IICRC Exam Accepted for Mold Remediation Licensure in Florida

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEIICRC Exam Accepted for Mold Remediation Licensure in FloridaIndividuals who have successfully completed IICRC Mold Removal Specialist (MRS)exam are now able to become licensed mold remediators in the “Sunshine State”Vancouver, Wash.—July 18, 2013—The Institute of Inspection Cleaning andRestoration Certification (IICRC) today announced that its Mold Removal Specialist(MRS) certification exam is accepted for applicants seeking mold remediation licensurein the state of Florida. The MRS program is the IICRC’s first stand alone, single examcertification. It recognizes professionals who have the knowledge and skills necessaryto perform a variety of duties, including: performing mold remediation for structures andcontents, controlling pressure differentials, designing and implementing remediationprocesses and recognizing conditions conducive to mold growth.“This approval validates the integrity and high quality of the MRS program and furtheradvances the IICRC curriculum and certification as an industry-leading resource forthose looking to become specialists in the cleaning and restoration industry,” said ScottArmour, Chairman of the IICRC’s Mold Removal Specialist (MRS) certification program.“We anticipate Florida will be the first of many states that will adopt our exam andcertification program for licensure requirements.”In wet or humid climates like Florida, mold growth and contamination is a seriousproblem in buildings. Working with IICRC MRS-certified mold removal contractors helpsto assure quality remediation, which is the goal of the state licensing requirement.Consumers can use this certification as a qualification when selecting a contractor inany state and any country—not just Florida.Though the MRS Certification Program does not require classroom training, IICRC hastraining courses in the mold industry available to help prepare contractors and workersfor the MRS certification exam in the U.S., Canada and throughout other globallocations. Proper remediation of mold contamination is a very important step towardimproving occupant health and indoor air quality (IAQ).“We couldn’t be more thrilled that Florida has adopted the MRS curriculum into its moldremediation license program,” added Armour. “Mold contamination in buildings is anissue throughout the state, so including this exam as an acceptable license requirementwill help protect the health of all Floridians.”

Within the new guidelines, candidates who pass the MRS examination will still need tomeet the experience requirements listed in 468.8413, Florida statutes in order to belicensed as mold remediators in Florida. This initiative will encourage broaderacceptance of IICRC certification by other states pursuing or requiring licensingrequirements, such as Texas, Virginia and Kentucky.For more information about the IICRC, please visit www.iicrc.orgAbout IICRCThe IICRC is an international, ANSI-accredited standard-development organization(SDO) that certifies individuals in 20+ categories within the inspection, cleaning andrestoration industries. Representing more than 54,000 certified technicians and 6,000Certified Firms in 22 countries, the IICRC, in partnership with regional and internationaltrade associations, represents the entire industry. The IICRC does not own schools,employ instructors, produce training materials, or promote specific product brands,cleaning methods or systems. To know if a technician has received proper educationand training, consumers should look for the cleantrust patch and logo, the service markof the IICRC. For more information, visit www.iicrc.org.Press Contact:Andi VanceMulberry Marketing Communications513-762-5549# # #