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Mold (NYS Art. 32)

Mold Assessment & Remediation Licensing (NYS Labor Law Article 32)

New York State requires licensed professionals for any mold remediation project affecting more than 10 sq ft. The mold assessor and the remediation contractor must be independent entities, with a written remediation plan and a post-remediation clearance assessment. This is a NYS requirement (statewide).

Use independent licensed assessor and remediator for mold > 10 sq ft.All laws

Who is covered

Owners undertaking a mold remediation project over 10 sq ft. Small residential (≤4 units) where the owner/occupant does the work is exempt.

What the law requires

  • Measure the affected area — over 10 sq ft makes it a 'Mold Project' under Article 32.
  • Engage a NYS-licensed mold assessor to inspect and write the remediation plan.
  • Engage a separate NYS-licensed remediation contractor (independent of the assessor).
  • Complete remediation, then have the assessor perform a post-remediation clearance assessment.

Filing frequency and deadlines

Filing frequency

Per project.

Key deadlines

Assessment precedes remediation; clearance assessment follows remediation.

Penalty structure

Non-compliance with Mold (NYS Art. 32) can result in the following penalties:

  • NYS DOL penalties for using unlicensed assessors/remediators or skipping the clearance assessment.

Exemptions

  • Mold-affected areas of 10 sq ft or less.
  • Residential ≤4 units where the owner/occupant performs the work.

Recent updates and amendments

This is a New York State (NYS DOL) requirement, not a NYC Local Law — surfaced here as residential health compliance.

Reference

New York State Labor Law Article 32New York State Department of Labor (NYS DOL)

Official source: NYS DOL — Mold Program

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