Several houses and commercial buildings in California are vulnerable to mold growth. Exposure to mold spores is known to cause severe health problems. That’s why the California authorities appoint inspectors to conduct regular checks at mold-prone areas.
How to Become a Mold Inspector in California?
If you want to acquire certification as a mold inspector in California, you must pass a particular exam. The International Indoor Air Quality Commission offers mold inspection certification online.
You can become a Certified Mold Inspector using a free training course at the Nachi.org website in Colorado.
Anyway, the excellent Mold inspection textbook can be download here.
One hour mold inspection training you can see in the video below:
Later on, you may pursue additional courses or training in the relevant field.
Given below is the stepwise procedure to go about the mold inspector certification exam:
Register for the Exam
Certification is necessary to become a professional mold inspector/remediator in California. So, firstly, you have to apply/register for the certification test. This test is taken by a national organization, namely The International Indoor Air Quality Commission. You can get the exam application online from iiaqc.org. The commission’s website is available 24X7. You may call 772-539-0118 between 9 am-5 pm (EST) for queries related to the exam.
Prepare for the Exam
After you register for the certification exam, you will get the study material and guides in pdf format via email. From the preparation guides, you will gain fundamental knowledge about mold and its life cycle. You will also learn about mold removal and remediation methods.
Take the Exam
The online certification test is available 24X7. IIAQC exams are confidential. Once you start the test, you will be required to complete it within a given time limit. The exam is an open-book type and consists of true/false and multiple-choice questions. A total of 100 questions are asked in the test, and you need to score more than the stated minimum percentage. Generally, the passing score is set at 79%. However, you are allowed to retake the test any number of times.
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