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

(Click here to purchase reference texts)

A CRMA must demonstrate basic knowledge of the building sciences, moisture behavior and structural drying. For certification purposes, candidates for the CRMA designation must demonstrate familiarity with the following publications:

• American Council for Accredited Certification, Code of Conduct

• EPA, Moisture Control Guidance for Building Design, Construction and Maintenance (Washington, D.C.: EPA, 2013). [Available free of charge at the EPA website ]

(Click here to purchase reference texts)

Recommended Study Procedures:

To prepare for the CMCI exam, first read the listed reference texts in their entirety. Then review the following sections from each text in more detail.

WARNING: Limiting your study to only the following pages will put you in danger of failing the exam. The exam assumes a comprehensive knowledge of each reference text.

EPA, Moisture Control Guidance (2013)

Pages 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 20, 24, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 39, 45, 46, 48, 49, 54, 55, 57, 58, 60, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 82, 85, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 95, 96, 97, 98, 101, H-2 and D-1.

1. ACAC certification should not be confused with state licensing. State license candidates should read the following section, The State Licensing Process.

2. ACAC certification candidates complete and forward the notarized application form, employer affidavits, project sheets and a copy of diploma or transcripts.

3. ACAC certification candidates pass the closed-book examination. If the examination is not successfully passed, a re-examination fee is required before retaking the examination.

4. ACAC certification candidates have up to 90 days from the date of application to complete the application process. Applications left incomplete after 90 days will be considered null and void.

5. ACAC certification candidates wait for the awarding of the certification. The Certification Board meets approximately every four (4) weeks to review the examination results and supporting materials before voting to award the certification.

1. State licensing should not be confused with ACAC certification. ACAC certification candidates should read the previous section, The ACAC Certification Process.

2. State license applicants complete and forward the notarized application form to the ACAC office.

3. ACAC does not require state license applicants to provide documentation of education or field experience in order to sit for the CRMA examination. State licensing agencies may require such documentation as part of the license application process.

4. State license applicants pass the closed book examination. ACAC reports exam scores directly to the appropriate state licensing agencies.

5. State license applicants follow individual state guidelines for completion of the license application.

1. The applicant must complete a 2-hour, closed-book, written examination. The examination questions are based on the listed core skills and required body of knowledge.

2. The examination is closed-book! It is strongly recommended that candidates read the reference materials listed above before taking the examination.

3. There are 50 questions on the examination. Each question is multiple-choice with at least four (4) possible answers. Exam items are drawn from the required body of knowledge according to a blueprint prescribed by the certification board.

4. Passing Score: The passing score for the CRMA examination is set by the CRMA certification board using the Modified Angoff Method. A score of 70% must be achieved to pass this examination.

5. The examination is delivered electronically at an authorized testing center operated by Kryterion, Inc. There are no paper exams. Once a complete application packet is on file in the Council office, the candidate may register for the examination by calling the office at (888) 808-8381.

6. Candidates should arrive 30 minutes before the testing appointment.

7. Candidates must present two forms of government-issued identification at the testing center, one of which must be picture ID.

8. Candidates must follow proctor instructions with regard to conduct, behavior, and the use of personal belongings and test materials, including submitting eyeglasses for inspection and turning out exterior pockets.

9. Candidates failing to abide by these rules will not be permitted to sit for the exam, and a re-examination fee will be required.

10. All examinations contain the same questions; however, the examination questions are presented to each candidate in random order and the examination answers are presented to the candidate in random order.

11. Examinations are graded electronically at the testing facility, and scores are available to candidates immediately. An email is sent to the candidate’s email address confirming test results. In the case of state license applicants, exam scores are also reported directly to the appropriate state licensing agency.

Fees are posed on the ACAC website.

Certification fees are for a two-year certification, and include a non-refundable processing fee.

Examination fees are required prior to taking examinations.

Recertification fees are for a two-year period and require documentation of continuing education. Recertification fees include a non-refundable processing fee.

Re-examination fees apply to those retaking a failed exam.

Penalties for late recertification may be waived in case of documented active military duty or medical issues.

