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Frequently Asked Questions

 

Member Status Explained

Active NORMI Member

Those trained professionals who are currently and actively working in the industry of their choosing. Members participate in continuing education and meet standards set by NORMI.

Charter NORMI Member

This designation applies to ACTIVE Members who have a long history of membership and involvement in the industry of their area of expertise.

Pending NORMI Member

Those potential members who have registered for an upcoming class awaiting approval for membership and/or certification.

Inactive NORMI Member

Those trained professionals who have chosen to become inactive in the industry or not re-certify in the area of expertise in which they were trained.

NORMIProETF

This logo indicates that this member is a part of the NORMIPro Environmental TASC Force and available, when needed, for disaster recovery or other charitable work.

 

 

Certifications Explained

INSPECTORS

CMA

CMA - NORMI® Certified Mold Assessor

The CMA is a fully licensed and insured professional, trained to meet specific state requirements for licensure (where applicable), who has completed at least 60 hours of education in advanced mold assessment techniques including mold, water, and respiratory protection (PPE). Based on a NORMI proctored examination, this experienced professional develops an IAQ profile using investigative techniques and writes protocol for either sanitization or remediation based on IICRC S500, IICRC S520, NYC Guidelines, and EPA Standards. The CMA has also been trained in corrosive drywall (CDW or Chinese Drywall) screening and mitigation, based on the latest information provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), EPA, and other governmental controlling agencies.

 

QMA - NORMI® Qualified Mold Assessor

The QMA has completed the additional 16 hour course (total of 24 hours of classroom training) on IAQ/Mold Inspection and passed the test, showing proficiency in understanding how to investigate mold problems, develop an IAQ profile, and offer suggestions for a solution.

CMI

CMI - NORMI® Certified IAQ/Mold Inspector

The CMI does the investigation of IAQ/Mold Problems and develops an IAQ Profile for the purpose of recommending, based on NORMI® criteria, either Sanitization or Remediation solutions. The CMI has demonstrated in-field proficiency in the entire investigative process by completing actual inspections in the field.

 

QMI - NORMI® Qualified IAQ/Mold Inspector

The QMI has completed the beginning 8 hour course on IAQ/Mold Inspection and passed the test, showed proficiency in understanding how to investigate mold problems, developing an IAQ profile, and offering suggestions for a solution.

REMEDIATORS

CMR

CMR - NORMI® Certified Mold Remediator

The CMR is a fully licensed and insured professional, trained to meet specific state requirements for licensure (where applicable), who has completed at least 30 hours of education in mold remediation techniques including assessment, mold, water, and respiratory protection (PPE). Based on a NORMI proctored examination, this experienced professional develops follows industry standard protocols for either sanitization and remediation based on IICRC S500, IICRC S520, NYS Guidelines, and EPA Standards. The CMR has also been trained in corrosive drywall (CDW or Chinese Drywall) screening and mitigation, based on the latest information provided by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), EPA, and other governmental controlling agencies.

 

QMR - NORMI® Qualified Remediator

The QMR has completed a 28 hour course on Mold Remediation and passed the test, showed proficiency in understanding how to investigate mold problems, sanitization and remediation techniques according to standard methods that include establishing containment, negative pressure, and demolition.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS

 

CIEA - NORMI® Certified Indoor Environmental Advisor

The CIEA has completed three days of training in all areas of IAQ and Water including the latest techniques for addressing both and is able to develop an entire Indoor Environmental Impact Evaluation and offer extensive solutions affecting IAQ and Water Quality.

 

CEE - NORMI® Certified Environmental Evaluator

The CEE is trained in an 8 hour course to evaluate indoor environments for the purpose of developing a profile of issues that dramatically affect IAQ, Drinking water, and other healthier living issues and is familiar with current technologies available for solving such problems having been trained to offer a limited scope of solutions.

