Mold inspection and remediation companies should definitely be certified and have proper training and qualifications. To provide testing and remediation services one should have certifications which are provided by the ACAC.  These certifications once earned have shown that the inspector, remediator and/or remediation supervisor have attended and passed a very indepth training course which covers all aspects of the specific course subject.  Without this rounded knowledge an inspector or remediation company would be lacking proper training. 

Disallowing mold testing and remediation by the same company is an unrealistic regulation which does not apply to any other industry. Indoor Air Quality Companies should be able to inspect, write a scope of work and provide services for repair if properly qualified.  Disallowing the ability to provide analysis and repair by the same company would make an already complicated process unaffordable to home and building owners. Also a regulation like this would cause legal issues that are not necessary.  Remediation and Testing companies could blame each other if things went wrong.  Leaving the home or building owner with a legal mess trying to pin down who is responsible. This law does not work in TX and it will not work in VA.

Thank you,

William Spearman CMRS, AMRT, WRT

President, Arrowhead Consulting Inc.

240-832-5900