Question 1

What is the difference between mold remediation and mold assessment in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Mold remediation is the physical removal and containment of mold contamination, performed under an MRSR 1220 license. Mold assessment is the independent evaluation, moisture mapping and air quality sampling performed under an MRSA 1068 license. Florida law requires these services to be performed by separate licensed parties on any single property.

Question 2

What does Florida Statute 468.8419 require regarding mold assessment and remediation?

Accepted Answer

Florida Statute 468.8419 prohibits the same licensed party from performing both the mold assessment and the mold remediation on a single property within a 12-month period. The assessment must be conducted by a licensed mold assessor (MRSA), and the clearance testing after remediation must be performed by a party independent of the remediator. This legal separation protects property owners from conflicts of interest and ensures unbiased results.

Question 3

How quickly does mold grow after water damage or a hurricane?

Accepted Answer

Mold typically begins growing within 24 to 48 hours after a water intrusion event, such as a hurricane storm surge or a burst pipe. Visible colonies often appear within 48 to 72 hours if the structural moisture content is not rapidly stabilized using professional drying equipment.

Question 4

What is Post-Remediation Verification (PRV)?

Accepted Answer

Post-Remediation Verification, or clearance testing, is the final step in the remediation process. An independent, third-party licensed mold assessor conducts a visual inspection and air quality sampling to verify that the remediation was successful and the property is safe for re-occupancy. A Certificate of Clearance is issued upon passing.

Question 5

Do insurance carriers accept your documentation?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All project documentation — including moisture mapping, air quality sampling results, IICRC S520 and S500 protocol records, and Certificates of Clearance — is formatted to meet the strict documentation standards of major insurance carriers operating in Florida.

Question 6

What are IICRC S520 and S500 standards?

Accepted Answer

The International Institute of Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) establishes the industry standards for remediation. S520 is the standard for professional mold remediation, detailing safe containment and removal protocols. S500 is the standard for professional water damage restoration, detailing extraction, structural drying and psychrometry.

Question 7

How long does the mold remediation process take?

Accepted Answer

The timeline depends on the scope of contamination. A standard residential remediation typically takes three to five days to complete the physical removal and structural drying. Lab results for the subsequent clearance testing are typically available within 24 to 48 hours, subject to laboratory processing times.

Question 8

Do I have to disclose mold when selling a house in Florida?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Under the Florida Supreme Court ruling in Johnson v. Davis, sellers must disclose any known latent defects that materially affect the value of residential property, which includes known mold contamination or past water intrusion. A documented assessment and a Certificate of Clearance protect both buyers and sellers during the transaction.

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