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IICRC Announces Inaugural Legislative Fly-In

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IICRC Announces Inaugural Legislative Fly-In

Washington, D.C. Las Vegas, NV – April 9, 2026 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is proud to announce its inaugural Legislative Fly-In, taking place September 1st and 2nd in Washington, D.C. This landmark event will be hosted at the Hyatt Capitol Hill and will bring together IICRC-certified professionals and firms, industry leaders, and stakeholders from across Regency Washington on the country to engage directly in the legislative process.

The Legislative Fly-In represents a major step forward in the IICRC’s commitment to advocacy, education, and industry representation. Attendees will gain valuable insights into key policy issues impacting the cleaning and restoration industry, participate in strategic
discussions, and have the opportunity to meet with members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill.

“This event is about empowering IICRC-certified professionals and firms to have a voice in the policies that shape our IICRC President and Chairman of the Board. “By bringing our community directly to Washington, we are creating meaningful industry,” said James Tole,
opportunities to advocate for standards, certifications, and the critical role our industry plays in disaster recovery efforts and public health.

“With IICRC standards and certifications now cited in federal legislation, our industry is firmly on the policy radar,” said Robbie Bradshaw, Director of Government Relations for the IICRC. “This Fly-In ensures we’re not just part of the conversation but actively helping to engagement with lawmakers.” 

The two-day event will include:
• A Certified Firm Roundtable
• Issue briefings on key legislative priorities
• Advocacy training and preparation sessions
• Coordinated meetings with federal lawmakers and their staff

Registration is now open, with Early Bird pricing set at $149 for a limited time. A discounted room block is also available at the host hotel for attendees on a first-come, first-serve basis.

The IICRC encourages all certified professionals, firms, and industry partners to take part in this inaugural event and help shape the future of the industry through direct engagement with policymakers.

For more information and to register, please visit https://iicrc.org/legislative-fly-in/

About the IICRC
The IICRC is a global Standards Developing Organization (SDO), accredited through the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), as well as a credentialing body that certifies individuals in 20+ categories within the Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Industries.
The IICRC, in partnership with regional and international trade associations, represents the entire Industries it serves with over 60,000 Certified Technicians and nearly 8,000 Certified Firms in 40+ countries. For more information, visit www.iicrc.org.

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IICRC Standards Available for Second Limited Public Review

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IICRC Standards Available for Second Limited Public Review 

LAS VEGAS – March 20, 2026 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened the second limited public review for the Draft IICRC S220 Standard for  Inspection of Hard Surface Floor Coverings. Download the Substantive Changes made to the draft  S220 Standard since the first public review, and submit your comments online from March 20 to  April 19, 2026, here: https://iicrc.org/s220/ 

As part of the ANSI 30-day limited public review period, all comments must be submitted using  the online comment form no later than April 19, 2026. 

The Draft S220 Standard describes the non-destructive procedures, methods, and systems for  professional inspectors to follow when inspecting light commercial and residential hard surface  floor coverings; including stone, laminate, wood, ceramic, and resilient. This Standard does not  specifically address the protocols and procedures for installing hard surface floor coverings.  

For more information on other certification programs and standards offered by the IICRC, visit  www.iicrc.org. To purchase a copy of IICRC standards, please visit http://webstore.iicrc.org

About the IICRC 

The IICRC is an international, ANSI-accredited standard-development organization (SDO) that  certifies 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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