What Is IICRC Certification, And Why Is It So Important?

3/3/2023 (Permalink)

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification trains and accredits restoration businesses in addition to developing industry standards.

IICRC Certified Businesses:

• Provide consumers with accurate information, and conduct business with integrity.

• Demand that every job be performed by a technician who has received proper training and passed all necessary exams.

• Require technicians to participate in a continuing education program to keep them informed of the most recent developments to the industry.

• Have liability insurance in force to safeguard all parties in case of an accident.

• Uphold a formal documented complaint procedure; consent to arbitration by the Better Business Bureau or a comparable organization; and accept the results and suggestions of such arbitration.

The Restoration Industry's Standards are Created by the IICRC

The primary industry standards and reference manuals for expert carpet cleaning, water damage repair, and mold treatment have all been developed by the IICRC. The collaboration of specialists in the sector, including manufacturers, industry groups, insurance professionals, training facilities, contractors, and public health professionals, takes years to produce these IICRC standards.

The standards are examined and revised every five years. Because of the quick technological and scientific progress in the water damage repair industry, the standards must also adapt to stay up to date.