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Current and Past IICRC-Related News Stories
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IICRC Begins Drafting R800 Reference Guide for Carpet Inspection
Seeks volunteers for the R800 Reference Guide Committee
VANCOUVER, Wash. (November 3, 2009) – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) will begin drafting the R800 Reference Guide for Carpet Inspection. Timeline for its completion is 36 months.
“We’re looking forward to beginning work on the new reference guide,” said IICRC Standards Consultant Larry Cooper. “Along with our partners in the industry, we know that the IICRC R800 will provide a needed resource for professionals.”
The R800 Reference Guide Committee will be chaired by Bill Doan of Shaw Industries and the vice-chair will be Lou Migliori of LGM and Associates, Technical Flooring Services.
The IICRC is now looking for industry volunteers to participate on the committee, which will meet approximately two times per year. While the first meeting will be held at Surfaces in Las Vegas, much of the work will be done online and via conference calls. There will be between 12 and 15 voting members of the committee and more than 20 volunteers assigned to specific subcommittees and topics.
“As with each new standard or reference guide the IICRC drafts, we’re looking for professionals who are dedicated to moving this forward,” said Bill Doan, IICRC R800 committee chair.
Anyone who is directly and materially affected by the carpet inspector reference guide can apply for committee membership. Membership is neither conditional upon membership in any organizations nor unreasonably restricted on the basis of technical qualifications or other such requirements. Committee membership applications will be reviewed by the standards consultant, committee chair and vice chair and those selected will be notified by November 30, 2009. Not everyone who applies will become a consensus body member but all will be invited to work on the chapter committees.
Requests for Applications should be submitted to IICRC Standards Consultant Larry Cooper at textilecon@aol.com or IICRC Headquarters at 360-693-5675.
IICRC Board Elects 2010 Executive Committee
Paul Pearce Elected Chairman of the Board
VANCOUVER, Wash. (October 22, 2009) – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) elected the 2010 Board of Directors and Executive Committee during its recent October meeting in Vancouver, Wash.
Paul Pearce, National Carpet Cleaners Association (NCCA, U.K.), was elected chairman of the IICRC Board of Directors following his successful term as IICRC President, in which he oversaw the selection of the first paid president for the organization. In this capacity, Pearce will also serve as Chairman of the Executive Committee. Additional committee officers elected during the annual meeting were: Darrell Paulson, First Vice President; Mike Reed, Second Vice president,Professional Cleaning & Restoration Alliance (PCRA); David Jones, International Vice President, National Upholstery and Carpet Cleaners Association (NUCCA - AU); Ed Hobbs, Treasurer, Mid South Professional Cleaners Association (MSPCA); Barry Lichtenstein, Secretary, New England Institute of Restoration & Cleaning (NEIRC); and Barry Costa, Chairman of the Certification Council. Patrick Winters will continue to serve as IICRC President and CEO.
“The past year has been a year of transition for the IICRC. We were extremely pleased to bring on Patrick Winters as the organization’s first paid president and our Executive Committee has worked hard over the past year to move the IICRC forward,” said Pearce. “I’m confident that in the next year, our Board of Directors, Executive Committee and supporting staff will continue to lead the IICRC down a successful path, looking to further engage our registrants and educate the public.”
Pearce, an industry veteran since 1973, is a Master Cleaner, Restorer and Instructor as well as the owner of Country House Carpet Care in England. He is a past president of the National Carpet Cleaners Association and has also served as past chairman of the British Cleaning Council.
In addition the 2010 Exectuive Committee members, IICRC Board of Directors for the next year will be: Bob Diloreto, Association of Wisconsin Cleaning Contractors (AWCC); Tony Wheelwright, Carpet Cleaners Institute of the Northwest (CCINW); Graham Bedwell, The Carpet and Fabricare Institute (CFI); Craig Jasper, Carpet and Rug Cleaners Institute of Illinois (CRCII); Rosemary Schooley, Floor Covering Institute of Ontario (FIO); Brian Kornet, New York Rug Cleaners Institute (NYRCI); Dave Keiter, Professional Carpet & Upholstery Cleaners Association (PCUCA); Pete Duncanson, Society of Cleaning & Restoration Technicians (SCRT); Bill Weigand, Tri-State Restorers & Specialty Cleaners Association (TRSCA); Chris Davis, World Floor Covering Association (WFCA); Jim Pemberton, Representing Individual Share Holder Lee Pemberton; Rod Paulson, Individual Shareholder; Doug Bowles, At Large Director; Al Leudtke, At Large Director; Cindy Sayre, At Large Director; Patrick Moffett, At Large Director; and, Dave Dybdahl, At Large Director.
