Florida
Mold Remediation License
- Expires
- Yes
- Renewal
- 2 years (licences expire 31 July of even-numbered years)
- Continuing education
- 14 hours of general continuing education per biennial licence period, made up of at least 6 hours on water and moisture intrusion, 4 hours on mold and mold safety including respiratory protection, 2 hours on report writing and 2 hours on standards of practice
Exam and eligibility details
Florida licenses mold assessors and mold remediators separately through DBPR under Chapter 468 Part XVI, Florida Statutes and Rule 61-31, Florida Administrative Code. Qualifying routes are a two-year degree in microbiology, engineering, architecture, industrial hygiene, occupational safety or a related field plus a minimum of 1 year of field experience, or a high school diploma or equivalent plus 4 years of documented field experience. Biennial renewal fee for active status is $105 for each of the mold assessor and mold remediator licences ($100 renewal plus a $5 unlicensed activity fee). DBPR opens the renewal window 90 to 120 days before expiry and notifies by email.