POST REMEDIATION VERIFICATION
POST REMEDIATION VERIFICATION (CLEARANCE)
Post Remediation Verification (PRV), also known as a “clearance inspection,” is conducted after the completion of mold remediation but before any reconstruction of building materials begins. This inspection ensures that remediation efforts were carried out in accordance with the written Mold Remediation Protocol.
During PRV, a licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC) will:
- Inspect the previously affected areas to confirm that visible mold growth has been removed, no wet or damaged building materials remain, and the areas are clean and debris-free.
- Collect air and/or surface samples from the remediated areas. These are compared to reference or outdoor samples to determine whether the work area has been returned to a normal fungal ecology.
If the inspection findings and laboratory analysis indicate that remediation has met clearance criteria, the consultant will issue a written Post Remediation Clearance Report. When a licensed Mold Remediation Contractor (MRC) performed the work, this report may also be used to support the issuance of a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (CMDR), as provided under Texas law.
The report will include the following:
- A description of all relevant worksite observations made during the inspection.
- The type and location of all measurements taken and samples collected.
- Worksite data, including temperature, relative humidity, and moisture readings of building materials.
- Laboratory results and analytical evaluations of collected samples.
- Copies of all photographs taken by the consultant to document conditions.
- A clear written statement indicating whether the project has met clearance criteria as defined in the remediation protocol and applicable Texas regulations.
When a licensed Mold Remediation Contractor (MRC) performs the remediation, the property owner is eligible to receive a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (CMDR). This certificate is issued on Form PC326 MDR-1, adopted by the Texas Commissioner of Insurance, and must include statements from both the licensed Mold Assessment Consultant and the licensed MRC as required by law.
The CMDR serves as your official documentation that:
- The mold contamination identified in the remediation protocol has been remediated in accordance with Texas Mold Assessors and Remediators Rules.
- If determined by the assessment consultant, the underlying cause of the mold has been remediated so that it is reasonably certain the mold will not return from the same cause.
This document provides important legal protection and peace of mind. It may benefit you when dealing with insurance carriers, mortgage lenders, or future buyers, as it establishes that professional, licensed remediation was completed in compliance with state regulations.
Mold remediation in the state of Texas
Mold remediation in Texas is regulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the Mold Assessors and Remediators Occupations Code (Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1958) and the Administrative Rules (16 TAC Chapter 78). One of the most important documents produced after remediation is the Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (CMDR).
What is a Certificate of Mold Damage Remediation (CMDR)?
The CMDR is a Texas Department of Insurance form (PC326 MDR-1) issued by the licensed Mold Remediation Contractor (MRC) within ten days after the project stop date. For the certificate to be valid, it must include a statement from a licensed Mold Assessment Consultant (MAC) confirming that the mold contamination identified in the remediation protocol has been remediated in accordance with visual, procedural, and analytical evaluation. If determined by the consultant, the CMDR also states that the underlying cause of the mold has been corrected so that it is reasonably certain the mold will not return from the same source.
Why care about a Certificate of Mold Remediation?
This certificate provides important protections to homeowners. If a property is sold within five years of remediation, Texas law requires the seller to provide the buyer with a copy of each CMDR issued for the property during that period (§1958.154(d)). The certificate serves as proof that mold was addressed professionally and that clearance was achieved. Many insurers and mortgage lenders also rely on the CMDR as documentation that the property has been returned to a normal fungal ecology. In addition, Texas law provides certain legal protections: property owners are not liable for mold-related damages that occurred before the issuance of the CMDR, and governmental entities that allow occupancy after remediation are likewise protected if a CMDR has been issued (§§1958.303–304).