IICRC Forms S600 Consensus Body Standard Committee
Seeks volunteers for the working chapter committees
VANCOUVER, Wash. (October 20, 2009) – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announces the formation of the Consensus Body Standard Committee for the S600 Carpet Installation Standard and Reference Guide. The committee, co-chaired by James Mullins of Shaw Industries and Barry Costa of Aspire Educational Institute, is responsible for drafting the carpet installation standard.
“This committee is made up of people directly and materially affected by the standard,” said vice-chair Barry Costa. “After reviewing more than 100 written applications for membership consideration for the consensus body, we are confident that we have a strong committee representing all areas of the carpet chain.”
The 22-member consensus body will meet approximately four times per year, and most of the work will be done online and via conference calls. The first in-person meeting took place Oct. 12 – 13 in Atlanta.
The new standard for carpet installation is being sponsored by the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI). Timeline for its completion is 36 months.
The IICRC is still looking for industry volunteers for working chapter committees. All of those who submitted a written application for the consensus body but are not part of the consensus body are invited to be part of a working chapter committee. Applications should be submitted to committee chair James Mullins (james.mullins@shawinc.com) or Barry Costa (barry@aspire-centre.com), or by contacting IICRC headquarters at 360-693-5675.
The members of the Consensus Body Standard Committee for the S600 Carpet Installation Standard and Reference Guide are: chair James Mullins of Shaw Industries; vice-chair Barry Costa of Aspire Educational Institute; Jim Walker of Certified Floor Covering Installers Association; Robert Varden of SeamMaster Industries; John McGrath, Jr. of INSTALL; Jack Dean of INSTALL; Kenneth Rigmaiden of International Union of Painters & Allied Trades; David Romero of So. Cal. Resilient Floor & Decorative Covering JATC; Robert Blochinger of Blochinger-Shepard Associates; Grace Gilbreath of XL Brands; David Barkstedt of Elite Consultants, Inc.; Sim Crisler of LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services; Lee Phillips of Professional Testing, Inc.; Greg Raborn of Beaulieu of America; Bruce Gentry of Mohawk Industries; Ken McIntosh of the Carpet & Rug Institute; David Wardlaw of Tai Ping Carpets; Carey Mitchell of Shaw Industries; Tom Jennings of World Floor-Covering Association; Fred Williamson, Jr. of Starnet Worldwide; and Richard Bodo of Windsor Industries. IICRC Standards Consultant Larry Cooper is a non-voting member advising on and overseeing the policies and procedures.
ICRC S100 Standard Available for Peer Review and
ANSI Public Review
VANCOUVER, Wash. (October 12, 2009) – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification’s (IICRC) S100 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning is now available for IICRC Peer Review and the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Public Review Process. The S100 establishes minimum standards for professional on-location cleaning of installed textile floor coverings.
Reviewers will have 60 days to read and comment on the S100 Standard and Reference Guide. A copy of the S100 will be available to reviewers, along with a format for comments. If you are interested in being a reviewer for the S100 please go to http://www.iicrc.org/s100publicreview and register. Instructions and information will then be sent to you.
“We need the cleaning and restoration industry’s involvement in reviewing the updated S100 Standard and Reference Guide,” said Doug Bradford, co-chair of the S100 Committee. “All comments will be considered, accepted in full, in part or not accepted with reason. We track each one, how the committee decided to use it or the reason for not using the comment. This information is then sent back to the reviewer.”
The IICRC S100 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Cleaning was first published in 2002. The IICRC Standards Committee began to update and fully review the document in 2007, a process that lasted almost two years. It was then sent to an editing committee and reviewed by a legal team. The final IICRC S100 document is scheduled for completion by early 2010 and will be ready for printing and circulation at that time.
