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HB 5005 would open Florida to abuses from the past
My rabbi in Ohio, where we lived before moving to Florida, asked our class, “Why these Ten Commandments?” Our spirited discussion led us...
Apr 3, 20113 min read


HB 5007 amending the Current Mold Licensing Law NOT Repealing IT!
Mold Related Services have been removed from HB 5005! The removal was via the introduction of HB 5007 which would Amend the current mold...
Mar 24, 20117 min read


IAQA POSITION STATEMENT On Florida HB 4171 & SB 1244
ABOUT IAQA The Indoor Air Quality Association is a Florida not‐for‐profit corporation established in 1998. IAQA is dedicated to promoting...
Mar 23, 20116 min read


Disaster Damage Is an Invitation to Fraud, Says FEMA in 2004……HB 5005???
FEMA knew back in 2004 that Floridians were being scammed in their time of need and published the following article. Floridians who are...
Mar 22, 20112 min read


If HB 5005, HB 4171, and SB 1244 pass then Florida Storm Weary Residents May Once Again Fall Victim
Scammers expect to make easy cash after hurricanes strike. It’s happened after each recorded Hurricane in Florida. Even before the water...
Mar 22, 20113 min read


HB 5005 Deregulation of Professions and Occupations
HB 5005 the Florida Caveat Emptor Law. Caveat Emptor is Latin for “Let the Buyer Beware” (i.e., one buys at one’s own risk). The axiom or...
Mar 18, 20114 min read


Florida Deregulation Bill – Will It Open a Pandora’s Box of Evildoing Here in Florida?
Posted on March 15, 2011by Rosa Schechter A bill that would remove the State of Florida from overseeing and regulating a wide variety of...
Mar 17, 20113 min read


Florida Politicians say “We Don’t Need No Stinking Mold Licenses”
At the same time we Floridians are well aware that just having a License doesn’t make anyone great at what they do. We are also well...
Mar 15, 20113 min read


Some industries balk at giant deregulation bill in Florida House
In their zeal to slash red tape this spring, Florida lawmakers are going so far that they have begun making even the state’s biggest...
Mar 15, 20114 min read


Florida makes BIG move to De-Regulate Florida Licensed Professional Services
Governor Scott is Ensuring that your Florida professional service provider is Licensed and Insured is the most important piece of...
Mar 14, 20112 min read


Who would want to repeal the current Florida Mold Licensing Law & Why?
The current Law helps Floridians by providing them with a minimum standard that must be met ensuring that when they hire a licensed mold...
Mar 12, 20114 min read


Repeal of Mold-Related Services Law Threatens Floridians
I am sending you this message in the hope that you will help prevent the repeal of the current mold licensing law by sending a personal...
Mar 12, 20111 min read


HB 4171 Mold Related Services Repeal
Bill History: EventTimeMemberCommitteeNow in Economic Affairs CommitteeWednesday, March 09, 2011 11:38 AMEconomic Affairs...
Mar 10, 20111 min read


ASTM Manual on Moisture Control in Buildings NEW EDITION!
Twenty-eight comprehensive chapters focus on the major issues involved in the process of moisture resistive construction. This...
Mar 10, 20111 min read


New ASTM Fungal Growth Standard Provides Go-To Reference for Mold Assessment in Buildings
Explore ASTM D7338, the new industry standard for mold assessment in buildings. Learn how it improves mold sampling consistency, accuracy, and global reliability.
Mar 10, 20112 min read


The Push to Repeal the Florida Mold Licensing Law
You see for the past 7 months both mold inspectors and mold remediators have been working to obtain their mold license. Some individuals...
Mar 9, 20112 min read


Licensing and Regulating the Florida Mold Industry
There have been many arrests of fraudulent mold contractors as recently as this past February 21st. It took 29 complaints to the...
Mar 9, 20114 min read


VOC Off Gassing – It’s as bad as it sounds
One study on formaldehyde and VOC levels utilizing air monitoring found that “the levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in new...
Mar 4, 20112 min read


Miss the Deadline for Grandfathering into the Florida Mold Licenses?
Any applicant, who has taken the ACAC proctored examination and passed in any of the categories already approved by Florida as meeting...
Mar 4, 20111 min read


LEED NC 2009 IEQc4.2: Low-Emitting Materials—Paints and Coatings
Like the similar credit, IEQc4.1: Low-Emitting Materials: Adhesives and Sealants, it shouldn’t cost you anything extra to earn this...
Mar 4, 20111 min read
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