Mold post-remediation clearance test

Just was informed that a remediation company performed a remediation job and also performed his own post-clearnce testing to get paid. ](*,)-X

**My understanding all along is: **[FONT=Arial Narrow]Post-remediation clearance testing should never be performed by the removal contractor waiting to get paid for his work. The Mold Assessor that performed the initial screening and testing is the person that should perform the Post-remediation clearance testing to determine if the remediation performed by the contractor was effective. [/FONT]
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[FONT=Arial Narrow]If you are a Mold Assessor in the State of Florida what is your take on this??:roll:[/FONT]

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Agreed! Also, the law in FL provides for separation of these activities.

The Homeowner should not accept this outcome!:twisted::twisted::twisted::twisted:

I have been looking into the law and cannot find the section that states that a Mold Remediator shall not perform Clearance Testing on his own job???

[FONT=Arial][size=1]Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification Standard [/size][/FONT]**[FONT=Arial][size=1]IICRC S520
**[/size][/FONT][FONT=TimesNewRomanPSMT][size=2]IICRC Standard for Professional Mold Remediation (IICRC S520)
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[FONT=Arial][size=3]14.7 Contents Post-Remediation Verification
**[/size][/FONT][FONT=Arial][size=2]Following post-remediation evaluation by the remediator, it may be requested or required to verify the return of
the contents to Condition 1. When post-remediation verification is not performed on contents, remediators should
inform customers of the circumstances involved, advise customers in writing of potential consequences of
accepting contaminated contents, and attempt to obtain a written waiver and release of liability from customers for
those potential consequences.
When sampling is requested or required, it is recommended that a cross-section of content types be included and
that an independent IEP should conduct such activities.
[/size][/FONT]**15 Post-Remediation Verification
**[FONT=Arial][size=2]Following post-remediation evaluation by the remediator, it may be requested or required to verify the return of
the structure, systems or contents to Condition 1. In such situations, post-remediation verification should be
performed by an independent IEP. It is recommended that the criteria and process used in the post-remediation
verification be documented.
The post-remediation verification can include subjective or objective criteria. Subjective criteria can include but
are not limited to, visual inspection and odor detection and characterization. Objective criteria can include but are
not limited to, analytical testing (e.g., moisture monitoring, temperature and relative humidity) and environmental
sampling.
Post-remediation verification provides a measure of assurance, within sampling, testing and analysis limitations,
that the structure, systems or contents have been remediated to Condition 1.
[/size][/FONT]**16 Indoor Environmental Professional
**[FONT=Arial][size=2]The IICRC S520 defines an indoor environmental professional (IEP) as an individual who is qualified by
knowledge, skill, education, training, certification or experience to perform an “assessment” of the fungal ecology
of structures, systems, and contents at the job site, create a sampling strategy, sample the indoor environment,
submit to an appropriate laboratory or individual, interpret laboratory data, determine Condition 1, 2 and 3, and
verify the return of the fungal ecology to Condition 1.
Using the IICRC S520 as guidance, a qualified remediator can use the preliminary determination to develop a
scope of work (work plans, protocols or specifications) for a mold remediation project. However, when a preremediation
assessment or post-remediation verification is requested or required, it should be performed by an
IEP. The assessment information can assist the remediator in developing additional technical specifications,
detailed protocols and post-remediation verification parameters[/size][/FONT].
[FONT=Arial][size=2]It is preferable that the IEP be an unbiased resource. An IEP engaged to perform pre-remediation assessment or
post-remediation verification should be independent of the remediator. In some jurisdictions, the law may require
that the inspection and assessment function be performed by an individual or entity independent of the
remediator. If there are complexities, complications or conflicts, a remediator may need to request additional input
or guidance from the IEP.
[/size][/FONT]**17 Final Documentation
**[FONT=Arial][size=2]After post-remediation evaluation and verification, it is recommended that the remediator take appropriate action
to close the job, complete closing paperwork and project documentation. Final documentation can include a
certificate of completion, which involves entering into an agreement with the customer acknowledging the
completion of the project; documenting the post-remediation evaluation and verification; obtaining final project
payment and releasing liens; or filing lien notices as necessary. In addition, there can be notices or other
requirements specific to the laws and regulations of the jurisdiction in which a mold remediation project is located.
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(f) Accept any compensation, inducement, or reward from a mold assessor or mold assessor’s company for the referral of any business from the mold assessor or the mold assessor’s company.
(g) Offer any compensation, inducement, or reward to a mold assessor or mold assessor’s company for the referral of any business from the mold assessor or the mold assessor’s company.

