How to Train for Water Damage Restoration

According to the National Weather Service, flooding caused $1 billion in water damage last year. Water damage can become even more costly as time goes by. Mold contamination can spread throughout a home in just 48 hours. Having the right training can potentially save your family thousands of dollars in the event of flooding. Not only can water damage restoration training be used to restore one's own property; it can also lead to employment opportunities in the field, or provide another reliable source of income for a business.

Instructions

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  Take a certification course with the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration. The IICRC is a nationally recognized organization that will certify that you are qualified to perform restoration duties involved with different degrees of water damage. (See resources.)
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  Take a free online course. The EPA provides a web-based course that provides nine chapters and a self test after each chapter. The course is based on a publication titled "Flood Cleanup and the Air in your Home," which you can download and print. The course provides detailed examples of mold growth and what remediation steps you can take depending on the type of water damage.
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  Consider other self-training opportunities. You can incorporate the EPA 's guidelines for "Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings" into your training. The booklet includes detailed procedures for various degrees of water damage and makes distinctions between salvageable and non-salvageable materials. You can also purchase a copy of the "Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration" (2006) on the IICRC website.

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