ANSI accredits organizations and their principles and practices across all industries to enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life. Member organizations include educational institutions, companies, professional associations, and government members.
IICRC Begins Drafting S600 Carpet Installation Standard and Reference Guide
Seeks volunteers for the S600 Consensus Body Standard Committee
VANCOUVER, Wash. (July 24, 2009) – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has filed the proper notification with the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and will begin drafting the S600 Carpet Installation Standard and Reference Guide. The new standard is being sponsored by the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) and the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI). Timeline for its completion is 36 months.
“The involvement of the WFCA and CRI in the creation of the standard is an example of how our industry works together to achieve the best possible result,” said IICRC Chairman Paul Pearce. “Their support and involvement will enable us to write a standard for carpet installation that will be accepted across the industry.”
“The WFCA has enthusiastically agreed to fund half the cost for IICRC to develop ANSI Standards for Carpet Installation (S600) because we firmly believe it is an investment in the future for our customers and the entire flooring industry,” said D. Christopher Davis, president and CEO of the WFCA. “We see the value in and have a history of partnering with other sectors of the flooring industry to accomplish mutual goals.”
"CRI has a long and proud history of providing leadership in the arena of installation standards and felt like it was important to bring all the stakeholders to the same table to provide the most credible document possible,” said Werner Braun, president of CRI. “The end result through this ANSI process will once again provide the template for other industries to follow. We are thrilled to have the IICRC leading this process and with the leadership in place to drive it."
The S600 Consensus Body Standard Committee will be chaired by James Mullins of Shaw Industries and co-chaired by Barry Costa of Aspire Educational Institute.
The IICRC is now looking for industry volunteers to participate on the committee, which will meet approximately four times per year. Much of the work will be done online and via conference calls. There will be between 15 and 20 voting members of the committee and more than 35 volunteers assigned to specific subcommittees and topics.
Anyone who is directly and materially affected by the standard can apply for committee membership. Membership is neither conditional upon membership in any organizations nor unreasonably restricted on the basis of technical qualifications or other such requirements. Committee membership applications will be reviewed by the committee chairs and those selected will be notified by August 15, 2009. Not everyone who applies will become a consensus body voting member.
Applications should be submitted to committee co-chairs James Mullins (james.mullins@shawinc.com) or Barry Costa (barry@aspire-centre.com), or by contacting IICRC Headquarters at 360-693-5675.
IICRC Names Full-Time President to Lead Organization
VANCOUVER, Wash. (June 23, 2009) – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) has named Patrick Winters its first, full-time paid president effective August 1, 2009. Winters will report to the IICRC board of directors and its chairman.
The newly-created position that Winters will fill represents a significant change in how the Institute is run. Since its founding in 1972, a volunteer president and CEO has managed the organization, while at the same time running her or his own business.
“The Institute has grown impressively and made an important mark on the inspection, cleaning and restoration industries for more than 30 years thanks to the contributions of volunteers at all levels, who will remain the backbone of the organization,” said Paul Pearce, the board chairman and president. “Combining their dedication and expertise with the exceptional management experience of Pat Winters will ensure that we tap the full potential of the Institute and maximize our contributions to the registrants and the industries we serve.”
Pearce and the Executive Committee, working with the board, will continue to actively provide overall leadership, determine direction, and set policy for the Institute. Winters will be responsible for working with the organization’s leadership to develop and implement a long-range strategic plan to generate growth for the Institute in current and new markets, including outside North America, and strengthen relationships with allied industries, federal and state regulatory agencies, and elected officials. He will also work with the Institute’s management team as it carries out day-to-day operations.
Winters brings more than 30 years of not-for-profit management experience to his new position with the Institute. For the past eight years, he served as executive director of the Society for Maintenance and Reliability Professionals, a 3,000-member international engineering organization. He has previously been president and chief executive officer of the Denver-area Better Business Bureau, the National Association of Credit Management and Chicago Midwest Service Corporation, and the Building Owners and Managers Association of Denver, Colorado.
