{"id":19630,"date":"2025-04-22T13:22:55","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T13:22:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/chicago-il-puroclean-evanston\/?post_type=blog&p=19630"},"modified":"2025-04-22T13:22:55","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T13:22:55","slug":"mold-remediators-il","status":"publish","type":"blog","link":"https:\/\/www.puroclean.com\/chicago-il-puroclean-evanston\/blog\/mold-remediators-il\/","title":{"rendered":"New Certification Requirements for Mold Remediators in Illinois"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In the battle against household mold, expertise matters more than ever. As of January 1, 2025, Illinois has implemented significant changes to its mold remediation industry<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This landmark legislation aims to protect residents from the health risks associated with mold exposure<\/a> while ensuring that only qualified professionals handle mold remediation projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a property owner or manager in Illinois, understanding these new requirements and the importance of hiring certified and experienced mold remediators can save you time, money, and potential health hazards<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s explore what this means for property restoration and why expertise matters when addressing mold issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The New Illinois Certification Mandate<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under the newly enacted Mold Remediation Registration Act (SB 1087)<\/a>, all mold remediation professionals in the state are now required to provide evidence of third-party certification and financial responsibility. Third-party certification must come from organizations such as the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC)<\/a>, the National Organization of Remediators and Microbial Inspectors (NORMI)<\/a>, or other nationally recognized non-profit organizations approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before this law, Illinois did not require licenses for mold remediation. While some companies (like PuroClean of Evanston) voluntarily pursued IICRC certification<\/a> to augment their reputation for excellence, there was no statewide standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The IICRC is widely recognized as the leading certification body in the restoration industry, setting rigorous standards for professional cleaning and restoration services<\/a>. Their certification process ensures that remediation professionals possess the knowledge, skills, and equipment necessary to perform quality work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Most importantly, companies must now provide evidence of their active third-party certification to operate legally in Illinois. This means property owners can now verify a company’s credentials<\/a> before hiring them, creating an additional layer of consumer protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the New Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Mold Remediation Registration Act was passed with unanimous, bipartisan support and introduces several key provisions:\u200b<\/p>\n\n\n\n