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Confronting Convention—Ron Jones

Excerpt from GreenBuilder 01.2012 A favorite story of mine comes from an interview with Thomas Edison who, late in his life, reportedly confided that if he “had known anything about metallurgy” he would never have invented the incandescent light bulb, because he “would have known it is impossible”. The human imagination may be among the [...]

Della White Cancer Research–Support Program

Abita Springs, LA Doug Hoffman, Executive Director of NORMI (National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors) announced last night on CE Training that the month of October will be dedicated to the memory of Della White, NORMI Director, who succombed to breast cancer in January of 2011. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “Della [...]

Earthquake Doesn’t Stop Training

Abita Springs, LA NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, conducted its first Virginia Mold Licensing class in Alexandria last week between an earthquake and impending Hurricane Irene. The successful training provided three days of mold training for professionals who were interested in being trained as Mold Inspectors and Mold Remediator Supervisors which [...]

NORMI Schedules Mold Classes in Pennsylvania

Abita Springs, 08/02/2011 NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, announced today that mold classes have been scheduled in Pennsylvania to meet the new Commonwealth of Virginia DPOR Mold Licensing Law and give Pennsylvania mold professionals the training and credibility they need to succeed in the marketplace. The classes will be held at Schaper’s Supply [...]

NORMI Schedules Remediation/Assessor Class in Virginia

Abita Springs, 08/02/2011 NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors, announced today that classes have been scheduled in Virginia to meet the new Commonwealth of Virginia DPOR Mold Licensing Law. The classes will be held at the Holiday Inn–Eisenhower in Alexandria, Virginia on 08/24-26/11 and include the 16 hour Mold Worker, 24 [...]

NORMI Approved for Virginia Mold Training

Abita Springs, LA The Commonwealth of Virginia legislature has put into place a Mold Licensing Law regulating work in the mold industry effective July 1, 2011. Professionals must be licensed in three areas of expertise, namely Mold Remediation Worker, Mold Remediation Supervisor and Mold Inspector. Additionally, NORMI, the National Organization of Remediators and Mold Inspectors [...]

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NEW LEGISLATION OFFERED FOR VIRGINIA

NORMI was recently invited to offer suggestions to the State of Virginia for a potential licensing law governing the mold industry. NORMI was honored to put this legislation together and for good reason-the industry needs a clear definition of remediation, sanitization, and the scope of work for both inspectors and remediators.

NORMI believes the licensing of Inspectors, Remediators, Training Providers, and Environmental Laboratories will begin the process of legitimatizing the mold industry and eliminate the "fly-by-nights" and "scam artists".

Inspectors should be given a clear criteria by which they can suggest mold sanitization or mold remediation. They should learn how to properly evaluate the affect of the environment on the occupants, the exterior, and the interior as they affect indoor air quality.

Remediators should be trained in the standard techniques of remediating mold in the environment. However, they should also understand the methods by which they could develop a "mold-free" home after the remediation process has been completed.

Training Providers, like NORMI, should be regulated by the state and their curriculums should meet a strict criteria so those who are trained will have the credibility they need in this dynamic industry.

Environmental Laboratories should provide credentials that evidence expertise in the environmental field and the consumer should have confidence that the reports produced meet some standard established by the state.

NORMI is making an impact and will continue to work hard striving to provide a resource for the consumer and the legislator who is interested in getting correct information on mold and mildew.