Virginia Regulatory Town Hall
Agency
Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation
 
Board
Virginia Board for Asbestos, Lead, and Home Inspectors
 
chapter
Mold Inspector and Mold Remediator Licensing Regulation [18 VAC 15 ‑ 60]
Action Initial promulgation of Mold Inspector and Mold Remediator Licensing Regulation
Stage Proposed
Comment Period Ended on 1/7/2011
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1/7/11  11:59 pm
Commenter: John Putnam, CIEC, CIE, CMR. CMRS, HHS, CTAB, Environmental Dynamics Inc.

limitations of regulation
 

I see two limitations of this proposed regulation.

The first issue is that the regulation attempts to define the amount of yearly training an individual needs to stay competent as a mold professional.   There are national certifications such as those from ACAC that require continuing education and participation.  Why not let the experts decide what training and education is required to remediate and inspect for mold and moisture.

The second issue is that the regulation takes away the homeowner or business owners right to chose who is going to resolve his or her mold issue.   If the client has developed trust in the knowledge and integrity of the firm that assessed the problem, why not allow the client to decide who is going to remediate the problem.   This regulation assumes it has to protect people from making their own choices.  In most other areas, from doctors to auto mechanic, if an individual has trust in the professional, they are not required by law to seek out another professional to resolve an issue identified by someone else.

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