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Aug 21, 20101 min read
Florida Chooses ACAC Mold Remediator License Examinations
Chapter 468, Part XVI, Florida Statutes, provides for licensure and regulation of mold remediators. The law became effective July 1,...
Aug 21, 20102 min read
What is a Certified Microbial Remediation Supervisor CMRS?
The ACAC CMRS is your first step in becoming Licenced as a Mold Remediator in Florida by Grandfathering. A Council-certified Microbial...
Aug 7, 20103 min read
Who is responsible for the IAQ in your rented home?
When you rented your apartment or your home and you signed your lease, you may think that means you’re stuck with the term of your lease...
Aug 7, 20101 min read
Is there really a “Free Mold Inspection?”
Is there really a “Free Mold Inspection?” Usually not! This maybe a Mold Remediation Company looking to find more mold remediation...
Aug 7, 20101 min read
The Florida Mold Law Defines Mold Remediation
Florida Mold Law 468.8411 Definitions.–As used in this part, the term: “Mold remediation” means the removal, cleaning, sanitizing,...
Aug 7, 20101 min read
Effective July 1, 2010 Your Mold Inspector must have a State License and Insurance.
Florida Mold Law Effective July 1, 2010 Your Mold Inspector must have a Valid Florida State Mold Assessor License and Insurance. A mold...
Aug 7, 20101 min read
Beware the “FREE” Post-Remediation Clearance Testing
The final step in the mold removal process is a post-remediation verification inspection or clearance test to verify and document that...
Aug 7, 20103 min read
Is Your Mold Remediator also Your Mold Inspector?
Never hire a mold inspection company who is also in the mold repair or in the “mold remediation” business! The company who performs the...
Aug 7, 20101 min read
Is Your Inspector Licensed by the State of Florida?
Microshield has the first state licensed mold assessor serving all of Central Florida. Our ACAC Council Certified Indoor Environmental...
Aug 7, 20101 min read
What is “Mold Remediation Protocol?”
A Remediation Protocol outlines the needed actions for any necessary mold remediation. Each plan is individually prepared based on the...
Aug 7, 20101 min read
Lack of Mold Remediation Protocol can Greatly Increase Your Mold Remediation Cost
In a perfect world you could trust everyone, but it’s not a perfect world. Like every industry, the mold business has its share of...
Aug 3, 20102 min read
EPA Clarifies that RRP Enforcement Delay Applies to Certification, Not to Safety Practices and Recor
On June 18, 2010, the EPA published a memorandum about a partial enforcement delay for the Repair, Renovation and Painting (RRP) Rule....
Aug 3, 20103 min read
What are the most common indoor allergies?
The five most common indoor allergens are dust mites, mold, animal dander, cigarette smoke and cockroaches. While you can’t rid your home...
Aug 3, 20102 min read
A Quick Look at Indoor Allergens
Most people with asthma or hay fever or other outdoor allergies think of their home as a haven where they can escape their allergies....
Aug 3, 20106 min read
INDOOR ALLERGY SURVIVAL TIPS
For millions of Americans, “allergy season” never ends. Warmer summer temperatures that increase the grass and tree pollens also drive...
Aug 3, 20104 min read
EPA Announces Delay of Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Rules Enforcement
On June 18, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the delay of enforcement of the new Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting...
Aug 3, 20102 min read
Reducing Sources Of Indoor Pollution
If you like to think of your home as a safe haven to escape pollution, you may want to take a deep breath before stepping through your...
Aug 3, 20102 min read
How do Integrated Pest Management IPM programs work?
Integrated Pest Management IPM is not a single pest control method but, rather, a series of pest management evaluations, decisions and...
Aug 3, 20101 min read
Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is an effective and environmentally sensitive approach to pest management that relies on a combination...
Jul 21, 20103 min read
Bad Air in ‘Green’ Buildings
Much-touted LEED-certified buildings may not be so perfect. By Melinda Tuhus As the “green design” economy grows, consumers tend to...
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