Florida Mold Law “Grandfathering”

Overview of Florida Mold Law Grandfathering Clause

Grandfathering: Applicants must submit an application to the department by March 1, 2011, whether postmarked or delivered by that date, and meet the following licensure requirements:

Option 1: Certification Route

• Certification by a state or national association that requires:

  • Successful completion of a proctored exam for certification

  • Completion of at least 60 hours of verifiable education for a mold assessor

  • Completion of at least 30 hours of verifiable education for a mold remediator

Option 2: Experience Route

• At the time of application, have at least 3 years of experience as an assessor or remediator

• To establish this experience, the applicant must submit at least 40 invoices they prepared

• The department may investigate the validity of these submitted invoices

Additional Grandfathering Requirements for Mold Licensure

• Applicants must submit to a criminal background check and be of good moral character

• Mold assessors must obtain a $1,000,000 insurance policy covering both preliminary and post-remediation assessments

Restrictions That May Disqualify Applicants

An applicant may not qualify for licensure if any of the following apply:

• They have had a mold-related services license revoked at any time

• They have had a license suspended within the previous 5 years

• They have been assessed a fine exceeding $500 within the previous 5 years

Related Fields That May Affect Eligibility

A license in a related field includes, but is not limited to:

• Real estate

• Construction

• Mold-related services

• Building code administration or inspection

About the Author

John P. Lapotaire, CIEC

Certified Indoor Environmental Consultant

Microshield Environmental Services, LLC

www.floridaiaq.com