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Cole Stanton

Cole Stanton

Cole Stanton is currently an independent industry expert providing guidance for the remediation of asbestos, lead paint, mold, biohazard, surface hygiene and smoke/fire restoration. He serves industry as a member, subject-matter-expert and standards contributor to IICRC and ASTM — notably the standards committees for S520 (mold), S540 (biohazard), S760 (wildfire), as well as the Consolidated Restoration Glossary, and Continuing Education project working groups.  Cole builds Continuing Education and Training architecture for a variety of corporation types.  You can reach Stanton at coletrainstanton@outlook.com, and view his CV at www.colestantoncv.com.

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IICRC Set to Introduce New Standard as Wildfires Create Major Catastrophes

Cole Stanton
Cole Stanton
Brad Kovar
November 9, 2022
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As wildfires occur more frequently and in more locations, the industry needs new standards for investigation and restoration.


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Do You Want a Clean Safety Data Sheet or an Effective Product?

Cole Stanton
Cole Stanton
August 15, 2022
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Labels don’t always tell the whole story when it comes to bio-based cleaners.


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When It Comes to Chemicals for Restoration Work, It’s Not Easy Being “Clean”

Cole Stanton
Cole Stanton
July 13, 2022
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The SDS is not definitive.


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Understanding Four Chemistries of Fire Restoration

Cole Stanton
Cole Stanton
January 21, 2022
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The oldest and most complex of the restoration disciplines, fire remediation work requires an understanding of how fire and combustion residues behave to effectively neutralize and return a structure to a livable state. Cole Stanton explores four fundamental chemistry subsets of fire damage and how each can impact restoration work.


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Sterile Conditions at Grow Facilities Require Specialized Expertise

Cole Stanton
Cole Stanton
June 16, 2020
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As more states move to legalize recreational cannabis use, grow facilities are becoming a common part of the business model. Legal, controlled grow rooms are relatively new; therefore, states are still learning how to regulate them.


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Following Fire Damage Restoration Fundamentals to Save an Elementary School

Cole Stanton
Cole Stanton
January 31, 2020
One Comment

Any size fire is enough to interrupt operations at an educational facility. It’s how to recover from the fire in a timely fashion that often proves to be challenging.


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Case Study

Remediating Smoke-Damaged Fireproofing

Cole Stanton
Cole Stanton
April 18, 2018
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Plumes of smoke rushed into the building, fires ignited on three floors, and water damage added complexity where sprinklers activated on six floors.
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Coming Soon: A Fire Damage Restoration Standard

Coming Soon: A Fire Damage Restoration Standard

The development of the document, and an industry call to action.
Cole Stanton
Cole Stanton
April 9, 2018
No Comments

Like the boy that cried wolf, some fire professionals have been hearing about the first-ever internationally accredited fire restoration standard for a long time – or what feels like a long time – and a yeah, call me when it’s done reaction is understandable. Yet it seems a larger group, a majority of fire damage contractors, aren’t even aware development is underway.


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Coatings & Sealers in Fire Damage Restoration

Coatings & Sealers in Fire Damage Restoration

Cole Stanton
Cole Stanton
September 25, 2017
One Comment

Coatings are an integral component of fire restoration, most crucially to prevent the recurrence of smoke odor. Coatings implemented post-fire are not finish paints, but can serve as primers while blocking stains and adhering to less-than-ideal surfaces. 


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Solutions by Sixes and Sevens: Smoke Sealers during Smoke Odor & Fire Damage Restoration

Cole Stanton
Cole Stanton
April 25, 2017
One Comment
Coatings are an integral component of fire restoration, most crucially to prevent recurrence of smoke odor.
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