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Corrosive Chinese Drywall Insurance

Posted on June 14, 2010 by NORMI Web Team

One of the most interesting things about the Corrosive Chinese Drywall problems is the lack of professionals who are able to actually work on the projects. Many insurance companies are sending letters to their insured contractors EXCLUDING any work on this drywall. What does that mean to the homeowner or property owner who wants to hire a contractor to remediate the drywall? It's not good news....
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New Florida Mold Law Provides Grandfather Clause

Posted on May 28, 2010 by NORMI Web Team

March 26, 2010 Abita Springs, LA Governor Charlie Crist of Florida signed HB0713 on Wednesday evening, March 25, 2010 at 6:43pm providing for those currently working in the mold industry to be licensed under a “grandfather clause” option thus waiving the standard licensing requirements. When Florida’s new Mold Licensing Law goes into effect on July 1, 2010, Florida will become one of only five s...
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Challenging the NORMI Proctored Examinations

Posted on April 20, 2010 by NORMI Web Team

NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors has introduced the first of its kind, proctored interview exam for those interested in becoming certified as a Mold Assessor (CMA) or Mold Remediator (CMR). Managed by the NORMI™ Standards and Compliance Division, the two-part examination/interview process now guarantees that the applicant has a clear understanding of the work he...
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