Not-for-profit offers advice for home and business owners affected by fire, smoke, char and ash
In the wake of recent wildfires that have damaged, destroyed and permeated hundreds of homes and businesses in California, it’s important for residents to be aware of the many dangerous health effects caused by returning to smoke-salvageable and smoke-damaged buildings. To help home and business owners in affected areas, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, Restoration and Certification (IICRC), a non-profit standards-setting organization for the inspection, cleaning and restoration industry, is providing home and business owners with tips for cleanup and deodorization of fire-damaged, smoke-contaminated buildings.
“Once officials determine it is safe to return to a home or business after a wildfire, it’s important for property owners to assess physical damage impacting structures before cleaning up heat, char, ash and smoke-odor impacted buildings,” said Pete Duncanson, chairman of the IICRC. “It’s imperative that fire and smoke odor cleanup be performed correctly and safely to stave off any ill health effects and permanent property damage.”
To help home and business owners returning to fire and smoke damaged properties, the IICRC offers the following tips:
When hiring a fire and smoke removal professional in your area, make sure that the technician is a certified Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician (FSRT) to ensure they are educated on the latest techniques for proper remediation. In some cases, a mold remediator may also be necessary as the volume of water used to combat fires can result in an abundance of standing water within a property, leading to mold growth.
To find certified restorers in your area or to confirm the certification of any company that has contacted you, call the IICRC at 1-844-464-4272 or visit www.iicrc.org and select “Locate a Certified Pro.”
About IICRC
The IICRC is a global, ANSI-accredited Standards Developing Organization (SDO) that credentials individuals in 20+ categories within the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries. Representing more than 54,000 certified technicians and 6,000 Certified Firms in 22 countries, the IICRC, in partnership with regional and international trade associations, represents the entire industry. The IICRC does not own schools, employ instructors, produce training materials or promote specific product brands, cleaning methods or systems. For more information, visit www.iicrc.org.
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