Indoor Air Quality Consulting
The Council-certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) and the Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) investigate indoor air quality problems. For example, a CIE or CIEC can identify mold and moisture issues during a commercial investigation or a home inspection. These professionals have verified knowledge of disciplines related to indoor air quality, including HVAC, building science, mold and microbial issues, industrial hygiene, lead-based paint and asbestos.
CIEs and CIECs posses verified experience conducting field investigations in one or more of the following settings:
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Offices and commercial buildings
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Industrial structures
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Government facilities
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Schools and public buildings
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Healthcare facilities
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Home inspection
To earn the Council-certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) or Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC) designations, the candidate must:
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Demonstrate verifiable field experience in indoor air quality investigation
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Pass a rigorous examination based on broad industry knowledge rather than a course curriculum
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Earn the unanimous approval of the CIE or CIEC certification board
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Re-certify every two years
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Participate in 20 hours of professional development activities each year
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Maintain the highest ethical standards
The CIE and CIEC certifications are accredited by the Council for Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB), a nationally recognized independent accreditation body. ACAC certifications are the ONLY designations in the indoor air quality field to earn CESB accreditation.
Council-certified Indoor Environmental Consultant (CIEC)
Required: 8 years experience consulting on indoor environmental issues
including asbestos, lead, HVAC, building science, chemicals, mold and microbial contamination
Council-certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE)
Required: 2 years experience investigating indoor environmental issues
including asbestos, lead, HVAC, building science, chemicals, mold and microbial contamination
