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IICRC S500 (2nd Edition, 1999) Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration - Digital Version

IICRC S500 (2nd Edition, 1999) Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration - Digital Version


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This Standard describes the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be observed when performing water damage and sewage backflow restoration of homes, buildings and other structures, and their contents.


Water damage restoration consists of the following components for which procedures are described in this Standard:


• Loss Assessment and Evaluation;

• Categorization of Water in Water Damage;

• Principles of Drying;

• Structural and Contents Considerations;

• Monitoring; and

• Final Inspection and Completion.