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This is a preview of "ANSI/IICRC S500-2015". Click here to purchase the full version from the ANSI store.ANSI/IICRC S500Standard for ProfessionalWater Damage RestorationFourth EditionPublished November 2015This document supersedes the ANSI/IICRC Standard and Reference Guide for ProfessionalWater Damage Restoration S500-94, S500 Second and Third Editions.Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification4043 South Eastern AvenueLas Vegas, NV 89119 USAPhone (775) 553 5458 www.iicrc.orgCopyright 1994, 1999, 2006, 2015 by the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and RestorationCertification (IICRC). All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be used orreproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission from the IICRC.Printed in the United States of America1

This is a preview of "ANSI/IICRC S500-2015". Click here to purchase the full version from the ANSI store.DisclaimerThis Standard and Reference Guide (S500) is intended to provide information about the restoration of water-damagedstructures and contents and to assist individuals and entities working in the water damage restoration industry inestablishing and maintaining their professional competence. Users of this document must keep abreast of the rapiddevelopments in the field of water damage restoration, implement changes in technology and procedures as appropriate,and follow applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws and regulations. Restorers should use their professionaljudgment throughout each and every project. However, the use of professional judgment is not a license to notcomply with this Standard. A project might have unique circumstances that may infrequently allow for a deviationfrom the standard. Furthermore, this Standard and Reference Guide is not intended to be either exhaustive orinclusive of all pertinent requirements, methods or procedures that might be appropriate on a particular waterdamage restoration project. The information upon which this Standard and Reference Guide is based is subject tochange, which may invalidate any or all of the information contained herein.This Standard and Reference Guide was developed through a consensus standard development process, which broughttogether volunteers representing varied viewpoints and interests to achieve consensus on water damage restorationissues. While the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) administers the process andestablishes policies, procedures and guidelines to promote fairness in the development of consensus, it does notindependently test, evaluate or verify the accuracy of any information or the soundness of any judgments contained inthis Standard and Reference Guide.The IICRC, and all S500 consensus body standard committee members, contributors and editorial consultants(hereinafter collectively referred to as the “IICRC”) expressly disclaims, and shall not be liable for, any and all damagesof any nature whatsoever, whether direct or indirect, arising from or relating to the publication, use of or reliance on theinformation contained in this Standard and Reference Guide, including without limitation any and all special, indirect,incidental, compensatory, consequential, punitive or other damages (including damages for personal injury and/or bodilyinjury, property damage, loss of business, loss of profits, litigation or the like), whether based upon breach of contract,breach of warranty, tort (including negligence and gross negligence), product liability or otherwise, even if advised of thepossibility of such damages. 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This is a preview of "ANSI/IICRC S500-2015". Click here to purchase the full version from the ANSI store.Table of ContentsANSI/IICRC S500 Standard SectionsAcknowledgements .5Important Definitions .9Section AScope, Purpose, and Application . 10Section BDefinitions . 11Section 1Principles of Water Damage Restoration . 17Section 2Microbiology of Water Damage . 19Section 3Health Effects from Exposure to Microbial Contamination in Water-DamagedBuildings . 19Section 4Building and Material Science . 19Section 5Psychrometry and Drying Technology . 19Section 6Equipment, Instruments, and Tools . 19Section 7Antimicrobial (biocide) Technology . 19Section 8Safety and Health . 20Section 9Administrative Procedures, Project Documentation and Risk Management . 27Section 10Inspections, Preliminary Determination, and Pre-Restoration Evaluations . 32Section 11Limitations, Complexities, Complications and Conflicts . 41Section 12Specialized Experts . 43Section 13Structural Restoration . 45Section 14Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Restoration . 56Section 15Contents Evaluation and Restoration. 60Section 16Large or Catastrophic Restoration Projects . 72Section 17Materials and Assemblies . 783

