IICRC S500 Water Mitigation questions with correct answers

The homeowner - Answer is responsible to take the necessary steps to preserve and protect their property from further damage Four principles of water damage restoration: - Answer Provide for health and safety of workers and occupants; Document everything; Mitigate, and Dry Four principles of drying - Answer Extract, Evaporate, dehumidify, control temp Extraction - Answer is removing excess water and is the first step in mitigation Evaporation - Answer is achieved by using energy (heat) to transform water trapped in porous materials into a vapor, thereby releasing the moisture from the materials. Dehumidification - Answer the process of removing water vapor from the air. Rate of Dehumidification - Answer must be at least equal to the rate of evaporation. True or False - Answer Elevated vapor pressure in a room Can cause secondary damage to hygroscopic materials