If your the remediator and perform the assessment aren’t you obtaining compensation as an assessor?

468.8419 Prohibitions; penalties.— (1) A person may not: (a) Effective July 1, 2011, perform or offer to perform any mold assessment unless the mold assessor has documented training in water, mold, and respiratory protection under s. 468.8414(2).
(b) Effective July 1, 2011, perform or offer to perform any mold assessment unless the person has complied with the provisions of this part.
© Use the name or title “certified mold assessor,” “registered mold assessor,” “licensed mold assessor,” “mold assessor,” “professional mold assessor,” or any combination thereof unless the person has complied with the provisions of this part.
(d) Perform or offer to perform any mold remediation to a structure on which the mold assessor or the mold assessor’s company provided a mold assessment within the last 12 months. This paragraph does not apply to a certified contractor who is classified in s. 489.105(3) as a Division I contractor. However, the department may adopt rules requiring that, if such contractor performs the mold assessment and offers to perform the mold remediation, the contract for mold remediation provided to the homeowner discloses that he or she has the right to request competitive bids.
(e) Inspect for a fee any property in which the assessor or the assessor’s company has any financial or transfer interest.
(f) Accept any compensation, inducement, or reward from a mold remediator or mold remediator’s company for the referral of any business to the mold remediator or the mold remediator’s company.
(g) Offer any compensation, inducement, or reward to a mold remediator or mold remediator’s company for the referral of any business from the mold remediator or the mold remediator’s company.
(h) Accept an engagement to make an omission of the assessment or conduct an assessment in which the assessment itself, or the fee payable for the assessment, is contingent upon the conclusions of the assessment.

(2) A mold remediator, a company that employs a mold remediator, or a company that is controlled by a company that also has a financial interest in a company employing a mold remediator may not: (a) Perform or offer to perform any mold remediation unless the remediator has documented training in water, mold, and respiratory protection under s. 468.8414(2).
(b) Perform or offer to perform any mold remediation unless the person has complied with the provisions of this part.
© Use the name or title “certified mold remediator,” “registered mold remediator,” “licensed mold remediator,” “mold remediator,” “professional mold remediator,” or any combination thereof unless the person has complied with the provisions of this part.
(d) Perform or offer to perform any mold assessment to a structure on which the mold remediator or the mold remediator’s company provided a mold remediation within the last 12 months. This paragraph does not apply to a certified contractor who is classified in s. 489.105(3) as a Division I contractor. However, the department may adopt rules requiring that, if such contractor performs the mold remediation and offers to perform the mold assessment, the contract for mold assessment provided to the homeowner discloses that he or she has the right to request competitive bids.
(e) Remediate for a fee any property in which the mold remediator or the mold remediator’s company has any financial or transfer interest.
(f) Accept any compensation, inducement, or reward from a mold assessor or mold assessor’s company for the referral of any business from the mold assessor or the mold assessor’s company.
(g) Offer any compensation, inducement, or reward to a mold assessor or mold assessor’s company for the referral of any business from the mold assessor or the mold assessor’s company.

(3) Any person who violates any provision of this section commits: (a) A misdemeanor of the second degree for a first violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
(b) A misdemeanor of the first degree for a second violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.
© A felony of the third degree for a third or subsequent violation, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(4) This section does not apply to unlicensed activity as described in 1paragraph (1)(a), 1paragraph (1)(b), or s. 455.228 that occurs before July 1, 2011.
History.—s. 3, ch. 2007-235; s. 124, ch. 2008-4; s. 29, ch. 2010-106; s. 21, ch. 2010-176.
1Note.—As amended by s. 21, ch. 2010-176; the s. 29, ch. 2010-106, version cited to “paragraphs (1)(a)-(d)” instead of “paragraph (1)(a), paragraph (1)(b).”

What Russell said.