Regulatory Landscape
Key Fact: Neither the federal government nor the State of Oklahoma has established enforceable mold exposure limits or remediation standards. There is no state licensing requirement for mold inspectors or remediators in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma, like most states, does not regulate the mold inspection or remediation industry. This means homeowners must rely on industry standards (IICRC S520), EPA guidance, and careful vendor selection rather than state enforcement.
This is in contrast to states like Texas, Florida, and Louisiana, which have mold licensing requirements for assessors and/or remediators.
No State Licensing Requirements
Unlike some neighboring states, Oklahoma does not require:
| Requirement | Texas | Oklahoma |
|---|---|---|
| Mold assessor license | ✓ Required | ✗ None |
| Remediator license | ✓ Required | ✗ None |
| Minimum training | ✓ Required | ✗ None |
| Insurance/bonding | ✓ Required | ✗ None |
This makes it especially important for Oklahoma homeowners to verify credentials, check references, and understand what qualifications practitioners claim.
Industry Certifications to Look For
Without state requirements, voluntary certifications indicate professional training:
For Inspectors/Assessors
- ACAC-CMC (Council-certified Microbial Consultant)
- ACAC-CMI (Council-certified Microbial Investigator)
- IICRC WRT (Water Restoration Technician)
- InterNACHI CMI (Certified Mold Inspector)
For Remediators
- IICRC AMRT (Applied Microbial Remediation Technician)
- ACAC-CMRS (Certified Mold Remediation Supervisor)
- RIA-CMR (Certified Mold Remediator)
Real Estate Disclosures
Oklahoma’s residential property disclosure law (Title 60 §833) requires sellers to disclose known material defects, which would include known mold problems. However, there is no specific mold disclosure requirement.
- Sellers must disclose known issues — no inspection required
- No specific mold disclosure form exists in Oklahoma
- Buyers should include inspection contingencies
- Independent mold testing recommended before purchase
Landlord-Tenant Issues
Oklahoma’s landlord-tenant law requires landlords to maintain rental properties in habitable condition, which includes addressing water intrusion and mold problems:
- Report promptly: Document and report water/mold issues in writing
- Document everything: Photos, dates, written communications
- Allow reasonable repair time: Give landlord opportunity to address
- Consider testing: Independent documentation strengthens position
- Know your remedies: Rent withholding, repair-and-deduct, or termination may apply
Documentation Value: In Oklahoma landlord-tenant disputes, TrueSight inspection reports provide objective third-party documentation of mold conditions, which can be critical for legal proceedings.
Protecting Yourself
- Verify credentials — Check certifications, insurance, references
- Get written protocols — Scope of work referencing IICRC S520
- Separate inspection from remediation — Avoid conflict of interest
- Independent post-remediation testing — Verify work was done properly
- Document everything — For insurance, legal, real estate purposes
- Get multiple bids — Unusually low or high prices are red flags
TrueSight’s Model: We only perform inspection and testing — never remediation. This eliminates the conflict of interest that exists when the same company identifies and fixes the problem. Learn why this matters →
Oklahoma Resources
- Oklahoma Department of Labor
- Oklahoma State Department of Health
- Oklahoma Attorney General — Consumer Protection
- Local building departments for code questions