Winters was named Association Executive of the Year in 1991 by the Colorado Society of Association Executives and, under his leadership, the Building Owners and Managers Association of Denver was named Association of the Year in 1990 by the Building Owners and Managers Association International. In 2008, he was appointed to the Board of Examiners of the Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Awards. The Baldridge Awards are given by the President of the United States to recognize U.S. organizations for their achievements in quality and performance in the manufacturing, service, small business, education, health care, and non-profit sectors.
Winters has a Bachelor of Science degree from Illinois State University, holds a Master of Public Administration Studies from the University of Colorado, and is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame Institute of Organization Management – Center for Leadership Development.
Winters was selected after an extensive search by a committee of the IICRC board. The Committee reviewed almost 100 applications for the position.
ANSI/IICRC S500 to Open for Continuous Maintenance Comment and Review
IICRC to Update Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration
VANCOUVER, Wash. (March 25, 2009) – The IICRC Standards Chairman Jim Holland announced today the opening of the review process to update and maintain the ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration.
The standard will open for an informal public review on April 1, 2009 and will be available until June 15, 2009 as part of a continuous maintenance program. The S500 Consensus Body will then update the document based on comments received and then will be submitted for formal public review and comment. A timeline for this maintenance process will be approximately 24 months.
 The IICRC S500 Consensus Body, responsible for updating the document, is chaired by Howard Wolf, HW3 Consulting Group, LLC. Wolf previously chaired the Consensus Body during the last revision completed in 2006. The vice chair of the committee is Chris Taylor, Aspire Educational Institute, LLC.
The S500 Consensus Body will create a forum for the ANSI approved document to be commented on through an informal review process that will include users of the document, the industry and any other materially interested parties. This will allow the public and those involved in the water damage restoration field an opportunity to provide input and recommendations to the committee on recommended changes, corrections or additional information that is now available to the industry. The committee will then consider all comments while reviewing the document for necessary updates and formal public review.
“The ANSI/IICRC S500 document has been in the field for 36 months and has proven to be a very reliable source of information regarding water damage restoration. The IICRC is committed to maintaining the S500 as an industry consensus document,” said Holland. “We welcome comments from users of the standard and also those who investigate or are affected by the use of the document.”
IICRC Standards are all living documents. It is intended that the ANSI/IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide will be reviewed and updated at least every five years. The water damage restoration field changes rapidly and those involved in the industry should attempt to keep up with the advancement of the science and generally accepted practices of the industry.
According to Holland “This is an opportunity to update a very important document that is used throughout the water damage restoration industry. The IICRC process for writing standards provides for an open, balanced and transparent process and I encourage everyone to get involved, review the document, and submit their comments back to the IICRC S500 Consensus Body.”
The process of maintaining the ANSI/IICRC S500 will be simplified and it is recommended that commenter’s have a copy of the ANSI/IICRC S500. Reviewers have to register and download an Excel form for comments from the IICRC website. To participate in the review process, go to the IICRC website, www.iicrc.org/home, and look on the home page for the link to register and download the required form.
Comment forms for the informal public review process received by June 15 will be sent to the IICRC S500 Consensus Body for consideration.
Recent Changes to the IICRC Continuing Education Requirements
VANCOUVER, Wash. (March 19, 2009) – The IICRC Board of Directors has recently passed two resolutions that modify and streamline the IICRC Continuing Education Program. The result of the board action is to simplify the CEC program, making all Technician-level certifications fall under the same rules. Formerly, the AMRT designation had separate CEC requirements that were different from all other certifications. As a result of this recent board action, AMRT CEC requirements are now the same as every other certification category (2 CECs every 4 years). Furthermore, there is no longer a specific Mold Refresher CEC category. Any CEC event approved for cleaning/restoration credit can be applied to AMRT as it is with other cleaning/restoration categories.
There has been no change in the CEC requirement for Master level Technicians or Inspectors.
So to summarize; For all cleaning and restoration technician level certification categories, technicians are required to earn 2 continuing education credits (CECs) every 4 years (regardless of if they have one or several certifications up to master level). Master level designations and Inspector designations still require 2 CECs every 2 years.
