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Water damage restoration has progressed exponentially over the past 25
Even an apparent "simple" flooding incident can turn into a health crisis for building occupants if the flooding situation is not handled properly. Hurricane Andrew of 1992 and the Mississippi flood of 1993 and the lingering health complaints that followed were notable examples of the need for a Water Damage Restoration standard and an organized approach to training restoration specialists. In 1994-1995, the Carpet Cleaning Industry, The Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI), EPA, the Restorative Drying Industry, and numerous Environmental management specialists, came together to discuss and to develop The IICRC Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration S500-94. This water damage standard was the first of its kind and laid the groundwork for an organized approach to restoring facilities exposed to flood damage. As we worked on this standard, it became apparent that this standard must define a standardized procedure for dealing with all types of flooding situations in a variety of complex environmental conditions. This standard attempted to lay out a step by step procedure for restorers to follow and became the basis for many restorative drying training programs. While this standard has gone through numerous changes over the years, its relevance and importance as a restoration "rule book" continues to define the way flooding situations should be handled. In hiring a Restoration Specialist, make sure they are aware of the existence of this standard and follow the procedures outlined. You may obtain a copy of this standard from The IICRC.org. The Carpet Buyers Handbook will be adding water damage specialists to its list of links in this section. Once links are added you may identify restorers by state. Contact information will be listed. in case of water damaged carpet, you should contact a specialist as quickly as possible.
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