Articles Tagged with ''IICRC''

Discover how our industry is transforming through innovative initiatives and collaborative efforts. From Middle Tennessee State University’s new bachelor’s program to key initiatives by NORMI, the IICRC, RIA and many more, find out how we can advance the field and foster collaboration for successful future.

The Australian restoration industry reaches a major milestone with the international adoption of the AS-IICRC S500 Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration (2025). This updated standard, approved by Standards Australia, reinforces best practices and aligns Australia with global restoration protocols. Learn what this means for professionals and how it strengthens industry standards worldwide.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) invites industry professionals to review and comment on the third public draft of the S410 Standard for Professional Cleaning of the Built Environment for Infection Prevention and Control.

The 2024 hurricane season wreaked havoc across the US, leading to devastating losses. Effective mold remediation training has never been more crucial. Discover how mastering these essential skills can save lives, protect health and rebuild communities.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) invites you to participate in the second limited public review of the Draft IICRC S410 and S900 Standards. Ensure your voice is heard and contribute to the improvement of professional cleaning practices.

The Institutes’ leadership has reviewed and discussed two proposed fire restoration standards, ultimately endorsing the S700 standard to streamline practices and reduce confusion in the property restoration market. Discover how existing protocols and organizations play a crucial role in assessment, testing and remediation for fire and smoke damage claims.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has released the ANSI/IICRC S700 Standard, providing comprehensive guidelines for assessing and restoring fire and smoke damage. This new standard aims to enhance transparency, consistency, and quality within the restoration industry.

Industry experts have raised concerns about the E3 metric's methodology, as presented in Chuck Dewald’s paper "Enthalpy Evaporation Evaluation – A Case for the E3 Drying Metric." Issues such as unsupported data, ambiguous terminology, and lack of scientific validation highlight the need for rigorous testing before adopting new metrics in the restoration industry.

The IICRC has announced the election of four director positions for the 2024-2025 Board of Directors.

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is seeking volunteers from the User category to join the consensus body for the revision of the IICRC S300 Standard for Professional Upholstery Cleaning. Users of professional upholstery cleaning services are encouraged to apply by contacting IICRC Standards.