A complete list of approved CEC events can be accessed at www.iicrc.org/ceccourses . Distance learning CEC opportunities are also available and can be located at www.iicrc.org/onlinecec . It is still required that in order to receive credit for attending a CEC event or completing a distance learning training, the registrant must submit proof of attendance/completion to IICRC in advance of the specified time limit. This can be done via an approved event sign in roster, a signed CEC event form (available at iicrc.org/pdf/ceccreditapp.pdf ), a certificate of completion, etc. that is forwarded to IICRC for recording.
If you have any questions about these changes to the CEC program, call or e-mail IICRC headquarters at 360-693-5675 or cecevent@iicrc.org.
THE WOOLSAFE® Course Now Available On-Line
The IICRC recently approved the WOOLSAFE® Fabric Care Specialist On-Line Training Course for two IICRC CECs. According to Ruth Travis, WOOLSAFE®’s North American Director, “Previously the course was only offered in a face-to-face format with limited availability to professional cleaners interested in learning more about wool and high-value wool carpet and rug cleaning. Now students throughout the world will have the opportunity to choose to attend a course in person or study on-line.”
Originally established in 1991 by the International Wool Secretariat (the Wool Bureau in North America) - the WOOLSAFE Organization launched an accreditation program for professional carpet cleaners in October of 1998. The WOOLSAFE® Certified Operators program was created in response to demand from the cleaning and carpet manufacturing industries and to raise the level of expertise in cleaning wool floor coverings.
The WOOLSAFE® Certified Operator program now operates in Great Britain, Ireland, Australia, Germany and Greece. It is launching in North America as the WOOLSAFE® Fabric Care Specialist program.
The WOOLSAFE® Fabric Care Specialist Training Course provides professional cleaners with a convenient and cost effective means for advancing their knowledge of wool-rich carpet, high-value rug and upholstery cleaning.
Students are able to complete the course at their own pace from a home or office computer. The course is intended to supplement training received in the IICRC-approved CCT, UFT and RCT certification courses, and it is approved for 2-IICRC CECs in the cleaning, restoration or inspection categories.
This course is divided into numerous sections or modules and includes subjects such as:
- History of Wool
- Wool Characteristics
- Wool Yarn Production
- Wool Cleanability
- Wool Fiber Structure
- Limitations of Wool
- Chemical Damage
- Abrasive Damage
- Specialty Spotting
- Wool Cleaning-Related Challenges and Solutions
- WoolSafe® Approved Cleaning Products
- WoolSafe Program
Each of the 33 modules is followed by self-evaluation multiple-choice questions, which are based on the information presented in the current module. Students simply read each question and select the correct answer from the options provided. The question is graded electronically for immediate feedback. Once the course is successfully completed, students receive a completion certificate to send to the IICRC for two CECs.
At that time, the WOOLSAFE® Fabric Care Specialist’s company is eligible to apply as a WOOLSAFE® Approved Service Provider.
If accepted, the Service Provider’s contact information is listed on the International Registry at www.woolsafe.org and it has permission to use the WOOLSAFE® Fabric Care Specialist Mark in all company promotional programs.
For more information about the course go to: www.cleancareseminars.com/woolsafe, or call 800-455-4278 in U.S. or (334) 983-8730 outside the U.S., or email ccs@sprynet.com. Go to www.woolsafe.org for more information about WOOLSAFE®.
[Ruth Travis is the Director of the WOOLSAFE® program in North America and a WOOLSAFE® Certified Trainer. She holds a degree in Textiles from the University of Tennessee. She began her career in the industry by founding a diversified carpet and fabric cleaning business, Interior Care, in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1988. She started selling rugs in 1995 with the founding of her rug sales outlet, the Rug Exchange and Gallery. RL Seminars was founded by Ruth in 1998. She has served as President, Vice-President, Secretary and Marketing Chair of the IICRC and is a Board Member of the SCRT. Ruth is an IICRC-Approved Color Repair Technician, Rug Cleaning Technician, and Senior Carpet Inspector Instructor.]
