Mold inspector licensing in Louisiana
Louisiana licenses mold remediation contractors through the State Licensing Board for Contractors under the contractor-licensing law (La. R.S. 37:2150.1 et seq.). The requirement attaches to remediation work performed for compensation above a statutory dollar threshold; Louisiana does not maintain a separate mold-ASSESSOR license, so an inspector who only assesses and samples (and does not perform remediation) is not licensed under this regime. Assessors typically carry a voluntary IICRC or ACAC certification instead.
Is a license required?
Louisiana licenses mold inspectors or assessors through Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (Mold Remediation) under La. R.S. 37:2150.1 et seq. (Mold Remediation).
Regulating authority: Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (Mold Remediation) (La. R.S. 37:2150.1 et seq. (Mold Remediation)).
Official source
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (Mold Remediation)
Common questions
Do you need a license to be a mold inspector in Louisiana?
Yes. Louisiana licenses mold inspectors or assessors through Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (Mold Remediation) under La. R.S. 37:2150.1 et seq. (Mold Remediation).
Who regulates mold inspection in Louisiana?
Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (Mold Remediation). See the official guidance at https://www.lslbc.louisiana.gov/.
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