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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 consist 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, health and Administrative, Pre-cleaning and post-cleaning inspections, Spot and stain removal, Residential and commercial cleaning and Area rugs.
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This Standard describes the procedures to be followed and the precautions to be taken when performing water damage restoration in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings, and the systems and personal property contained within those structures.
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This standard describes the non-destructive procedures, methods, and systems for professional inspectors to follow when inspecting light commercial and residentialhard surface floor coverings; including stone, laminate, prefinished wood, ceramic, and resilient.
This Standard does not specifically address the protocols and procedures for installing hard surface floor coverings. Users of this standard should refer to theReferencessectionof this document for additional information.
Inspection of hard surface floor coverings includes the following which are described in this Standard:
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In the early 1990’s a niche industry began to emerge to address the cleanup of human blood and body fluid spills associated with injuries and death scenes. As the public and government agencies became more aware of the health hazards associated with these scenes (both physical and psychological), the demand for trained technicians grew. With only generic regulations to address general work practices, a small but determined trade association, and a handful of selfappointed instructors, the industry has grown to well over a thousand service providers.
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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 and 2008). -
IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT THIS VERSION: 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. La présente norme décrit les procédures à suivre et les précautions à prendre lorsqu’on effectue une remédiation des moisissures dans des bâtiments résidentiels, commerciaux et institutionnels, ainsi que dans les systèmes et les biens personnels meubles dans ces structures.
La norme explique les techniques de remédiation des moisissures, dont les principes peuvent s’appliquer à d’autres projets ou services de remédiation microbienne. La présente norme suppose que la détermination et la correction de la cause fondamentale de la contamination fongique relève de la responsabilité du propriétaire ou du bailleur, ou de leurs agents, et non celle du remédiateur, bien que le propriétaire pourrait signer un contrat avec le remédiateur ou avec d’autres spécialistes pour rendre ces services.) -
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 R520 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 and 2008).
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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.
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IICRC S300 is a procedural standard. It has been written using reliable principles, research and practical experience, plus consultation with and information obtained from numerous sources. These include: allied tradespersons; cleaning chemical and equipment formulators and manufacturers; upholstery and furniture manufacturers; international. national and regional trade associations; organizations serving the professionals cleaning industry, both independent and franchise; cleaning industry training schools; cleaning service companies; and others with specialized experience. The IICRC S300 provides a specific set of practical standards for upholstery cleaning. It does not attempt to teach comprehensive upholstery cleaning procedures; rather, it provides the foundational principle for proper cleaning practice.
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ANSI/IICRC S800 defines basic operational procedures and techniques for inspecting/evaluating: carpet types, characteristics and conditions; specification; installation procedures; and post-installation maintenance and cleaning. This enables professional inspectors to determine appropriate procedures for inspecting textile floor coverings. S800 is not written to teach detailed inspection procedures; numerous manuals, videotapes, workshops and seminars are available to teach comprehensive textile floor covering inspection procedures. This standard was created for use primarily by professional inspectors, and secondarily for carpet manufacturers, product suppliers, building contractors, architects, specifiers, designers, distributors, flooring retailers, end-users, facility managers, institutions and others involved in the textile flooring inspection industry.