Connecticut Guidelines for Mold Abatement Contractors

Mold Abatement Plans

• The Connecticut guidelines state that contractors who identify a mold problem should find the water source; fix the leak or stop the water; remove all moldy materials; discard porous materials that have been wet for at least 48 hours; and develop and implement a mold abatement plan tailored to the site.

Training and Credentials

• Although Connecticut does not license mold abatement contractors as of 2010, it states that all contractors should hold credentials from a private licensing agency. In addition, all projects should have a full-time abatement supervisor, and all workers should know how to use personal protective equipment. Abatement contractors who are unsure of the proper procedures should seek third-party oversight and assistance.

Goals

• The goals of a mold abatement plan are to eliminate all visible mold, reduce any hidden mold and restore the area's microbial condition to that of non-affected areas. As of 2010, the DPH advises contractors to use the most current version of the Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification's "Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation, S520" as a guide to mold abatement (see Resources).