1. Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician Certification Program
Throughout the country there is significant disparity in how portions of the current ASTM moisture testing standards are being interpreted and how the tests are being performed. 1

2. Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program
ICRI Certification -
Concrete Slab Moisture
Testing Program
Moisture-related flooring and coating problems are responsible each year for hundreds of millions of dollars in added construction costs, lost revenue, project delays and dispute resolution.
Installation decisions are based on the results of moisture tests and proper performance of these test methods is critical to the decision making process.. 2

3. ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program
Launched in 2009
Currently have over 1000 Certified/Recertified Technicians
/2019 Class Schedule
Oct 17&18 – San Jose, CA Area
Oct 31/Nov 1 – Austin, TX
Nov 5&6–Omaha, NE (Convention)
Jan 23&24 Vegas, NV (WOC/TISE)
Certified Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician (CCSMTT) On-Line Database

4. Why should someone become certified or attend Tier 1 of this program?
Testing performed by certified technicians can help provide a greater confidence in the test results provided.
To gain a better understanding of the test methods, and the meaning of the results they provide.
Ownership of certification belongs to the individual and remains with the individual should they change employers.
Many project and manufacturer specifications require that testing be performed by an ICRI certified concrete slab moisture testing technician.

5. ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician
Program Updated – Sept. 2018
Added new test method – F 3191 (Concrete Porosity)
Now, five (5) test methods in certification program
ASTMs transmitted electronically prior to class
Written exams to be translated into French and Spanish (available in 2019)

6. ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program
What is the ICRI Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Certification Program Based Upon?
An Educational Program and Performance Exam on
Five (5) ASTM standard test methods:
1) Moisture Vapor Emission Rate (MVER) - ASTM F 1869
2) Concrete Relative Humidity - ASTM F 2170
3) Electronic Moisture Meter – ASTM F 2659
4) Concrete Surface pH testing - ASTM F 710, Section 5.2
5) Concrete Porosity – ASTM F 3191 (NEW)

7. ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program
Program has two tiers:
Tier 1 (Educational Program)
Educational Session: 3 to 4 hours
-- Written Examination
-- Certificate of Achievement
Tier 2 (Full Certification Program)
-- Educational Program: Ed. Session and Written Exam
Performance Examination
Certificate and Wallet Card (5 – yr. certification)

8. ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program
Educational Session - 3 to 4 hours (mandatory)

9. ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program
Written Examination
One hour to complete
Closed book
All questions are multiple choice
Total of 40 questions
Four sections - must pass each section with 60% correct
Overall passing grade of 70% correct 9

10. ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program
Performance Examination
1 – Hour Time Slot
Perform Four ASTM Tests Graded By Instructors/Judges
No Coaching By Instructors/Judges
Certification Requires Passing Both Written and Performance Exams

12. ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program
Demonstration and Workshop (Optional)
Fulfill Tier 2 Previous Testing Experience Req’mt
Enhance Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Ability
Provides Hands-On Training Opportunity

13. ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Program
Re-Certification
Eligibility 6 mo prior to 9 mo after cert expiration date
Available at all scheduled classes & Ewald offices (4)
Written examination only
60 multiple choice questions, closed book
Four sections, 70% correct each, 75% correct overall
New 5-year certification

14. ICRI Certification – Concrete Slab Moisture Testing Technician
Re- Exams
Eligibility 12 mo after failed exam date
Available for Tier 1 & 2 and Recert Written Exams at scheduled classes and Ewald offices (4)
Written re-exam offered to class participants on Day 2 of scheduled class at discounted fee (for only those who fail written exam on Day 1)
Available for Tier 2 performance exam (1 – 5 tests) at scheduled classes only