The following rules of conduct and ethics help maintain integrity and objectivity within the mold inspection
and mold remediation professions.
I. Professional Conduct
Mold professionals shall act in good faith toward clients and comply with all applicable federal, state, and
local laws and regulations. They shall protect client confidentiality and shall not disclose inspection or remediation
findings without client consent, except when required by law or when necessary to warn occupants of an immediate
health or safety hazard.
Mold professionals shall render professional opinions only when based on factual observations, accepted industry
practices, education, or experience. They shall not accept compensation from more than one materially interested
party for the same service without the informed consent of all parties.
Mold professionals shall maintain honesty and accuracy in all advertising, marketing, and representations of qualifications,
certifications, and services. They shall pursue ongoing professional development and continuing education to maintain
competency and advance the mold services profession.
Mold professionals shall not use a mold inspection or mold remediation project to solicit or promote services in
unrelated fields. When the NAMRI Code of Ethics conflicts with applicable law, legal obligations shall take precedence.
II. Mold Inspection Ethics
Mold professionals shall perform mold inspections in substantial compliance with the NAMRI Standards of Practice
for Mold Inspection.
A written Mold Inspection Agreement shall disclose all inspection fees, laboratory fees, the scope of the inspection,
and all limitations or exclusions. Mold Inspection Reports shall clearly document the size, location, and characteristics
of suspected microbial growth, as well as conditions conducive to mold growth.
Mold professionals shall not omit from the report any findings that fall within the NAMRI Standards of Practice
unless the client has agreed in writing to modify the scope. Mold professionals shall not misrepresent the presence,
absence, or severity of suspected microbial growth or conditions conducive to mold growth.
Competency and Specialized Methods
Mold professionals shall perform only those inspection activities for which they are properly trained, experienced,
and equipped, including specialized methods such as thermal imaging, drone imaging, HVAC evaluation, roof inspection,
or borescope use.
Scope Authorization
Mold professionals shall clearly disclose and obtain written client authorization for any optional or specialized
inspection services beyond the core assessment defined in the Mold Inspection Agreement.
Safety and Regulatory Compliance
Mold professionals shall comply with all applicable safety requirements and regulatory obligations when performing
specialized inspection activities, including roof access, drone operation, and HVAC system evaluation.
III. Mold Remediation Ethics
Mold professionals shall enter into a written remediation agreement that specifies the scope of work, remediation
protocols, fees, and any limitations. They shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, licensing requirements,
and recognized industry standards governing mold remediation.
Mold professionals shall issue written change orders when conditions require a significant modification of the
original remediation scope. They shall conduct appropriate quality assurance evaluations to verify the effectiveness
of remediation activities.
Protocol-Writing Ethics
A mold remediator may write the remediation protocol only when the contamination is clearly visible (Condition
3), the scope is limited to identifiable affected materials, and the client has declined an independent mold assessment
in writing.
When the source, extent, or condition classification cannot be determined visually, the remediation protocol must
be written by an independent mold assessor or Indoor Environmental Professional (IEP).
When a remediator writes the protocol, the client must sign a written disclosure explaining the limitations of
a remediator-generated protocol and acknowledging the potential for hidden mold.
A remediator who writes the protocol shall not perform post-remediation verification unless permitted by law and
disclosed in writing.
IV. Conflicts of Interest
Mold professionals shall promptly disclose in writing any financial, personal, or professional interests that
may conflict with the mold services being provided. They shall not allow personal interests, financial incentives,
or outside relationships to compromise the quality, accuracy, or objectivity of mold inspection or remediation
services.
Mold professionals shall provide additional services to a client only after obtaining written consent in a separate
document that clearly describes the additional services and explains how they may relate to or conflict with the
mold services provided.
Mold professionals shall avoid situations that create the appearance of impropriety or undermine public trust in
the mold services profession.
V. Enforcement
Violations of the NAMRI Code of Ethics may result in disciplinary action, including written warnings, required
retraining, suspension, or revocation of NAMRI membership or credentials. NAMRI may initiate an investigation upon
receiving a complaint or credible information suggesting a violation. Members shall cooperate fully with NAMRI
during any review or investigation. NAMRI may notify appropriate regulatory bodies when violations involve legal,
health, or safety concerns.