CFS

CFS - NORMI® Certified Formaldehyde Screener

The CFS has completed a course on formaldehyde, the sources in our indoor environments, its deleterious health affects, screening processes to establish baselines and improvements, and methods by which formaldehyde in indoor environments may be substantially reduced and managed. The first training of its kind is offered to the public and IAQ professionals who are concerned about reducing and managing formaldehyde levels and other VOCs. Professionals are trained in utilizing both formaldehyde and microbe sampling to create healthier environments indoors.

 

QEE - NORMI® Qualified Environmental Evaluator

The QEE has completed an 8 hour course on indoor environmental issues and passed the test, showed proficiency in understanding those issues and, having become familiar with current technologies available for solving such problems, is able to offer a limited scope of solutions.

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS

CBA

CBA - NORMI® Certified Biocide Applicator

The CBA is trained ONLINE or ONSITE to apply NORMI. approved, green technology, safe and proven anti-microbials, protectants, encapsulates, biocides, and other chemicals for the prevention and control of surface microbes including mold, bacteria, and algae. Being able to offer long-term warranties for such contaminants is a function of this certification.

 

CCDWA - NORMI® Certified Contaminated Drywall Assessor

The NORMI Certified CDW Assessor (CCDWA)-The NORMI Certified CDW Assessor is a fully licensed and insured professional trained in all aspects of IAQ-related and CDW assessment because, first and foremost, the issues related to corrosive drywall are indoor air quality problems.

 

CCDWR - NORMI® Certified Contaminated Drywall Remediator

The NORMI Certified CDW Remediator (CCDWR)-The NORMI Certified CDW Remediator is a fully licensed and insured construction professional who has met the stringent requirements associated with the mold remediation certification (NORMI Certified Mold Remediator) also offered by NORMI.

CIS

CIS - NORMI® Certified Indoor Air Quality Specialist

This business professional has received extensive training in indoor air quality including the technologies used to solve indoor air quality problems. Indoor Air Quality is a multi-faceted problem and requires a multi-strategic approach to solving those problems. These professionals are familiar with the vertical markets that comprise the industry as well as specific applications and onsite installation of purification and filtration equipment.
 

CPW - NORMI® Certified Protocol Writer

The NORMI Certified Protocol Writer (CPW) has been trained as an Assessor and understands the remediation concepts that support the IICRC S5200, IICRC S520, NYC Guildelines, and EPA Standards. Based on the NORMI Proctored Examination, this experienced and well-trained professional develops a protocol that follows industry standards and supports the NORMI Certificate of Sanitization program, assuring the client that the project will be done correctly and according to General Accepted Industry Standards. The CPW develops a Scope of Work that protects the Remediator from down-side litigation and the homeowner from the recurrence of mold infestation.

 

FRAP - NORMI® First Responder Awareness Program (Trainer/Provider)

This NORMI trained business professional provides quality training to Emergency Service Workers (Police, Fire, Paremetics, First Aid Workers, Healthcare Professionals, etc.) on the potential hazards associated with MOLD and other indoor air quality contaminants as they could affect the health and safety of the Emergency First Responder. This service is provided, by request, FREE of charge to interested groups as a part of the NORMI Community Awareness Program.
NTP

NTP - NORMI® Trained Professional

The NTP, no less important to NORMI. than the certified professionals, is a trained professional within our affiliate group of licensed HVAC Contractors, Building Contractors, IAQ Specialists, Pesticide Applicators, and many others who are continuing to be trained by NORMI in their respective fields.

Affiliate Member

Affiliate - NORMI® Affiliate Member

An Affiliate is an industry professional or Company that is a NORMI. Member who may not have completed NORMI training or certification, but has the rights and privileges of an active member including all membership benefits.

PSP

PSP - NORMI® Professional Screening Partner

If you sell indoor air quality products and services you need to be trained on assessing indoor environments. This program is designed to train IAQ Professionals in a solution-based assessment process that includes surveying the customer for perceived IAQ problems, evaluating the indoor environment and quantifying those problems, and offering solutions that are wholistic and represent the latest technologies for IAQ management. HVAC Contractors, Home Inspectors, Facility Maintenance Directors, and other IAQ Professionals will be trained in effective ways to solve indoor environmental issues.