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IICRC S410 Standard Available for Third Limited Public Review

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IICRC S410 Standard Available for Third Limited Public Review

LAS VEGAS – [March 21, 2025] – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened the third limited public review for the Draft IICRC S410 Standard for Professional Cleaning of the Built Environment for Infection Prevention and Control. Download the Substantive Changes made to the draft S410 Standard since the second public review, and submit your comments online from March 21 to April 20, 2025 here: https://iicrc.org/s410/

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 20, 2025.

The IICRC S410 Standard builds on the routine cleaning practices discussed in the ANSI/IICRC S400 Standard for Professional Cleaning, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Commercial Built Environment and provides users with processes to enhance routine cleaning practices using infection control measures in order to decrease exposure risk to
germs and pathogens. This standard focuses on the infection prevention and control principles and methods to establish processes to clean, sanitize, disinfect, evaluate, and maintain the built environment.

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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New Standard Published: ANSI/IICRC S400 Standard for Professional Cleaning, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Commercial Built Environment

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New Standard Published: ANSI/IICRC S400 Standard for Professional Cleaning, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Commercial Built Environment

Las Vegas, NV – JANUARY 21, 2025 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the publication of a new American National Standard - ANSI/IICRC S400 Standard for Professional Cleaning, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Commercial Built Environment.

This standard focuses on the commercial built environment and defines frequencies, objectives, results, principles, and practices to clean, maintain, and restore the built environment. The built environment is defined as materials, building assemblies, structures, furniture, fixtures, and equipment located inside a building envelope.

The ANSI/IICRC S400 Standard for Professional Cleaning, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Commercial Built Environment includes the following:
Principles of Cleaning
Administrative Procedures and Project Documentation
Safety and Health
Cleaning Processes
Cleaning Equipment and Tools, Materials, Chemicals, and Supplies
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Limitations, Complexities, Complications, and Conflicts

Perry Shimanoff, IICRC S400 Consensus Body Chairman, said: “On behalf of our entire dedicated team, it is with great pride and excitement that we announce the release of the first-ever ANSI-approved standard for the built environment. This landmark achievement represents a significant step forward in supporting professional cleaners by providing a comprehensive and authoritative resource to enhance their expertise. This new Standard is designed to empower cleaning professionals with practical guidance on the current Standard of Care, elevating the industry’s standards and fostering a healthier, safer built environment for all.”

Brandon Burton, IICRC Standards Chairman, said: “This Standard provides the Commercial Property Maintenance industry with an authoritative resource to ensure Standard of Care in the delivery of cleaning, restoration and maintenance practices. Thank you to the tremendous effort of the Consensus Body volunteers that have dedicated seven years to the development of this critical document.”

To purchase a copy of the new ANSI/IICRC S400: 2025 and other standards, visit https://iicrc.gilmoreglobal.com/en. IICRC standards are also available via the IICRC Standards Subscription website at https://evantage.gilmoreglobal.com/#/. For more information on other certification programs and standards offered by IICRC, visit www.iicrc.org.

About 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. With more than 60,000 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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