Do you need a mold inspector license in Tennessee?
Tennessee does not license or register mold inspectors. Tennessee sits in mixed-humid zone 4A (warmer 3A around Memphis and the lower valleys), where summer humidity, AC condensation, and very common crawlspace ground moisture lead, with winter condensation a secondary factor. The Tennessee Department of Health publishes mold guidance and the state issues no mold-assessor credential, though mold remediation is a sub-classification of the Tennessee contractor license once labor and materials exceed $25,000. Tennessee inspectors typically hold a voluntary IICRC or ACAC certification.
Is a license required?
Tennessee does not license mold inspectors or assessors at the state level. Mold remediation is a sub-classification of the Tennessee contractor license, administered by the Board for Licensing Contractors, and is required where the cost of labor and materials exceeds $25,000. It is a contractor credential, not a mold-assessor license, and it reaches the remediation side only.
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Tennessee state agency mold guidance
Common questions
Do you need a license to be a mold inspector in Tennessee?
Tennessee issues no state mold-inspector license, so there is no state exam to sit — but that does not mean no credential is required. Mold remediation is a sub-classification of the Tennessee contractor license, administered by the Board for Licensing Contractors, and is required where the cost of labor and materials exceeds $25,000. It is a contractor credential, not a mold-assessor license, and it reaches the remediation side only.
Who regulates mold inspection in Tennessee?
No single board regulates mold inspection in Tennessee. The state's environmental and health agencies publish general mold guidance instead: https://www.tn.gov/health.html.
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