In Memoriam:
Joseph C. "Cy" Gantt
August 4, 1920 - January 10, 2009
Joseph C. "Cy" Gannt passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 10, 2009 at Hospice Marliere Care Center, New Port Richey, FL. He was 88 and fought a courageous battle with leukemia. He is survived by his loving wife, Frances "Fran" D. Foreman Gantt; daughter, Susan Samson and her husband, Paul of Trinity, FL; son, Douglas C. Gantt, Denver, CO; sister, Lee Blume, Jacksonville, FL; sister-in-law, Kyleen Franz and her husband Warren, Missouri City, TX; stepdaughters, Janet Green (Bill), Chattanooga, TN and Sandra Burkett (Steve), Upper St. Clair, PA; 3 grandchildren, Jessica Samson, Ryan Gantt and Heather Vazques; 4 great grandchildren and cherished friends, Connie Elder, Rich Newton, Tom Hill, Bill Doan and many others.
Cy was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, a member of the UT "Pride of the Southland" Marching Band and Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity. He served in the US Army as 1st Sgt. in the 261st Inf. Reg, 65th Div. during WWII under Gen. George C. Patton. Cy was formerly employed by E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. for 46 years, retired in 1984 from the Textile Fibers Carpet Div. and was a consultant for several more years.
Still involved in the floorcovering industry, he was an Honorary Board Member of the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration) at the time of his death. He was known worldwide throughout the industry and, in 2008, he was recognized for his exceptional contribution of time and service. He received four awards, one of which was created in his honor, the "IICRC Cy Gantt Award", that will be presented to a deserving individual annually.
He was Methodist in faith, an avid golfer, enjoyed hunting, fishing, traveling, crossword puzzles and spending time with family, friends and his beloved cat, Yeti. He was serving as Treasurer of the Sand Pebble Yacht Club until recently. He belonged to The American Legion, VFW and the Mt. Pickering Masonic Lodge, No. 446, F&AM, of Pennsylvania.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hernando-Pasco Hospice or The Leukemia and Lymphoma (LLS) Society.
IICRC Seeks Full-Time President to Lead Organization
VANCOUVER, Wash. (January 21, 2009) – Breaking with long-standing tradition, the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Certification (IICRC) intends to employ a full-time, paid president to oversee the organization and its operations. The president will report to the IICRC board of directors and its chairman.
“Over the years, it has become increasingly apparent to the board that running a rapidly growing organization like IICRC in an increasingly complex world is a demanding responsibility for a volunteer president who is also involved in her or his own business,” said Paul Pearce, the current IICRC president. “The board has decided to employ a full-time president to ensure that the full potential of IICRC is tapped, and that the organization continues to grow and provide the greatest value to its constituencies.”
The IICRC has named a Search Committee to find the best qualified person to lead the organization. The goal of the Committee is to present a candidate for IICRC board approval by mid-May 2009. Interested parties are invited to submit a confidential cover letter with salary requirements and resume to .
According to Pearce, the new president will be responsible for administering an annual budget of approximately $4 million. The successful candidate will be capable of providing overall leadership to the organization; developing and implementing a long-range strategic plan, including growth outside current IICRC boundaries; and overseeing the management team as it carries out day-to-day operations. Relocation is not required and salary will be commensurate with experience.
The IICRC, a non-profit, ANSI-approved standard writing organization, was founded in 1972 to establish and monitor educational programs, and to set standards for inspectors and cleaners of residential and commercial flooring and cleaners and restorers of damaged buildings and their contents. It certifies approximately 46,000 individuals around the world. In addition to its headquarters in Vancouver, Washington, IICRC has offices in London, England; Sydney, Australia; and Tokyo, Japan.
IICRC Board Elects 2009 Executive Committee
Paul Pearce Elected President; New Award Program Approved
VANCOUVER, Wash. (October 28, 2008) – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) elected the 2009 Board of Directors and Executive Committee during its recent October meeting in Vancouver, Wash.
