The Department of Health Indoor Air Toxics Program was started in 1994. Its goal is to improve the health of Floridians by reducing exposure to indoor air contaminants. The primary function of this program is to provide advice and expertise to Floridians with indoor air problems in residences, schools, health care and public facilities. Our highest priority is given to helping solving health problems when a physician suspects that indoor air quality maybe a contributing factor. The program currently consists of a statewide indoor air quality coordinator and an assistant in Tallahassee, and 58 environmental specialists working through 38 County Public Health Units to provide Indoor Air Quality expertise to the public. Currently 29 counties are without an indoor air quality resource other than that available from the statewide coordinator in Tallahassee.
As of July 1st, 2003, the Florida Clean Indoor Air Act (FCIAA) is no longer part of the Radon and Indoor Air program, but part of the Bureau of Tobacco Health and Awareness. The Florida Clean Indoor Air program is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of workplace smoking regulations. Call the FCIAA hotline at (800) 337-3742, or (850) 245-4281.
Program Links
Copper Corrosion Associated with Imported Drywall
Premature Corrosion and Evaporator Coil Failure Possibly Associated with the Presence of Imported Drywall.
Indoor Mold and Health
Frequently asked questions and additional resources. Mold licensing information is available at the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
Floods and Indoor Air Quality
Flooded homes and how to address IAQ problems.
Carbon Monoxide Information
Information on the prevention of Carbon Monoxide poisoning and links to other resources.
Indoor Air Quality Complaints in Apartments and Hotels
Where to go when you have an IAQ problem in an apartment or hotel.
Indoor Air Quality in the Workplace
Information regarding IAQ in the workplace.
Indoor Air Quality Business Listing (PDF File, 134 KB)
A list of businesses that have self-reported to the Florida Department of Health with claims they provide indoor air quality related services for hire.
Note: Be advised, the Florida Department of Health DOES NOT endorse, recommend, regulate, license, certify, register nor suggest any company providing indoor air quality assessment or remediation services. Only consultants and contractors that measure or mitigate radon (Florida Department of Health), asbestos (Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation) and lead-based paint hazards (US Environmental Protection Agency) are currently required to be licensed, registered or certified. Home inspectors, mold assessors and mold remediators are NOT currently regulated, licensed or certified by the State of Florida nor the Federal government. Recent legislation was signed into law that will require licensure of home inspectors, mold assessors and mold remediators by the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation by July 1, 2010 (Florida Laws Chapter No. 2007-235). Duct cleaners are required to hold an air conditioning contractor or mechanical contractor's license by the FL Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Construction Industry Licensing Board.
Legionella Toolkit (546 KB PDF file opens in new window)
Information on Legionnaires disease.
Local Indoor Air Quality Contacts
List of county health departments with indoor air quality contacts.
State Indoor Air Quality Contacts
State health department contacts for radon or indoor air quality.
National Institure of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Respirator Information Page - NIOSH-approved respirators.
Links Within the Department of Health
Radon and Indoor Air Quality Program Pages
Florida Environmental Public Health Tracking
Environmental hazards, exposure, and health effects.
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