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IICRC S760 Standard for Professional Wildfire Investigations and Restoration Available for Public Review

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Published: Thursday, 25 January 2024 12:10
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IICRC Standards Available for Public Review

LAS VEGAS – [Jan 19, 2024] – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened public review for the IICRC S760 Standard for Professional
Wildfire Investigations and Restoration of Impacts to Structures, Systems, and Contents as part of the ANSI 45-day public review period. Download the draft Standard and submit your comments online from January 19 to March 04, 2024 here: https://iicrc.org/s760/

All comments must be submitted using the online comment form no later than March 04, 2024.

The IICRC S760 collaborative standard describes practical principles, methods, and processes to investigate, evaluate, and restore the interior and exterior of structures and
improvements, and contents impacted by wildfire smoke emissions. In addition, this standard will also describe the basic principles governing wildfire particle and residue
infiltration, distribution and eventual settlement on surfaces. The goal of this standard is to aid the competent professional, restorer, and other trades and professions involved in
restoration, in defining the scope of a project and preparation of a work plan. This standard also establishes post-restorative methods and processes to evaluate the execution of the scope of work, and verify the cleanliness of structures and contents impacted from wildfire smoke.

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 Certified Technicians and 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.

New Standard Published: ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup

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Published: Thursday, 25 January 2024 12:07
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New Standard Published: ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup
 
Las Vegas, NV – December 15, 2023 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the publication of a newly-revised ANSI-approved ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard for Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup (2nd edition, 2023).

This Standard describes the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be taken when performing trauma and crime scene cleanup regardless of surface, item, or location.

This Standard assumes that all scenes have been released by law enforcement or regulatory agencies. 

Trauma and crime scene cleanup consists of the following components for which procedures are described in this Standard:

 Principles of Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup;
 Safety and Health;
 Antimicrobial (Biocide) Technology;
 Administrative Procedures, Project Documentation, and Risk Management;
 Inspection and Preliminary Determination;
 Equipment and Supplies;
 Limitations, Complexities, Complications, and Conflicts;
 Structural Remediation;
 Vehicle and Other Machinery Remediation;
 Contents Remediation;
 Packaging, Transport, and Disposal of Regulated Infectious or Potentially Infectious Waste; and
 Confirmation of Cleaning.

David Oakes, IICRC S540 Consensus Body Chairman, said: “The ANSI/IICRC S540 Standard is an update of the first edition published in 2017. The new S540 clarifies the responsibilities of the worker, certified technician, project manager or crew chief, and company management. It further clarifies the proper care, treatment, and disposition of porous and semi-porous structural materials and the potential for restorability while protecting the health and safety of workers and occupants. It is important to note that contents and structural items impacted blood and other potential infectious material do not necessarily need to be replaced and can often be restored to a safe, sanitary, and usable condition. The important term ‘clean’ has been defined and clarified. The Consensus Body consists of subject matter experts that include practitioners (restorers), Industrial Hygienists, Engineers, Chemist, Physician, and Instructors.

Reference material was gathered from around the world and used in the update of this important document.” Brandon Burton, IICRC Standards Chairman, said: “This update represents a critical step to ensure the industry accepted Standard of Care reflects what is current and prudent in the field of Trauma and Crime Scene Cleanup.  I commend Mr. Oakes and the current IICRC S540 Consensus Body on the countless hours and effort they have volunteered to this revision, and to their ongoing commitment to our industry and its stakeholders.”

To purchase a copy of the new ANSI/IICRC S540: 2023 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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