What to Expect During Inspections

The department may conduct inspections or investigations, with or without notice, of any persons involved with mold-related activity for compliance with Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Title 16, Chapter 78 and Texas Occupations Code, Chapter 1958

The information included in this document is intended to provide clear and consistent expectations and better prepare individuals for a successful inspection.

Getting Started

The Inspector will arrive, introduce themself, and present a State ID and business card. The Inspector’s State ID contains the inspector’s employee number.

The department or the department's representative or designee, upon presenting identification, shall have the right to enter any area or environment, including but not limited to any containment area, building, construction site, storage or office area, or vehicle to review records, to question any person, or to locate, identify, or assess areas of mold growth for the purpose of inspection and investigation for compliance with this chapter.

The Inspector will ask to speak to the individual in charge. If the individual in charge is not available, the inspection will still proceed. Individuals must cooperate with the inspector during the inspection. Non-cooperation will result in a violation reported to an enforcement prosecutor.

If you would like to confirm an inspector’s identity, please call our customer service division at 800-803-9202. One of our representatives will verify the inspector’s name and employee number.

Who Gets Inspected?

The Department may inspect or investigate the business practices of any persons involved with mold-related activity for compliance with all Mold Assessor and Remediator laws and rules.

Health and safety standards are everyone’s responsibility. A violation of a single health and safety requirement may result in an enforcement action against an individual or company.

What Will Inspectors Look For?

Notification and Licensure

• That proper notification was made to the department including mold remediation beginning and end dates.
• Proof of Licensing/Registration of employees (required on-site when individuals are engaged in mold-related activities).

Worksite Records

• Review of records at the worksite
  • Current remediation workplan that includes:
    • a cover page signed and dated by licensed mold remediation contractor with license number.
    • Scope of work initialed/signed by remediation contractor.
    • All drawings related to remediated initialed/signed by remediation contractor.
  • Review of remediation protocols
    • Defined work areas
    • Materials
    • Remediation methods
    • PPE requirements
    • Contamination types for each area listed
    • Clearance procedures and criteria for each type of remediation in each work area (analytical methods, criteria for evaluation analytical results, post-remediation assessment, procedures to determine effective remediation)

Worksite Activities

• Registered workers are under the supervision of licensed contractor who is on site or available on phone within 10 minutes and can reach jobsite within 1 hour.
• PPE in use meets minimum requirements specified in mold remediation protocol.
• Containment in use is as specific in the mold remediation protocol.
• If walk-in containment is in use ensure that supply and return air vents are blocked and air pressure within containment lower than pressure adjacent to containment.
• Proper signage is posted at all accessible entrances to remediation areas and is of appropriate size and legibility.
• Review of disinfectants, biocides, and antimicrobial coatings in use to ensure they meet the remediation protocol and are properly used.
• Ensure that clearance procedures are performed by a licensed mold assessment consultant and dated appropriately.

Results of Inspections

After the inspector completes the inspection, the inspector will review the inspection results with the individual in charge, manager or representative. The inspector will ask for a signature indicating that the inspection has been completed. The facility person in charge, manager, or representative will receive an electronic copy of the inspection report. Any work practice deficiencies that are noted by the inspection will be discussed and corrected if possible during the inspection.