03-11-2024 - NYS Mold Remediation Contractor Initial - Rochester, NY

Why should you take this Mold Remediation Contractor course?

All contractors who perform mold remediation or abatement work are required to take this NYS Mold Remediation Contractor Initial course. The course covers the health hazards of mold as well as workplace safety, engineering controls, and best practices for everything from preparation to cleanup.

New York State regulations require contractors who operate a company that performs mold remediation services or write/approve mold remediation work plans to have a mold remediation contractor license from an accredited training program. Upon successful completion of the course, student will be able to submit an application to New York State Department of Labor Licensing unit to obtain a license.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Participants who wish to receive a NYS Mold License are required to have a valid NYS DMV ID number, in the form of a drivers license or non-driver state ID card. You do not have to be a resident of NY to apply for a non-driver ID card.

Who should take this Mold Remediation Contractor course?

Any business engaged in mold remediation must be licensed with NY DOL. Mold remediation is defined as the business of removal, cleaning, sanitizing, or surface disinfection of mold, mold containment, and waste handling of mold and materials used to remove mold form surfaces by a business enterprise, including but not limited to, sole proprietorships. 

Building consultants, construction professionals, abatement contractors, and environmental remediation and consulting companies who want to perform mold remediation work safely and effectively, and ensure that they stay compliant with New York State regulations per Section 931.2 and avoid fines, should take this NYS Mold Remediation Contractor Initial course.

Course Topics Include:

• Introduction to Sources, Conditions, and Preventing of Mold Growth
• Potential Health Effects from Mold Exposure
• Workplace Hazards - PPE, Respirators, Asbestos, Confined Spaces, etc.
• Technical and Legal Considerations for NYS Law
• State-of-the-Art Work Practices and New Technologies
• Documentation, Reports-Writing, Field Notes, Chain of Custody Forms, etc.
• Clearance Testing and Procedures
• Building Construction, Building Sciences, Moisture Control, Water Intrusion Events
• Basics of HVAC Systems, inspection and Assessment of HVAC
• Writing Mold Management Plans, Mold Remediation Plans, Determining Clearance Criteria
• Post Remediation Clearance Testing Procedures, Review Remediation Plans
• Engineering Controls
• Overview of How Mold Remediation Projects are Conducted
• Containment and Air Filtration
• Work Practices for Removing, Cleaning and Treating Mold
• Requirements for Worker Protection; Respiratory Program, Safety Plans
• Contract Specifications, Job Cost Estimates, Liability and Insurance Costs
• Protecting Public and Occupants from Mold Exposure
• EPA, NYCDOH, OSHA, IICRC S520

Mold Remediation Contractor License Information

An applicant for a Mold Remediation License must:

• Be eighteen (18) years of age or older,
• Satisfactorily complete a Mold Remediation Contractor Training Course from a Department of Labor approved training provider,
• Pay the statutorily required application fee of $500, and
• Submit proof of:
• Workers’ Compensation coverage
• Disability insurance coverage
• Liability insurance coverage of at least $50,000 providing coverage for claims from the licensed activities and operations performed according to New York State Labor Law Article 32.