Historical Standards

ANSI/IICRC S100 - Professional Cleaning of Textile Floor Coverings - Sixth Edition: 2015

The science of cleaning and maintenance of installed textile floor coverings has grown significantly during the last 24 years. The IICRC first published the Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning (S001) in 1991 and revised it as the S100 in 1994, 1997, 2002 and 2011. The Sixth Edition of the IICRC S100 (2015) contains additional updates and revisions.

ANSI/IICRC S500 - Water Damage Restoration - Fourth Edition: 2015

The IICRC S500 provides a specific set of practical standards for water damage restoration. It does not attempt to teach comprehensive water damage restoration procedures; rather it provides the foundation for basic principles of proper restoration practices. IICRC S500 does not attempt to include exhaustive performance characteristics or standards for the manufacture or installation of structural components, materials and contents (personal property).
The IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide is presented using a two-part format: the standard itself and a supplementary reference guide. The procedural standard is featured in this first section, supported by the reference guide in the second section. The intent is to use the principles outlined in the reference guide as a tool to better understand and apply the standard itself. However, the reference guide is not considered part of this standard.

IICRC S500 - Water Damage Restoration - Fourth Edition: 2015 (FRENCH EDITION)

This document is a translation of the English version of an American National Standard. The only version approved by the American National Standards Institute is the English language version.
Ce document est une traduction de la version anglaise d’une Norme Nationale Américaine (American National Standard). La seule version approuvée par l'American National Standards Institute est la version en langue anglaise.

The IICRC S500 provides a specific set of practical standards for water damage restoration. It does not attempt to teach comprehensive water damage restoration procedures; rather it provides the foundation for basic principles of proper restoration practices. IICRC S500 does not attempt to include exhaustive performance characteristics or standards for the manufacture or installation of structural components, materials and contents (personal property).
The IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide is presented using a two-part format: the standard itself and a supplementary reference guide. The procedural standard is featured in this first section, supported by the reference guide in the second section. The intent is to use the principles outlined in the reference guide as a tool to better understand and apply the standard itself. However, the reference guide is not considered part of this standard..

IICUC S001 - Standard Reference Guide for Professional On-location Cleaning of Installed Textile Floor Covering Materials 1991

This document is a remarkable achievement by an enthusiastic and vibrant industry. Up to publication date of this manuscript, no written standards for the on-site cleaning of installed carpeting existed.
As the North American life style has changed to become more intertwined with the conservation of energy, homes and businesses have become a tightly closed, highly insulated environment. Thus, the concern with the air quality of the indoor environment is becoming as important as the concern with the outdoor air quality environment. The cleaning industry must measure its mandate scientifically, to improve the quality of life not only aesthetically, but also environmentally. This mandate can only be measured if industry accepted standards are established and implemented.

IICRC S001 - Standard Reference Guide for Professional On-Location Cleaning of Textile Floor Covering Materials - Second Edition 1994

This document is a remarkable achievement by an enthusiastic and vibrant industry. Up to publication date of this manuscript, no written standards for the on-site cleaning of installed carpeting existed.
As the North American life style has changed to become more intertwined with the conservation of energy, homes and businesses have become a tightly closed, highly insulated environment. Thus, the concern with the air quality of the indoor environment is becoming as important as the concern with the outdoor air quality environment. The cleaning industry must measure its mandate scientifically, to improve the quality of life not only aesthetically, but also environmentally. This mandate can only be measured if industry accepted standards are established and implemented.

IICRC S001 - Carpet Cleaning Standard - Third Edition 1997

This document is a remarkable achievement by an enthusiastic and vibrant industry. Up to publication date of this manuscript, no written standards for the on-site cleaning of installed carpeting existed.
As the North American life style has changed to become more intertwined with the conservation of energy, homes and businesses have become a tightly closed, highly insulated environment. Thus, the concern with the air quality of the indoor environment is becoming as important as the concern with the outdoor air quality environment. The cleaning industry must measure its mandate scientifically, to improve the quality of life not only aesthetically, but also environmentally. This mandate can only be measured if industry accepted standards are established and implemented.

IICRC S100 - Professional Carpet Cleaning - Fourth Edition: 2002

This standard was created for use by professional cleaners, carpet manufacturers, retailers, distributors, industry suppliers, specifiers, property managers, homeowners, facility managers, housekeepers, insurance companies and others involved with the carpet cleaning industry.
Every carpet has unique characteristics and each carpet cleaning project should be carefully evaluated to determine proper application of this standard. In extenuating circumstances, deviation from portions of this standard may be appropriate. Carelessness is never acceptable and common sense should prevail in all cases.

