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(805) 735-4848
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CIE |
Council-certified Indoor
Environmentalist (CIE)
CIE experience and training covers a wide range of
disciplines, including but not limited to:
Industrial Hygiene – The Environmental Consultant
understands the sources and potential effects of chemicals
and other substances in the indoor environment, from
asbestos to formaldehyde to VOCs.
Building Sciences – The Environmental Consultant understands
the building envelope and has experience in the disciplines
related to the design, construction and operation of
buildings. These disciplines include architecture, building
codes, HVAC, plumbing, insulation, concrete and building
materials, weather proofing, facilities maintenance,
acoustics, ergonomics, air and moisture flows, pressure
relationships, temperature and humidity monitoring, infrared
thermography and diagnostic air sampling.
Environmental Risk Assessment – The Environmental Consultant
understands the consequences (intended and unintended) of
building design, operation and maintenance decisions and
their potential to impact overall environmental quality. |
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CRMI |
Council-certified Residential Mold
Inspector (CRMI)
CRMI training specializes in structural inspection of real
estate for visible evidences of conditions associated with
indoor mold issues and basic sampling regimen designed to
confirm suspected mold contamination. The inspector
recommends the services of a consultant or remediator when
contamination is present. |
IAQ CERTIFYING BODIES: |
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The American Indoor Air Quality Council (AmIAQC):
The AmIAQC promotes awareness, education and
certification in the field of Indoor Air Quality by
establishing credible certifications that provide lasting
value to professionals, their clients and the public.
The organization's goal is to serve the public interest with
integrity as an independent certifying body.
AmIAQC certifications are accredited by the
Council of
Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB). |
IAQ INDUSTRY STANDARDS: |
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Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO)
is a non-profit organization that provides a national forum
for the development and publication of voluntary consensus
standards for the assessment of indoor environments. As an
American National Standards Institute Accredited Standards
Developer, IESO's mission is to be the foremost developer
and provider of voluntary consensus indoor environmental
quality standards, related technical information, and
services having recognized quality and applicability that
promote public health and safety, and the overall quality of
life. |
IAQ
MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATIONS & ASSOCIATIONS: |
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The Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) is a
non-profit, 501(c)(6) organization established in 1995 to
promote uniform standards, procedures and protocols in the
Indoor Air Quality industry. It's membership serves a
diverse range of professions and trades including
Environmental Consultants, HVAC Practitioners, Design
Engineers, Restorers and Remediators, Industrial Hygienists,
Building & Facilities Managers, Attorneys, Manufacturers
Reps and many others in related fields.
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The RespirNet is a
national network of independent professionals dedicated to
practicing standards of excellence in their respective
specialty fields related to Indoor Air Quality.
RespirNet Associates:
Practice their profession in strict compliance with
standards and guidelines established by recognized industry
trade groups, including the Indoor Environmental Standards
Organization (IESO).
Utilize only RespirNet authorized accredited laboratories.
Subject all analytical data for review by a Certified Indoor
Environmentalist (CIE), a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH),
a Certified Indoor Air Quality Manager (CIAQM) or other
industry recognized certified professional. Maintain active
memberships in professional indoor air quality industry
trade groups. |
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