WATER RESTORATION exam IICRC
The most critical course of action in restoration during is to _______ an begin __________
as soon as possible - correct answer-respond quickly & mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of care for the water restoration profession
developed by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____. - correct answer-s500
to help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated water
losses restorers need to have ready access to several items. these items protect for all
_________________ to the body. - correct answer-potential exposures
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide - correct answer-1.
medical evaluations
2. fit testing
3. training
the contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and the restoration
contractor. the form specifies who is responsible for payment and should be signed
_________ work begins - correct answer-before
the technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify
communicate and eliminate _________ if reasonably possible - correct answer-safety
hazards
federal regulations apply to handling or disturbing of ____ based paint and asbestos -
correct answer-lead
After safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water source has been stopped,
the restorer must complete an evaluation of the water's migration through the structure.
During this process, the restorer inspects all ___________ ________ areas. - correct
answer-potentially affected
the ultimate goal is to find the edge of water migration which moves in a three dimensional
path throughout the structure. this is accomplished across carpeted surfaces using a _____
and across most hard surfaces using a _____ (non-penetrating) moisture meter. - correct
answer-moisture sensor , non-invasive
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is said
to be - correct answer-category 1
water that has significant degree of chemical biological and or physical contamination and
potential to cause sickness or discomfort is ___________ - correct answer-category 2
cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a category 2 water loss can
continue. at a minimum affected __________ must be removed and disposed of and carpet
, must be throughly cleaned using a hot water extraction method. - correct answer-carpet
underlay
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries __________
(disease causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - correct answer-pathogenic
worker and occupant ______ and safety are the 1st priority on every sewage loss. areas
affected by category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as potentially hazardous. -
correct answer-health
Various cleaning and decontamination procedures must be used on Category 3 water
losses, including the removal of all ______ ______ materials affected by the water intrusion.
- correct answer-highly porous
when resistance is encountered and performing proper services in a category 3 water loss
becomes a challenge restorers _____________ immediately to prevent liability and address
the conflict. - correct answer-stop work
Third party experts are commonly referred to as Indoor Environmental Professionals, or
____. - correct answer-IEP
Losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure do not
change the _______ of water. - correct answer-category
pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and communicated to all _________
parties during the initial inspection. - correct answer-materially interested
when carpet delimitation (the loss of integrity in the adhesives used to laminate the _____
and _____ backings) has occurred, further damage is very likely. for this reason when
extensive carpet delimitation is discovered technicians must call it to the attention go all
materially interested parties , document the condition and suggest replacement. - correct
answer-primary and secondary
there are number of causes for carpet delimitation - many of them relates to ____ restoration
activities - correct answer-improper
Many building materials will absorb excess water vapor and suffer damage, especially when
air is allowed to remain above __% relative humidity. - correct answer-60%
Hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an effort to ________ with the
water content in the surrounding air mass. The more hygroscopic the material, the faster it
will collect water vapor, and the easier it will suffer _________ damage. - correct
answer-equalize and secondary
When water intrusion results in water running through wall cavities, inspection access holes
are used to ensure that blown-in insulation has not compacted and lost its ______. Wet
compressed insulation should be ______ - correct answer-R-Value , removed
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