Mold inspector licensing in New York
New York licenses mold assessors, mold remediation contractors, and mold abatement workers through the Department of Labor under Labor Law Article 32. The law requires the assessment to be independent from the remediation: a licensee who performs the mold assessment on a property cannot also perform the remediation on that same property, and vice versa. Article 32 applies to projects on areas greater than ten square feet, exempting incidental small-area cleanups.
Is a license required?
New York licenses mold inspectors or assessors through New York State Department of Labor (Mold Program) under N.Y. Labor Law Article 32 (Mold).
Regulating authority: New York State Department of Labor (Mold Program) (N.Y. Labor Law Article 32 (Mold)).
Official source
New York State Department of Labor (Mold Program)
Common questions
Do you need a license to be a mold inspector in New York?
Yes. New York licenses mold inspectors or assessors through New York State Department of Labor (Mold Program) under N.Y. Labor Law Article 32 (Mold).
Who regulates mold inspection in New York?
New York State Department of Labor (Mold Program). See the official guidance at https://dol.ny.gov/mold-program.
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