Newly passed legislation in Virginia requires all professional mold remediators in the state to hold certification from the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC).

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin signed HB 1270 into law earlier this week after it was unanimously passed by the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates. The legislation, which goes into effect July 1, makes it a violation of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act “to sell or offer for sale services as a professional mold remediator, to be performed upon any residential dwelling, without holding a mold remediation certification from the IICRC.”

“Several legislators told me that improper mold remediation was a common subject of calls they receive from constituents,” said Robbie Bradshaw, IICRC director of government relations. “We were glad to see policymakers come together in a bi-partisan manner and utilize IICRC’s industry certifications to address these issues.”

“We commend the state of Virginia for recognizing the importance of proper education and certification in mold remediation,” said Carey Vermeulen, IICRC president and chairman. “We will continue to advocate and support policy initiatives that elevate industry standards and certifications.”

Visit the IICRC website for more information on acquiring mold remediation certification.

About IICRC
The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is an ANSI-accredited standards-setting body for the flooring inspection, floor covering, and specialized fabric cleaning and disaster restoration industries. Organized in 1972, IICRC currently represents more than 5,700 certified firms and 54,000 certified technicians in 22 countries. For more information, visit iicrc.org.