IICRC Water Restoration Technician Questions & Answers(RATED A+)

ANSI/IICRC S-500 Water Damage Standards - ANSWERWhat document dictates the Standards for the Water Damage Restoration Industry? Work authorization - ANSWERWhat needs to be signed before restoration begins? To reduce drying times - ANSWERWhy do we extract water from carpet multiple times? Evaporation - ANSWERAfter the water is extracted, what dictates the rate of drying? Take pictures, document, advise parties - ANSWERWhat should we do if we find pre-existing damage? Knee kicker & awl - ANSWERWhat tools are necessary to disengage the carpet? Separation of the primary and secondary backing - ANSWERWhat is delamination? Improper handling and stretching - ANSWERWhat can cause delamination? Document and report - ANSWERWhat should we do if we discover significant Delamination on our project? Only as a last resort - ANSWERIs it OK to cut carpet seems? Ease of installation - ANSWERWhat is the purpose of the skin on carpet cushion? Medical evaluation and fit testing - ANSWERBefore a technician can wear a respirator, what needs to be done? Safety - ANSWERWhat is our first responsibility when arriving at any water loss? Lead and asbestos - ANSWERName two substances found in construction that are federally regulated Ground plug - ANSWERFor safety with what should all are drying equipment be equipped? Remove from service and replace the cords - ANSWERWhat should we do with equipment that has damaged electrical cords? Respond quickly - ANSWERWhat is the most critical course of action when we get a water damage loss? To quickly contain moisture migration - ANSWERWhat is the purpose of the initial extraction? Yes - ANSWERCan drywall be restored after it becomes wet?