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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take the Build and Renovate to Avoid Mold or Let's Clear the Air seminar?
Anyone who is interested can take the course. Builders, architects, designers, home inspectors, public health inspectors, mechanical contractors, environmental consultants, insurance claims adjusters, real estate appraisers or property managers will benefit from this course.
Will I become an expert after taking this seminar?
The seminar will provide you with a basic understanding of indoor air quality principles. At the end of the session, you will learn common causes of indoor air quality problems and solutions. You will be able to do an IAQ audit of your own home and improve its air quality.
Who can take the Residential IAQ Investigator course?
The ideal candidate is one who has a solid background in building science, construction/renovation, mechanical systems or home inspections. All candidates must take either the Build and Renovate to Avoid Mold workshop or the Let's Clear the Air seminar, and many candidates have taken the R-2000 Builder’s course, and the HRAI Designer and Installer courses or equivalents. He/she must be interested in conducting IAQ investigations. The candidate must have good interpersonal and writing skills. Non-smokers are given a higher priority.
I have taken Indoor Air Quality courses given by other organizations. Do I still need to take the prerequisite 1-day session?
Yes. The Build and Renovate to Avoid Mold workshop and the Let’s Clear the Air seminar lays the groundwork for the investigations.
What if I do not have all the qualifications?
You may be accepted the three-day course, but would be required to take courses before proceeding to the field training.
Should I buy instruments to equip myself for investigations?
No. The CMHC investigative procedure does not rely on instrumentation. It is based on an informed inspection of the home and not on measurements. All you need is a thermometer-hygrometer.
In the field training portion of the program, do I get help finding houses to inspect?
You will have to find these houses yourself. Some people investigate houses of family or friends.
Would I be able to charge a client while I am doing the field training?
You can charge, but inform the client that you are doing the field training. An instructor will review your work and you can give the report to the homeowner only after it has been reviewed.
Do I get certified after I complete the program?
No. There is no certification. You will receive a diploma as evidence of successful completion of the program. Your name can also be included in the list of graduates whose professional services are available to the public.