FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

IICRC S700 Standard Available for Second Public Review

[Las Vegas, Nevada – July 28, 2023] – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and
Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened a second public review for the revised
draft IICRC S700 Standard for Professional Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration.
Download the draft Standard and submit your comments online from July 28 to
September 11, 2023, here: https://iicrc.org/s700/.

As part of the ANSI 45-day public review period all comments must be submitted
using the online comment form no later than September 11, 2023.

The IICRC S700 Standard describes the principles, processes, and procedures for
assessing the presence, intensity of impact and boundaries of fire residues and odors
affecting a building, building systems (e.g., Heating, Ventilating and Air-Conditioning
(HVAC)), and contents after a fire event. Fire events can occur within buildings,
adjoining building(s), or building(s) in the vicinity impacted by an external or internal
fire, other than wildfires. This Standard also describes the practical principles,
methods, and processes including equipment, tools, and materials, for the restoration
cleaning and fire odor management of buildings and contents. This Standard also
addresses contractor qualifications, administrative requirements, procedures,
development of the Restoration Work Plan (RWP), documentation of project-related
events, and compliance with Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

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. 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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