What To Know About IICRC Certifications

2/18/2021 (Permalink)

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

The IICRC, or Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification, sets the industry standards for disaster remediation companies. The focus of this company is to continuously improve the standards of operation for this type of work. Although headquartered in Nevada, they shape work standards everywhere, including in Harrisonville, MO.

Standards

While the IICRC is not affiliated with the United States government, it works closely with the American National Standards Institute that monitors different industries' standards. This means that professionals who have this type of certification are highly knowledgeable about the remediation industry. This organization is responsible for establishing the terminology, technology, techniques, and safety protocols of restoration work. By creating certain requirements, it improves the safety of businesses and customers dealing with remediation work. This is critical for ensuring public health. The areas it sets the standards for include:

• Textile floor coverings
  
• Stone restoration
  
• Hard floor coverings
  
• Upholstery cleaning
  
• Water damage restoration
  
• Crime scene cleanup
  
• Mold contamination assessment
  
• HVAC cleaning
  
• Fire and smoke damage restoration
  
  

Certifications
The various areas that have standards set by the IICRC all have a corresponding certification. In other words, a mitigation technician will have a mitigation certificate. As a business owner, it is especially important to ask for verification that the technicians you hire have these. This ensures that your business is in good hands after a disaster.

Maintaining Certification
After technicians complete a course and pass the exam, they are issued a certification card. To keep this certification, you must earn a certain number of continuing education credits every two years. These credits come from additional related courses that you pass the exam for.
Becoming a professional in any field requires ensuring that you are properly trained and certified. The restoration industry is no exception. If you are a business owner looking for a qualified remediation company, ensure they have a certification from this organization. This will help you get the highest quality of work available.