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Suggestions for Working With Firms Offering Services for Indoor Air Quality Problems
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There are no Federal, state or local registrations, certifications or required qualifications
for indoor air industry. KDHE and JCED do not recommend any particular firm. However, we do
offer some advice to help you choose the right firm for you.
It is important to ask for references and qualifications as well as what specific work will
be done and the expected cost of that work. It is also advisable to contact more than one
company and get multiple estimates prior to hiring a company to perform environmental work.
Here are some suggestions to consider in your search: |
- Ask if the individuals conducting the testing are certified by any of the following professional
organizations:
- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA)
- Industrial Air Quality Association (IAQA)
- American Indoor Air Quality Council (AmIAQC)
- Mid-Atlantic Environmental Hygiene Resource Center (MEHRC)
- Mold testing is seldom needed. If you see mold, it means you have mold, and testing to determine
the type or strain will not be of any benefit to you and will be expensive. If the inspector says it
is necessary to collect samples, ask how it will help, and if the samples will be analyzed by an AIHA
accredited laboratory. A current listing of accredited environmental microbiology laboratories is
available on the
AIHA website. Sample analysis by an accredited lab ensures that the highest level of QA/QC is
followed.
- Ask if the mold inspector or their firm are affiliated with, either directly or indirectly, a
remediation firm. There might be a conflict of interest if a company who inspects or assesses the
problem also would be the company to perform the remediation work.
- Ask if the inspector or inspection firm carry professional liability insurance (with
mold coverage if that is the issue). It would be helpful to request a copy of their insurance
certificate showing
current coverage.
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