Commonly Required Certifications & Licenses

Below is a list of commonly required certifications, licenses, and their governing bodies. This list is not inclusive of every type of license and certification that exists, but the ones required to participate in managed repair networks and receive claims from insurance companies.


Commonly Required Certifications:

  • IICRC Applied Structural Drying (ASD)
    • Required for: Water Mitigation & Restoration
    • Governing Body: www.IICRC.org
  • IICRC Water Damage Restoration Technician (WRT)
    • Required for: Water Mitigation & Restoration
    • Governing Body: www.IICRC.org
  • IICRC Applied Microbial Remediation Technician (AMRT)
  • IICRC Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician (FSRT)
    • Required for: Fire Mitigation & Restoration
    • Governing Body: www.IICRC.org
  • EPA Firm Lead Renovator Repair & Painting (RRP)
  • EPA Personnel Lead Certification (8-Hour Lead Renovator RRP)

Commonly Required Licenses:

  • General Contractor or Home Improvement
    • Required for: Reconstruction and/or Roofing
    • Governing Body: Requirements vary by state
  • State Mold License
    • Required for: Mold Remediation
    • Governing body: Only required by five states: FL, LA, TX, TN, NY
  • Roofing License
    • Required for: Roofing
    • Governing body: Requirements vary by state
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