EPA Begins Enforcement of Lead RRP
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 […]
NORMI Course Approved by Florida Mold-Related Services Board
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 […]
NORMI Weighs In on New York Toxic Mold Report
Abita Springs, LA “I read, with interest, the New York State report on toxic mold and concluded that you can spend a lot of money to study a problem and land in the same place that many before you landed. For years we have taught on the following: 1) you must use proper procedures for […]
Lead RRP Class Scheduled for Pennsylvania
Abita Springs, LA The new EPA Regulations go into effect January 1, 2011 when all contractors, remodelers, inspectors or other professionals who work on pre-1978 homes must be trained and certified in lead inspection and removal. Non-compliance could result in a fine of up to $37,500 by the EPA. In an effort to help expedite […]
A Review of “Mold: The War Within”
Abita Springs, LA 11/05/10 Subtitled Lessons Learned from Katrina, this book peaked my interest from the onset because we, too, were in the midst of the toxic mold problems that resulted from the most devastating hurricane ever to hit southeastern Louisiana. NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, www.NORMI.org, was formed in July […]
Chinese/Contaminated Drywall Fix Unveiled–Remediate Correctly
REPRINT from News Press, Ft. Myers, FL (Dick Hogan) A national mold remediation trade organization was in Fort Myers on Thursday demonstrating a Chinese drywall fix that carries a 10-year warranty and follow-up visits to ensure the hardy bacteria that cause air quality problems are gone for good. The drywall, imported from China mostly between […]
NORMI Approved for 10 Yr. Warranty Protection
The National Construction Warranty Corporation has approved the NORMI™ Assessment and Remediation Protocols for their 10 Yr. Warranty! Homeowners with Chinese Drywall problems can now have them SOLVED permanently by utilizing a NORMI™ professional. And those interested in learning how to perform the work so a warranty can be offered to their clients are invited […]
Protecting Yourself Against Unlicensed Contractors in Florida
Each year homeowners and businessmen lose hundreds of thousands of dollars, not to mention the mental stress, to uncertified (unlicensed) contractors and craftsmen posing as contractors. The new mold licensing law will help prevent the kind of fraud that has plagued the construction industry. Those who are currently working have an opportunity to “grandfather in” […]