Section 20-3203. SCOPE OF MOLD LICENSES

 

3203.1An indoor mold assessment professional is permitted to:

 

(a)Record visual observations and take on-site measurements, including temperature, humidity, and moisture levels, during an initial or post-remediation mold assessment;

 

(b)Collect samples for mold analysis during a mold assessment;

 

(c)Plan surveys to identify conditions favorable for indoor mold growth or to determine the presence, extent, amount, or identity of mold or suspected mold in a building;

 

(d)Conduct activities recommended in a plan developed under paragraph (c) of this subsection and describe and interpret the results of those activities;

 

(e)Determine locations at which the licensee or individuals under the licensee’s supervision shall record observations, take measurements, or collect samples;

 

(f)Prepare a mold assessment report, including the observations made, measurements taken, and locations and analysis;

 

(g)Develop a mold management plan for a building or dwelling unit, including recommendations for periodic surveillance, response actions, and prevention and control of indoor mold growth;

 

(h)Prepare a mold remediation protocol, including the evaluation and selection of appropriate remediation strategies, personal protective equipment, engineering controls, project layout, post-remediation verification evaluation methods and criteria, and preparation of plans and specifications; and

 

(i)Evaluate a mold remediation project for the purpose of verifying that indoor mold identified for the remediation project has been remediated as outlined in a mold remediation protocol.

 

3203.2An indoor mold remediation professional is permitted to:

 

(a)Perform mold remediation, as defined in § 3299.1;

 

(b)Prepare a mold remediation work plan providing instructions for the remediation efforts to be performed for a mold remediation project;

 

(c)Conduct and interpret the results of activities recommended in a mold remediation work plan developed under paragraph (b) of this subsection; and

 

(d)Complete appropriate sections of a verification report, as defined in § 3299.1.

 

 

authority

Sections 103(b)(1)(B)(ii)(III) and 107(4) of the District Department of the Environment Establishment Act of 2005, effective February 15, 2006 (D.C. Law 16-51; D.C. Official Code § 8-151.03 (b)(1)(B)(ii)(III) and 8-151.07(4) (2013 Repl. & 2015 Supp.)); Title III, Subtitle B of the Air Quality Amendment Act of 2014, effective September 9, 2014 (D.C. Law 20-135; D.C. Official Code §§ 8-241.01 et seq. (2013 Repl. & 2015 Supp.)); and Mayor’s Order 2006-61, dated June 14, 2006.

source

Final Rulemaking published at 63 DCR 6098 (April 22, 2016).