Items Tagged with 'industry standards'

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.

Following the 2024 hurricane season, mold remediation training is critical. With over $500 billion in damages, both homes and commercial properties need proper restorative drying and mold remediation.

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.

In the world of disaster restoration, ensuring optimal indoor air quality (IAQ) is crucial for the health and safety of building occupants. Stanley Yeskolski, IAQA Vice President, highlights essential IAQ concepts and practical tips for restoration professionals to effectively tackle smoke, mold, chemical contaminants, and other pollutants in post-disaster scenarios. Stay ahead in the industry by understanding the importance of IAQ in every restoration project.

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.

In this episode of Ask Annissa! Annissa talks about licensing and regulation in the restoration industry

As wildfires occur more frequently and in more locations, the industry needs new standards for investigation and restoration.