Paul Pearce was elected President/Chairperson of the IICRC Board of Directors following years of service on the board as International Vice President. In this capacity, Pearce will also serve as president/chairperson of the Executive Committee. Additional committee officers elected during the annual meeting are:
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Darrell Paulson, First Vice President
Mike Reed, Second Vice President
Barry Lichtenstein, Secretary
Paul Pearce, President
Barry Costa, Certification Council Chair
David Jones, International Vice President
Ed Hobbs, Treasurer
“With all that former President and Chairperson Ruth Travis and the previous boards have done to elevate and advance the IICRC as well as the industry both in terms of growing registrant numbers and educating the public on our behalf – both with unprecedented success – we are now at a pivotal juncture in our evolution,” commented Pearce on the importance of this election. “Now is the time for us to take a broader look at the organization in terms of it being a force on the global stage. In doing so, we’ll also be looking closely at how we can further engage our registrants so that more of us are contributing to the greater good of the industry both within as well as outside of geographic lines.”
Pearce, an industry veteran since 1973, is a Master Cleaner, Restorer and Instructor as well as the owner of Country House Carpet Care in England. He is a past president of the National Carpet Cleaners Association (UK) for which he currently serves as Technical Director. And, he has also served as past chairman of the British Cleaning Council.
There were a variety of agenda items discussed during the meeting including a new award in the name of long-time industry veteran and IICRC honorary board member, Cy Gantt. Dubbed the Cy Gantt Award, the honor recognizes individuals who have made significant long-term commitments to the overall Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration industry. The initial award was presented to Mr. Gantt in recognition of his many years of service. This award is one of three special recognitions presented on occasion by the IICRC. The other two are The Founder’s Award, presented in honor of exceptional service to the IICRC, and the Keith William’s Award, presented for outstanding technical contributions to the industry.
Other notable items discussed by the Board:
• Dan Bernazzani continues leadership of the IICRC Government Affairs Committee. Bernazzani will continue his pioneering efforts as Chair of the IICRC Government Affairs committee to educate legislators, government agencies, and influencers about the industry and the importance of certification which further positions the IICRC and its registrants as the premier authorities in the inspection, cleaning and restoration industry. Currently, Maryland, Florida and Kentucky are considering significant legislation regulating the mold and water damage sectors in each respective state.
• IICRC appoints task force to explore new approaches to the Technical Advisor Program. Jeff Bishop will complete his current contract as IICRC Technical Advisor as the newly appointed task force works to research and define various technical needs and make recommendations to the board in light of the organization’s growth and diversification.
• IICRC expands parameters for Certified Firm Referral System. Beginning in early 2009, IICRC Certified Firms will be able to expand the options available to them on the Certified Firms referral search located on the IICRC consumer Web site, www.certifiedcleaners.org, to include additional service areas (represented by the ability to list additional zip/postal codes). Currently, the referral search uses the company’s address as the reference point for referrals. Many companies’ business addresses are not in the same zip code as their strongest customer base. The new improvements allow the firm to list up to two “preferred service areas” at no charge and up to five listings with a small service fee.
IICRC ANSI-Approved S520 Standard and Reference Guide
for Professional Mold Remediation Available
VANCOUVER, Wash. (November 3, 2008) – The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) ANSI-approved S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation is now available. The new reference guide, which provides updates to the standard originally released in 2003, will help cleaning professionals continue to provide high-quality service utilizing the latest techniques and technology.
“There has been a recent push for legislatures to develop laws and guidelines that protect consumers who use mold remediation services,” said Dan Bernazzani, Chair of the IICRC’s Government Affairs Committee. “The S520 standard provides professionals with a guide for meeting certification standards while advancing the IICRC’s mission to enhance the quality, value and service offered to consumers.”
As mold has become a growing issue for consumers, especially those living in damp climates and in hurricane-prone areas, a number of states have either passed laws or are considering actions (such as Maryland) aimed at protecting consumer interests.
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During Florida’s 2008 legislative session, legislators passed a law that regulates and licenses providers of home inspection services, mold remediation services and mold assessment services. The law is the first time that Florida mold remediation and inspection companies face state-level regulation, and will require all mold assessors and remediators to meet certain requirements starting in July 2010.
Kentucky’s Senate is considering a bill to regulate mold remediation using the general principles outlined in the S520 standard. And, New York’s legislature is working on a bill for the next legislative session that will set statewide standards for mold remediation.
For information on certification programs and standards offered by the IICRC please visit www.iicrc.org. To purchase a copy of the S520 Standard please visit http://www.iicrc.org/pdf/buydocs.pdf or call 360-693-5675.
