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NORMI™ , the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, announced today that, pending Department approval, they will begin training in New York after the first of the year. The New York Mold Licensing Law will go into effect January 1, 2016 requiring Assessment Consultants, Remediation Contractors and Mold Workers to be licensed to perform work on mold projects in excess of 10 square feet of visible mold. The law includes a training requirement where such training must be approved by the Department. Applicants are responsible for confirming such approval before investing in classes that claim to meet the State of NY requirements.
“The process for approval has been quite detailed and strenuous,” said Doug Hoffman, Executive Director of NORMI™ , “but that means the training will meet a very high standard so that those who are trained will understand the importance of protecting themselves and their clients from the potentially devastating effects of mold contamination. This industry is very dynamic with constant changes in techniques and technologies so it is vital that mold professionals NEVER stop learning!”
NORMI™ has been training mold professionals since its founding in July, 2004 across the country, which coincided with the State of Louisiana mold remediation licensing law, the first State to have such licensing. “We have been privileged to do mold training throughout the US and, even in Canada,” reported Mr. Hoffman. “States that currently have mold licensing laws include Texas, Florida, Maryland and Louisiana with the District of Columbia and New York coming on board on January 1, 2016. New York has established a curriculum that requires 32 hours of training for assessors, 24 hours of training for remediators and 16 hours of training for workers, probably the most detailed requirement of all the licensing laws.” NORMI™ will provide training that includes the NORMI™ Professional Practices, an improved standard of care for mold professionals. For non-professionals, NORMI™ offers the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Guidance Document at the homepage of their website.
Licensing laws have successfully separated the functions of mold professionals into two major categories: those who assess the problem(s) and those who perform the work to resolve the detected problem(s). “The real value in licensing by the State is avoiding the conflict of interest that has traditionally plagued this industry,” according to Lance Eisen, COO of NORMI™ . “When a remediator is also the one who determines whether or not the problem is large enough to require remediation, there’s an inherent conflict of interest. You never want the fox guarding the chicken coop!”
Licensing classes are planned throughout the State of New York and registration for those classes will be available at www.BestTrainingSchool.com. For more information contact NORMI™ at 877.251.2296 or email support@normi.org
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