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IICRC S220 Available for Public Review

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Published: Monday, 26 January 2026 17:42
LAS VEGAS – JANUARY 02, 2026 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has opened public review for the revised draft IICRC S220 Standard for Professional Inspection for Hard Surface Floor Coverings.

The IICRC S220 draft Standard is available for review and comment as part of the ANSI 45-day public review period. Download the revised draft Standard and submit your comments online here: https://iicrc.org/s220/. All comments must be submitted using the online comment form no later than February 16, 2026.

The IICRC S220 Standard describes the procedures, methods and systems to follow when inspecting light commercial and residential hard surface floor coverings such as stone, laminate, pre-finished wood, ceramic and resilient. This Standard does not specifically address the protocols and procedures for installing hard surface floor coverings.

For more information about IICRC certification programs and standards, visit www.iicrc.org. To purchase IICRC standards, 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.

Press Contact: Press@iicrc.org

Call for Members: Revision of ANSI/IICRC S700 Standard for Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration

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Published: Tuesday, 30 December 2025 14:37
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Call for Members: Revision of ANSI/IICRC S700 Standard for Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration

Las Vegas, NV – DECEMBER 26, 2025 – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the initiation of revision of the ANSI/IICRC S700 Standard for Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration.

This revised Standard will provide a specific set of practical principles, methods, and processes for the restoration of fire and smoke damaged structures, materials, assemblies, and systems. The Standard will cover the entire process of evaluation, mitigation, cleaning, and restoration. In addition, this Standard will cover: scope development, engineering controls, proper cleaning methods and processes, and proper documentation of the property being restored.

This revision will include the addition of principles, methods, and processes to clean and restore structures, materials, assemblies, and systems impacted by wildfires into the ANSI/IICRC S700: 2025 Standard for Professional Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration. In addition, other areas of the Standard will be updated to reflect industry developments and changes as needed.

IICRC is seeking volunteers from the following stakeholder categories: anyone who performs cleaning or restoration on property damaged by fire and smoke; the property, casualty, and liability insurance industry; brokers and agents who write property, casualty, and liability policies; property owners and managers; anyone who represents an insured or holds a lien on property damaged by fire and smoke.

To submit an application, click here. The deadline to submit applications is January 31, 2026.

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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Press Contact: Press@iicrc.org

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