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June 21st, 2004
IICRC Introduces Three New Certification
Courses
September 1st, 2004
IICRC Launches New Consumer Web Site
September 8, 2004
IICRC Board Names 2005 Executive
Committee
December 6th, 2004
New Survey Confirms Value of Referral Service for IICRC Certified Firms
February 2nd, 2005
IICRC Survey Results Reveal Benefit of Offering Additional Services to Customers
April 25th, 2005
Major Flooding To the Rescue! By Jeff Bishop, IICRC Technical Advisor
September 1st, 2005
Shaw Industries Chooses Quality over Quantity -- Only IICRC Certified Firms Permitted to Work on Warranted Products
September 29th, 2005
Continued Credibility for the IICRC -- IICRC approved as an accredited body of ANSI
October 18th, 2005
IICRC Board Chooses 2006 Executive Committee
November 22nd, 2005
Flooring Technology Institute's Online Video Training Program
January 19th, 2006
Institute for Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification Offers Diverse Course Offerings, Schedules and Locations
January 31st, 2006
IICRC Achieves 100,000th Registrant Milestone
February 24th, 2006
IICRC Booth Sees High Traffic Volume at Surfaces
March 8th, 2006
IICRC Launches Apprentice/Basic Skills Training Program
March 20th, 2006
IICRC S500 Standard Receives Acceptance from ANSI
April 17th, 2006
IICRC S520 Standard Soon to be Available for Peer Review and ANSI Public Review
June 2nd, 2006
IICRC S500 Standard and Reference Guide Workshops
July 6th, 2006
SHAW PRESS RELEASE: Shaw Revises Warranties to Reflect Requirements for CRI Seal of Approval Products and IICRC Certification
September 1st, 2006
IICRC Board Chooses 2007 Executive Committee: Ruth Travis Elected IICRC President
September 27th, 2006
IICRC Registrations Surge in 2006
November 2nd, 2006
IICRC Develops Consensus Agreement for IEP Designation
December 13th, 2006
IICRC Makes Committee Appointments; Updates Consumer Web Site
January 25th, 2007
IICRC Appoints New Chairman of the S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Mold Remediation
February 22nd, 2007
The Carpet and Rug Institute and HousekeepingChannel.com Promote IICRC Certified Firms!
March 6th, 2007
The Carpet and Rug Institute Addresses Seal of Approval Issues
April 4th, 2007
Colorado Governor Signs Consumer Freedom of Choice Bill
June 4th, 2007
How to Become a CRI-Seal of Approval Service Provider
June 19th, 2007
IICRC Announces S100 Committee Recruitment: IICRC Initiates Updates and Revisions to S100 Standard
July 1st, 2007
IICRC Legislative Alert!!! Florida Governor Signs Mold Bill
July, 2007
IICRC Instructors Cleared of Allegations of Misconduct
July 31st, 2007
IICRC Certified Firms Program Experiences Unprecedented Growth
October 1st, 2007
IICRC Board Chooses 2008 Executive Committee
October 31st, 2007
IICRC Announces New Technical Advisory Committee and Chairperson Appointments
November 26th, 2007
Industry Data Crucial as 2007 Economic Census Nears
December, 2007
Survey Suggests U.S. Homeowners Relate Health of Family to Cleanliness of Flooring
December 5th, 2007
IICRC Expands Consumer Education
January 17th, 2008
IICRC Announces Upgrades to Online Referral Search; IICRC Makes Updates to www.CertifiedCleaners.org
March 20th, 2008
IICRC Provides Expert Counsel to State Legislatures
May 14th, 2008
IICRC – Housekeeping Channel Partnership Offers Additional Benefit for Certified Firms
May 30th, 2008
IICRC Hosts Annual Manufacturer’s Liaison Meeting
June 26th, 2008
HISTORIC AGREEMENT IN THE MOLD REMEDIATION INDUSTRY: INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL MOU SIGNED BY PROMINENT INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS
August 8th, 2008
IICRC S520 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Mold Remediation Receives American National Standards Institute (ANSI) Approval
September 4th, 2008
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