What is a CIE?
A Council-certified Indoor Environmentalist (CIE) investigates indoor air quality problems. For example, a CIE can identify mold and moisture issues during a home inspection or a commercial investigation. A CIE has verified knowledge of one or more disciplines related to indoor air quality, including HVAC, building science, mold and microbial issues, industrial hygiene, lead-based paint and asbestos.
Each CIE has demonstrated at least two years 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 designation, every candidate must:
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Demonstrate at least two (2) years of 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 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 certification is 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.