1. The American Council for Accredited Certification is the certifying body for this certification program.

2. All decisions regarding application materials, examinations and the awarding of certifications are made by the CRMA Certification Board, which functions as part of the ACAC.

3. The certifying body’s responsibility to applicants is to provide a credible certification. Operation of the certification program is closely monitored to ensure that reference materials remain current with the industry guidelines and standards and the eligibility requirements for certification are at appropriate levels. Examination questions are developed by certified personnel who are currently active in the field of moisture control consulting. Pass/fail scores are set by the CRMA Certification Board using the modified Angoff method. The Board authorizes a periodic statistical review of examination item performance and test reliability and updates the examination to reflect the latest changes in our rapidly evolving field.

4. Certification Board members are required to abstain from voting on any applicant’s completed file that may present a conflict of interest, either personally or professionally.

ACAC certifications are current for two years from the date of issue. The certificate holder must accumulate forty (40) Re-certification Credits (RCs) prior to the certificate’s expiration date. Each RC represents one (1) hour of continuing education or professional development. The certificate holder may accumulate the required hours at any time during the two-year certification period. An updated list of typical recertification activities is available on the Council website.

Council-certified Residential Moisture Assessors who do not acquire sufficient CRMA Re-certification Credits by their recertification date will be notified in writing to cease using the CRMA designation. They will be listed as expired on the Council website and will no longer be listed as a CRMA in any ACAC publication until such time as they resubmit to the certification process and successfully meet the current criteria for certification. Appropriate fees will apply.

1. The CRMA Certification Board is responsible for all facets of the certification program, including the review and evaluation of applications, the development and administration of examinations, the granting and reissuing of certificates and the adjudication of complaints against certificants.

2. Suspensions: If a Council-certified Residential Moisture Assessor does not accumulate the required re-certification credits, certification shall terminate unless, in the judgment of the Certification Board, extenuating circumstances exist and the deficiency can be readily overcome. Examples of extenuating circumstances include documentation of active military service or documentation of a serious medical condition.

3. Complaints: If a Council-certified Residential Moisture Assessor fails to abide by the ACAC Code of Conduct or is formally accused of gross negligence in the performance of his or her professional duties, the Certification Board may vote to refuse re-certification.

4. Appeals: Any holder of a valid Council certification or applicant for such a certification may appeal the decisions of the Certification Board.

5. Complaints or appeals shall be made in writing via certified mail to the Certification Administrator.

6. In the case of complaints, the Certification Administrator shall forward the complaint to the accused certificant and allow him or her ample time to respond.

7. The Certification Administrator, at the direction of the Executive Committee, may forward complaints or appeals to the appropriate Certification Board.

8. The Certification Board shall rule on all complaints or appeals by unanimous vote.

9. Complaints or appeals may be continued in writing via certified mail to the National Advisory Board.

10. The National Advisory Board shall be the final court of appeal and will rule on complaints or appeals by unanimous vote.

11. In resolving complaints or appeals, ACAC may rule only on its own decisions to grant or deny certification and recertification.

1. Retired Council-certified Residential Moisture Assessors may be granted emeritus status in their designation as long as they are retired from professional practice as a CRMA. Such persons will be granted the title “Emeritus.”

2. Re-certification Fees for Emeritus (Retired) Status: $100 USD for each two-year certification.

3. Continuing education is not required,

4. To return to active status, emeritus certificants must notify the Council in writing and pay a fee for a two-year active certification. At the end of the two-year period, all normal re-certification policies will apply.

1. A CRMA may use the designation name on organization letterheads, business cards and all forms of address. When using the CRMA designation, we encourage the spelling out of the designation fully in smaller print immediately below the signature block, as in the following example:

   John Doe, CRMA
   Council-certified Residential Moisture Assessor
   Board-awarded by the American Council for Accredited Certification

2. Certification is for individuals only. The CRMA designation may not be used to imply that an organization or firm is certified.

3. The CRMA designation may NOT be used by individuals who pass the CRMA examination in order to obtain a state license, unless those individuals also complete the ACAC certification process as described in this handbook.

The ACAC code of conduct applies to all certificants, staff and volunteers of the organization.