This is a preview of "ANSI/IICRC S500-2015". Click here to purchase the full version from the ANSI store.Table of ContentsANSI/IICRC S500 Reference Guide ChaptersChapter 1Principles of Water Damage Restoration . 88Chapter 2Microbiology of Water Damage . 92Chapter 3Health Effects from Exposure to Microbial Contamination in Water-DamagedBuildings . 96Chapter 4Building and Material Science . 101Chapter 5Psychrometry and Drying Technology . 113Chapter 6Equipment, Instruments, and Tools . 128Chapter 7Antimicrobial (biocide) Technology . 140Chapter 8Safety and Health . 145Chapter 9Administrative Procedures, Project Documentation and Risk Management . 156Chapter 10Inspections, Preliminary Determination, and Pre-Restoration Evaluations . 170Chapter 11Limitations, Complexities, Complications and Conflicts . 182Chapter 12Specialized Experts . 186Chapter 13Structural Restoration . 190Chapter 14Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Restoration . 216Chapter 15Contents Evaluation and Restoration. 223Chapter 16Large or Catastrophic Restoration Projects . 239Chapter 17Materials and Assemblies . 247Glossary . 2924

This is a preview of "ANSI/IICRC S500-2015". Click here to purchase the full version from the ANSI store.AcknowledgmentsThis publication is the result of a collaborative effort involving industry experts and trade associations, educationalinstitutions, training schools and other organizations. The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and RestorationCertification (IICRC) is the ANSI Secretariat of the document. Other organizations contributing to the creation ofthis document include the Society of Cleaning and Restoration Technicians (SCRT), the Indoor EnvironmentalInstitute (IEI), the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) and the National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA).The development and publication of this document was made possible through the generous contributions of adedicated group of volunteers. The IICRC Board of Directors and the Standards Committee genuinely appreciatethe time and effort contributed by these individuals. They exhibit the true volunteer spirit that has been the drivingforce behind the IICRC since its inception. At the time of approval of this fourth edition of the S500 Standard andReference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration, the IICRC S500 Water Damage RestorationConsensus Body Standard Committee consisted of the members listed below. Other contributors to this documentand their respective roles are also listed below.IICRC Standards Committee:IICRC Standards ChairmanHoward WolfHW3 Group, LLC,Restoration ConsultingIICRC Standards Vice-ChairmanLee SenterDryit CompanyIICRC Standards Vice-ChairmanMickey LeeMickey Lee Consulting, LLCIICRC S100 Committee ChairmanDoug BradfordEco Interior MaintenanceIICRC S100 Committee Vice-ChairmanRichard BodoWindsor IndustriesS210 Committee ChairmanGreg LavioletteStone Restoration ServicesS210 Committee Vice-ChairmanMartin BrookesHeritage Marble and Tile Inc.S300 Committee ChairmanPaul PearceCountry House Carpet Care5

This is a preview of "ANSI/IICRC S500-2015". Click here to purchase the full version from the ANSI store.S300 Committee Vice-ChairmanEd HobbsHobbs Ultra-Clean ServiceIICRC S500 Committee ChairmanMickey LeeMickey Lee Consulting, LLCIICRC S500 Committee Vice-ChairmanChris TaylorAspire Training GroupIICRC S520 ChairmanJim PearsonMold Inspection Services, Inc.IICRC S520 Vice-ChairmanScott ArmourArmour Applied Science, LLCIICRC S540 Committee ChairmanKent BergNational Institute of Decontamination SpecialistsIICRC S540 Committee Vice-ChairmanDavid OakesCaptain Clean, Inc.IICRC S600 Committee ChairmanTom JenningsWorld Floor Covering AssociationIICRC S600 Committee Vice-ChairmanJeff BishopClean Care SeminarsIICRC S800 Committee ChairmanBill DoanIICRC S800 Committee Vice-ChairmanLewis MiglioreLGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services6

This is a preview of "ANSI/IICRC S500-2015". Click here to purchase the full version from the ANSI store.IICRC S500 CONSENSUS BODY MEMBERSIICRC S500 Consensus Body ChairmanMickey LeeMickey Lee Consulting, LLCIICRC S500 Consensus Body Vice-ChairmanChris TaylorAspire Training GroupS500 Consensus Body MembersHoward WolfHW3 Group, LLC,Restoration ConsultingBrandon BurtonDri-Eaz Products, Inc.Larry CarlsonPhoenix Restoration EquipmentJames HollandRestoration ConsultantsRon ReeseREE-Construction/First General IdahoFrank VanzantSteamatic, Inc.Consensus Body Member 2009-2011Steve Swan (deceased)Consensus Body member 2009-2010Other ContributorsJohn BantaRestoration ConsultantsDarren FooteBELFOR USALoyd KruegerPolygon USADave DybdahlARMR Network LLC.Sara RaleyClass Services Inc.IICRC Chairman, Board of DirectorsTony Wheelwright7