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Seattle - IICRC ANSI-Approved S520 Standard and Reference Guide for

Professional Mold Available November 3, 2008 – VANCOUVER, Wash. –

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification

(IICRC) ANSI-approved S520 Standard and Reference Guide for

Professional Mold Remediation is now available. The new reference

guide, which provides updates to the standard originally released in

2003, will help cleaning professionals continue to provide high-

quality service utilizing the latest techniques and

technology. " There has been a recent push for legislatures to

develop laws and guidelines that protect consumers who use mold

remediation services, " said Dan Bernazzani, Chair of the IICRC's

Government Affairs Committee. " The S520 standard provides

professionals with a guide for meeting certification standards while

advancing the IICRC's mission to enhance the quality, value and

service offered to consumers. " As mold has become a growing issue

for consumers, especially those living in damp climates and in

hurricane-prone areas, a number of states have either passed laws or

are considering actions (such as land) aimed at protecting

consumer interests. During Florida's 2008 legislative session,

legislators passed a law that regulates and licenses providers of

home inspection services, mold remediation services and mold

assessment services. The law is the first time that Florida mold

remediation and inspection companies face state-level regulation,

and will require all mold assessors and remediators to meet certain

requirements starting in July 2010. Kentucky's Senate is

considering a bill to regulate mold remediation using the general

principles outlined in the S520 standard. And, New York's

legislature is working on a bill for the next legislative session

that will set statewide standards for mold remediation. For

information on certification programs and standards offered by the

IICRC please visit www.iicrc.org. To purchase a copy of the S520

standard please visit

http://www.iicrc.org/pdf/S520_2nd_Edition_Order_Form.pdf or call 360-

693-5675. About the IICRCThe Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and

Restoration Certification (IICRC) is an ANSI-accredited non-profit

standard writing and certifying body for the flooring inspection,

floor covering and specialized fabric cleaning and disaster

restoration industries. Organized in 1972, the IICRC currently

represents more than 5,300 Certified Firms and more than 45,000

Certified Technicians in 30 countries. The IICRC, with participation

from the entire industry, sets standards for inspection, cleaning

and disaster restoration. IICRC does not own schools, employ

instructors, produce training materials, or promote specific product

brands, cleaning methods or systems. It approves schools and

instructors that meet the criteria established by the IICRC. IICRC

also serves as a consumer referral source for Certified Firms and

Inspectors. Please visit www.IICRC.org or www.CertifiedCleaners.org

for more information. ###