IICRC S100 - Professional Carpet Cleaning - Fifth Edition: 2011

This standard describes the procedures, methods, and systems to be followed when performing professional commercial and residential textile floor coverings (e.g., carpet and rugs) maintenance and cleaning. Professional carpet and rug maintenance and cleaning consists of the following components for which procedures are described in this standard: Principles of cleaning; Chemistry of cleaning; Construction of textile floor covering and style; Carpet selection; Soiling and soil management; Carpet cleaning equipment and tools; Methods and systems of cleaning; Safety and health; Administrative; Pre-cleaning and post-cleaning inspections; Spot and stain removal; Residential and commercial cleaning; and Area rugs.

IICRC S500 - Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration - First Edition 1994

This standard defines criteria and methods to be used for assessing water damage and establishing restoration procedures. Because of the unique circumstances of every water damage restoration project, it is impractical to issue blanket rules intended to apply to every water damage situation. In extenuating circumstances, deviation from portions of this standard may be appropriate. Carelessness is never acceptable and common sense should prevail in all cases.

IICRC S500 - Professional Water Damage Restoration - Second Edition: 1999

IICRC S500 provides suppliers, professional restorers, and insurance representatives with a specific set of practical standards for water damage restoration. It does not attempt to teach comprehensive restorative drying procedures. There are numerous manuals,video tapes, workshops, and seminars available to teach specific details of restoration. IICRC S500 does not include exhaustive performance characteristics or standards for the manufacture or installation of structure and contents components, such as carpet, cushion, subflooring, or other structural materials. Restoration contractors and other users are urged to review the publications listed under Source Acknowledgements, for guidance in selecting and specifying the proper replacement of components. and for the instaIlation or repair technique best suited to individual circumstances.

ANSI/IICRC S500 - Professional Water Damage Restoration - Third Edition: 2006

The IICRC S500 provides a specific set of practical standards for water damage restoration. It does not attempt to teach comprehensive water damage restoration procedures; rather it provides the foundation for basic principles of proper restoration practices. IICRC S500 does not attempt to include exhaustive performance characteristics or standards for the manufacture or installation of structural components, materials and contents (personal property).

The IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide is presented using a two-part format: the standard itself and a supplementary reference guide. The procedural standard is featured in this first section, supported by the reference guide in the second section. The intent is to use the principles outlined in the reference guide as a tool to better understand and apply the standard itself. However, the reference guide is not considered part of this standard.

IICRC S520 - Professional Mold Remediation - First Edition: 2003

This Standard describes the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be taken when performing mold remediation in residential, institutional and commercial buildings and on personal property contents of those structures. The Standard explains mold remediation techniques, the principles of which may apply to other microbial remediation projects or services. This Standard assumes that the determination and correction of the underlying cause of mold contamination is the responsibility of the property owner and not the remediator, although the property owner may contract with the remediator or other professionals to perform these services.

IICRC S520 - Professional Mold Remediation - Second Edition: 2008

This document is written for use by those involved in the mold remediation industry, primarily for mold remediation companies and workers, and secondarily, for others who investigate or assess mold complaints, prepare remediation specifications, protocols or procedures, and manage remediation projects, (e.g., indoor environmental professionals (IEPs), other specialized experts) and finally, for other potential materially interested parties (e.g., consumers and occupants, property owners and managers, insurance company representatives, government and regulatory bodies).
The S520 is a procedural standard. It is based on reliable remediation principles, review of available scientific and industry literature and information and practical experience. In addition, there has been extensive consultation with, and information obtained from, numerous other sources. The Second Edition of the S520 has been updated and rewritten. An additional Chapter and Section have been added covering Building and Material Science, and an additional section has been added covering Equipment, Tools and Materials. This document supersedes the IICRC S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation (S520 First Edition 2003, 2004).

IICRC R800 - Carpet Inspector Guide - 2nd Edition: 1996

The IICRC Reference Guide for Inspection of Textile Floorcoverings has been prepared based upon input from fiber producers, carpet mills, floor covering retailers, installation contractors, carpet cleaners, and end users. While every attempt has been made to include all of the information necessary to satisfy the needs of most commissioners, it should be understood that not all commissioners will necessarily need all of the information specified by this document, and that some commissioners may require more.
In the same way that carpet manufacturers issue instructions for installation and maintenance of their products, all industry segments can and should provide instructions to be followed by inspectors when investigating complaints. It is hoped that these guidelines will serve that purpose. This Reference Guide is a standard textbook in the IICRC-approved Senior Carpet Inspector courses, and practicing IICRC inspectors have agreed to adhere to these guidelines to the extent possible in each case.