Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration - Fifth Edition: 2021
This S500 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.
Water damage restoration consists of the following components for which procedures are described in this Standard:
Principles of Water Damage Restoration
Microbiology of Water Damage
Health Effects from Exposure to Microbial Contamination in Water-Damaged Buildings
Building and Material Science
Psychrometry and Drying Technology
Equipment, Instruments, and Tools
Antimicrobial (biocide) Technology
Safety and Health
Administrative Procedures, Project Documentation, and Risk Management
Inspections, Preliminary Determinations, and Pre-Restoration Evaluations
Limitations, Complexities, Complications, and Conflicts
Specialized Experts
Structural Restoration
Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Restoration
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