Abita Springs, LA August 2014
“We have received many questions regarding the Florida licensing law and want to clear up any confusion regarding that process,” reported Doug Hoffman, Executive Director or NORMI. “Florida licensure is becoming a national model in an industry where such regulation is necessary because of its reasonable approach to the industry. Interestingly, the MRSA and MRSR license and NORMI™ credentials have proven valuable to mold professionals, no matter in which state they work.”
In November of 2013, NORMI™ was approved to offer the State of Florida proctored examination for licensure. As a result, NORMI™ has partnered with many safety councils across the State of Florida to administer the proctored examination and applicants from all over the country are now finding it easier and more convenient to apply for the Florida license. Simply by paying the examination fee, the applicant is directed to the proctoring location closest to him/her and given information on how to schedule the examination. The examination, proctored on location, is then taken online and the results are immediate. Verification documentation is then emailed to the applicant referencing his/her passing grade. This testing documentation along with his training document are a part of the initial licensure requirements.
“Although the State of Florida does not require a specific number of hours of initial training (like the 24 hrs. the State of Louisiana requires, for instance),” said Hoffman, “those who challenge the examination are advised to consider taking a course in preparation for the examination (either MRSA or MRSR Prep Course). The State of Florida DOES require documentation that the applicant has been trained (no specific hours) in ‘mold, moisture and respiratory protection’ and that training can be provided by a variety of training providers. We have also been approved by the State of Florida to provide that training, as well as the 14 hours of continuing education required for license renewal.”
NORMI, the National Organization of Remediation and Mold Inspectors, offers fourteen certifications and is a non-profit certifying trade association dedicated to support mold and IAQ professionals in the industry. NORMI™ is currently aggressively pursing licensure for every state. For more information, contact 877.251.2296 or email support@normi.org
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