Explaining Certification Standards

12/26/2018 (Permalink)

Our technicians undergo extensive water restoration training and certification through an IICRC approved school.

Explaining Certification Standards

If you find yourself in the midst of a water clean up scenario in Prairie Village, KS, the options can be overwhelming. Many professional restoration services exist to serve a variety of needs, but not all are accredited for the same tasks by the same agencies. The following information may help you choose the right company for your business restoration needs.

1. ANSI

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) is an agency that manages and documents a large number of standards across a variety of professional disciplines. It is a non-profit entity and has no legally-binding authority. However, many of the standards originated from and maintained by ANSI have been adopted by local, state and federal agencies. Though conformity with ANSI standards is voluntary, compliance is frequently beneficial because it facilitates communication with consumers and other businesses.

2. IICRC

The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is one such ANSI member organization. This is the relevant agency for most water clean up situations. The IIRC standards cover a number of dependent domains, such as the relevant codes for flooring restoration, fire and smoke damage, mold contamination and many others.

3. BSR-IICRC S550

The BSR-IICRC S550 describes the standards for professional water damage restoration of commercial structures. This would be the bureau most relevant for the water damage that might result from a broken pipe in your place of business. If you are seeking a professional cleanup service to stop water retention and dry sensitive materials, compliance with this specific IICRC standard is likely the best way to gauge the capabilities of the company.

Navigating the maze of acronyms involved in selecting a water clean up specialist can be daunting, but the relevant information is fairly simple to obtain. Keep your business in order by understanding the standards that restoration services use to repair and replace the vital components of your property.