A Big Name for Certifications in the Restoration Business

1/21/2020 (Permalink)

SERVPRO is certified with the IICRC for water, fire, and mold damage

In just about every endeavor, someone needs to take a lead role, otherwise chaos can be the result. That's true for a disaster remediation team responding to flooding or a fire, and that's true for establishing cleanup standards in the restoration industry. The Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification sets the standards for the cleaning, inspection and restoration industries. The IICRC sets these standards to deliver the highest quality in cleanup efforts in Lemon Township, OH, and throughout the nation. SERVPRO franchises honor these standards and work closely with all groups looking to strengthen restoration efforts.

The Role of the IICRC

This non-profit organization is a certification source for the restoration industry. It was founded in 1972 and has since evolved into an organization with a global reach which has trained thousands of technicians. Its core mission is to advance standards and certifications in the restoration fields. Its values include the following:

• Respect for every person they encounter
  
• Responsibility for meeting obligations in a timely manner
  
• Integrity for standards of conduct
  
• Excellence in leadership and service
  
  

A mitigation certificate awarded by the organization is a respected badge for technicians in the field. It means they have reached a degree of knowledge and expertise in their area of work. SERVPRO franchises work closely with the organization and are considered partners in many efforts.

The Role of Training and Education

Training and education are key aspects of competence. Any new SERVPRO franchise receives extensive training in the areas of fire restoration, water restoration, carpeting and upholstery cleaning and mold remediation. Continual training is provided through e-training that includes modules, videos and testing. SERVPRO is also an approved IICRC training school for many areas of restoration as well as advanced concepts such as applied structural drying. They also provide courses that teach the emergency mitigation field. These courses can be taken by property managers, insurance agents and adjusters, real estate professionals and other interested parties.