IICRC publishes mold remediation standard, guide

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IICRC publishes mold remediation standard, guide

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Mold can grow inside a home or business when excessive warm, moist

conditions are present for an extended period of time. The problem

can originate from leaky roofs, windows, pipes, flooding or from

moist air condensing on cool surfaces, and is most common in areas

of high humidity such as basements or showers. To aid cleaning

professionals in providing the highest quality of service when faced

with the task of mold removal, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning

and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has published ANSI/IICRC S520-

2008, Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation.

ANSI/IICRC S520-2008, an update to the 2003 edition, is a procedural

standard that incorporates the latest techniques and technology for

the remediation of damage caused by mold. The recently released

American National Standard is based on reliable remediation and

restoration principles, research and practical experience, and

attempts to combine essential academic principles with practical

elements of water damage restoration for technicians facing mold

remediation challenges. ANSI/IICRC S520-2008 is the result of

collaboration among scientists, public health professionals,

industrial hygienists, remediation contractors, restoration service

companies, cleaning and restoration training schools, trade

associations that service the professional restoration industry,

allied trade-persons, and others with related professional and

practical experience.

IICRC is an ANSI-accredited standards developer and organizational

member that publishes standards and acts as a certifying body for

the flooring inspection, floor covering and specialized fabric

cleaning and disaster restoration industries. The IICRC represents

more than 4,600 certified firms and more than 46,000 certified

technicians in 30 countries.