Your home environment is related to many health effects, ranging from allergies and asthma triggered by dust mites, mold and pest residue...

Some air cleaners are designed to produce ozone which is a strong oxidizing agent and a known irritant of the lungs and respiratory...

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2010, Ventilation and Acceptable Indoor Air Quality in Low-Rise Residential Buildings, is the only nationally...

ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62.1-2010, Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality, sets minimum ventilation rates and other requirements for...

Applying for the Florida Mold License is easy! As of July 1, 2010, all mold assessors and mold remediators must obtain a state license to...

Chapter 468, Part XVI, Florida Statutes, provides for licensure and regulation of mold assessors and remediators. The law becomes...

IAQA has made the process of finding these qualified professionals easy. Click here to search for a member in your region by area code. A...

Indoor air quality problems can have a major impact on occupant health and comfort. When indoor air quality issues arise, it is important...

Florida’s mold-related services law, which went into effect on July 1, 2010, requires that all mold assessors and mold remediators obtain...

Do I currently need a Florida State License to perform Mold related services (assessment or remediation)? Yes, A license will be required...

Studies have shown that most people spend 90% of their time in indoor environments. Indoor air quality (IAQ) issues impact the lives of...

When hiring a professional consultant or contractor it is important to hire a company with qualified and certified staff that will be...

Financing, furnishing, fixtures and flooring. While these are important considerations for new home owners, many overlook the indoor air...

Just one week into summer and many parts of the country are feeling the heat. As warm temperatures grip the nation, millions of people...

FL Mold Related Services Summary John Lapotaire A line by line helpful overview of the FL HB 713 as it makes its way through its final...

The Bill has made its way through committee and is well on its way to becoming a Law. Below is the documented progress and committee...

Florida House Bill HB713 is a proposal to accept any national association’s certifications with 3 years verifiable experience and 60...

Do It Yourself Mold Test Kits Earn a Not Recommended Rating from Consumer Reports. If you see or smell mold, you don’t need a test kit to...

A professionally prepared Mold Report should clearly answer the following questions: 1.Is there a mold or IAQ problem? 2.What was the...

There are no government-issued numerical standards for mold interpretation. However, use the following arbitrary numbers for guidance in...