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Articles Tagged with ''industry standards''

A flooded basement after an irrigation leak

Stop Using the “Drink Test” for Water Loss Classification

Water damage categories are about contamination, not whether you’d drink it or not.
Lorne McIntyre
Lorne McIntyre CR
January 5, 2026
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The ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard doesn’t rely on whether you’d drink the water or not. Learn about the real factors that define Category 1, 2, and 3, and why the “drink test” can cost you. 


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2025 Year In Review

2025 Restoration Industry Year in Review

A year of growth, technology adoption, advocacy wins and resilience shaping the future of the restoration industry
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
December 30, 2025
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Learn about this year’s trends, market growth, technology breakthroughs and advocacy highlights that defined 2025. Plus, see what’s next for 2026. 


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Trade Marked IICRC Full Color Logo

Call for Members: Revision of ANSI/IICRC S700 Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration Standard

The IICRC seeks volunteers for S700 revision to include wildfire restoration and updated best practices
December 26, 2025
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The IICRC invites industry professionals to join the revision of the ANSI/IICRC S700 Standard for Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration.

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The ANSI/IICRC S520 Mold Remediation Standard Included in 2026 NDAA for Military Housing Guidelines

Congress Cites ANSI/IICRC S520 in NDAA to Ensure Safe Mold Remediation for Service Members
December 10, 2025
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The 2026 NDAA mandates mold remediation guidelines for military housing based on the ANSI/IICRC S520 Standard.

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damaged tile

How to Detect and Dry Water Trapped Between Ceramic Floor Tile, Thinset and Concrete Slab

Learn how to assess, map and dry ceramic tile flooring using proven restoration techniques
Patrick Moffett
Patrick Moffett
December 1, 2025
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Water trapped under ceramic tile can cause hidden damage. This guide explains how to detect, document and drying flooring systems efficiently and effectively.


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Mold Remediation Resources & Field Strategies
Ask the Expert

Mold Remediation Resources & Field Strategies

Industry leaders share practical tools, communication protocols and field-tested strategies to help mold remediation teams succeed
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
October 22, 2025
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In this special part two episode of Ask The Expert, we focus on the resources for our field teams for mold remediation. 




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sink overflowing

Hidden Risk: Understanding Category 1 Water Damage That Turns Toxic

Why Category 1 Water Damage Can Quickly Turn Toxic Without Fast, Informed Action
Alex Panasyuk
Alex Panasyuk
October 14, 2025
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Category 1 water damage may start “clean,” bit without the proper response, it can escalate into a toxic, costly and liability-filled challenge for restoration contractors.


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Connection between brain and heart

Water Damage Restoration: The Human Side of Getting the Client Back to Normal

Restorers who lead with empathy and clarity help clients move from crisis to calm, faster and with trust
Lisa Marie Scherrer
Lisa Marie Scherrer
September 18, 2025
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This article shares how restoration professionals can build trust and reduce stress by combining technical expertise with compassion and communication. 


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The IICRC Full Color Logo for ANSI/IICRC S900 Release

NEW: ANSI/IICRC S900 Standard for Professional Remediation of Precursors, Drug Residues, and Associated Chemical Waste

New ANSI/IICRC S900 Standard sets industry protocols for safe remediation of drug-related contamination sites
September 18, 2025
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The IICRC publishes the ANSI/IICRC S900 Standard, guiding professionals in remediating drug residues and chemical waste safely and effectively.


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Ask the Expert: Standards Not Mandates
Ask the Expert

Standards Not Mandates: Building a Smarter and Stronger Restoration Ecosystem

Nick Hindle shares his insights standards, AI and technology innovation in the evolving restoration ecosystem
Kayla McGowan
Kayla McGowan
September 12, 2025
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Nick Hindle of PuroSystems/PuroClean shares how standards, not mandates, can drive innovation, AI adoption and collaboration within the restoration industry.




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