TEXAS MOLD REMEDIATION QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Analysis used for airborne mold sampling - ✔✔Microscopic spore counting.
✔✔Significance of maintaining a chain-of-custody form - ✔✔It ensures the integrity and
traceability of the samples.
✔✔Contribution of a final status report - ✔✔It summarizes all work performed and
confirms that clearance criteria have been achieved.
✔✔Document detailing remediation work plan - ✔✔The project file, which includes the
work plan, inspection reports, and clearance documentation.
✔✔Importance of data loggers in post-remediation verification - ✔✔They record
temperature and humidity over time to ensure stable conditions.
✔✔Action for discrepancies found during post-remediation review - ✔✔They must be
resolved with additional remediation or reinspection.
✔✔Use of post-remediation documentation by property owner - ✔✔As proof of
remediation success for insurance or resale purposes.
✔✔Role of the Consumer Mold Information Sheet - ✔✔It informs clients of their rights
and the remediation process before work begins.
✔✔Overall goal of post-remediation verification - ✔✔To confirm that all mold has been
effectively removed and the property is safe for occupancy.
✔✔ TDLR - ✔✔Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
✔✔Project records retention period - ✔✔3 years
, ✔✔Contiguous square feet requiring licensed contractor - ✔✔25 square feet
✔✔Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (CMDR) - ✔✔Verifies that a remediation
project has met clearance criteria.
✔✔Key elements of a remediation work plan - ✔✔Remediation methods, containment
strategy, schedule, and documentation procedures.
✔✔Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR) - ✔✔The set of rules
under which mold remediation contractors in Texas are regulated.
✔✔Critical first step in mold remediation - ✔✔Identify and correct the source of
moisture.
✔✔Licensees required to maintain a physical office in Texas - ✔✔Mold assessment
technicians, assessment consultants, remediation contractors, remediation companies,
and mold analysis laboratories.
✔✔Minimum commercial general liability insurance required - ✔✔$1,000,000 per
occurrence.
✔✔Allowed exam attempts for mold remediation contractor applicant - ✔✔3 attempts
(one initial plus two retakes).
✔✔Timeframe to take the state exam after training - ✔✔6 months.
✔✔Minimum training hours required for the mold remediation contractor course - ✔✔40
hours.
✔✔Requirement after failing all three exam attempts - ✔✔Retake the approved training
course.
✔✔Administering body of the state licensing exam - ✔✔TDLR's designated exam
vendor (typically PSI).
✔✔Minimum passing score on the state exam - ✔✔70% correct.
✔✔Publication detailing exam format and licensing requirements - ✔✔The Candidate
Information Bulletin.
✔✔Completion of training - ✔✔A requirement for licensure along with a criminal
background check, meeting education/experience requirements, and proof of insurance.
ANSWERS SURE A+
✔✔Analysis used for airborne mold sampling - ✔✔Microscopic spore counting.
✔✔Significance of maintaining a chain-of-custody form - ✔✔It ensures the integrity and
traceability of the samples.
✔✔Contribution of a final status report - ✔✔It summarizes all work performed and
confirms that clearance criteria have been achieved.
✔✔Document detailing remediation work plan - ✔✔The project file, which includes the
work plan, inspection reports, and clearance documentation.
✔✔Importance of data loggers in post-remediation verification - ✔✔They record
temperature and humidity over time to ensure stable conditions.
✔✔Action for discrepancies found during post-remediation review - ✔✔They must be
resolved with additional remediation or reinspection.
✔✔Use of post-remediation documentation by property owner - ✔✔As proof of
remediation success for insurance or resale purposes.
✔✔Role of the Consumer Mold Information Sheet - ✔✔It informs clients of their rights
and the remediation process before work begins.
✔✔Overall goal of post-remediation verification - ✔✔To confirm that all mold has been
effectively removed and the property is safe for occupancy.
✔✔ TDLR - ✔✔Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation
✔✔Project records retention period - ✔✔3 years
, ✔✔Contiguous square feet requiring licensed contractor - ✔✔25 square feet
✔✔Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (CMDR) - ✔✔Verifies that a remediation
project has met clearance criteria.
✔✔Key elements of a remediation work plan - ✔✔Remediation methods, containment
strategy, schedule, and documentation procedures.
✔✔Texas Mold Assessment and Remediation Rules (TMARR) - ✔✔The set of rules
under which mold remediation contractors in Texas are regulated.
✔✔Critical first step in mold remediation - ✔✔Identify and correct the source of
moisture.
✔✔Licensees required to maintain a physical office in Texas - ✔✔Mold assessment
technicians, assessment consultants, remediation contractors, remediation companies,
and mold analysis laboratories.
✔✔Minimum commercial general liability insurance required - ✔✔$1,000,000 per
occurrence.
✔✔Allowed exam attempts for mold remediation contractor applicant - ✔✔3 attempts
(one initial plus two retakes).
✔✔Timeframe to take the state exam after training - ✔✔6 months.
✔✔Minimum training hours required for the mold remediation contractor course - ✔✔40
hours.
✔✔Requirement after failing all three exam attempts - ✔✔Retake the approved training
course.
✔✔Administering body of the state licensing exam - ✔✔TDLR's designated exam
vendor (typically PSI).
✔✔Minimum passing score on the state exam - ✔✔70% correct.
✔✔Publication detailing exam format and licensing requirements - ✔✔The Candidate
Information Bulletin.
✔✔Completion of training - ✔✔A requirement for licensure along with a criminal
background check, meeting education/experience requirements, and proof of insurance.
