Mold News And Information

Abita Springs, July 5, 2011 NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors has been approved as a Lead RRP Training Provider for the State of Georgia. Since the enactment of the EPA RRP program, several States have joined the ranks of those already approved by the EPA to administer their program. Georgia was […]

Abita Springs, LA 05/16/11 Effective immediately, NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, has been approved as a State Training Provider for the Florida DBPR (Department of Business and Professional Regulation) Home Inspectors Board. This will enable NORMI™ to begin offering building science, mold inspection and other types of courses specifically designed to […]

Window World of St. Louis Inc. has agreed to pay a $19,529 civil penalty to the United States to settle allegations that it failed to notify owners and occupants of at least 20 St. Louis-area residential properties built before 1978 of lead-based paint risks prior to performing renovation work at those locations. The window replacement […]

This is a reprint from the MiamiHerald TALLAHASSEE — The final hours of Florida’s 2011 legislative session spiraled into chaos that stretched until 3:35 a.m. Saturday. Here’s what happened: 6:10 p.m. Friday Republican Sens. Ronda Storms of Valrico and Paula Dockery of Lakeland complain about the overwhelming number of last-minute budget conforming bills. Rules chairman […]

Abita Springs, LA ASK THE EXPERT–Many times a client will ask, “Which chemical can I use to kill mold?” Clients are learning that beach, though effectively removing the staining caused by mold on surfaces, is not always the answer to completely remove mold contamination from the surfaces. In enclosed areas it can be extremely toxic, […]

Abita Springs, LA NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, announced today that a very important step in the direction of changing the current Mold-Related Services Licensing Law was taken in Tallahassee by the House of Representatives passing legislation that would deregulate 14 businesses, professions and occupations. The bill passed along party lines […]

Abita Springs, LA– Enforcement has begun on the EPA Lead RRP program. The fines are stiff, up to $37,500 per violation! So, read on and then answer the question, “Have you been trained?” While agents may be quite busy with the leads provided by tips and anonymous calls, townships have begun to require the certification […]

Abita Springs, LA The BTS Mold Assessor and Mold Remediator Course was recently approved by the State of Florida Mold-Related Services Board for Continuing Education credits, Approved Course #0000001. NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, became an approved training provider by the State of Florida for both the CILB (Constructon Industry Licensing […]