Questions and Verified A+ Answers
The most critical course of action in restorative drying is to _________ ________ and begin
______________ as soon as possible. - Respond quickly, mitigation
All restorers should follow the standard of carte for the water restoration profession developed
by the restoration industry entitled the IICRC ____________ - S500
The goal of the restoration process is to transform an abnormally wet, potentially damaged
structure into an environment that can be reoccupied, of equal or better appearance and
cleanliness than before the intrusion occurred and to do so in the most ____________ and
____________ means possible. - economical; efficient
affected materials are evaluated against three criteria to determine if they should be restored or
replaced. The three criteria are: - Contamination, Damage, Replacement Cost
All materials that are determined restorable are inspected further, and the amount of moisture
absorbed by the material is ___________ and ______________. - measured;
documented
Drying process is noted during daily monitoring visits. The restorer asks "Is it drying?" while
comparing two sets of data. The first and the second sets of data, recorded on a monitoring
report, reflect the impact of the drying erffort on the affected materials over a ______________
period. - 24 hour
if materials are not drying the restorer must re-evaluate the equipment, systems and processes.
The current system is not working. The restorer must re-evaluate the equipment, systems and
processes and _____________ his or her approach. - refine
Throughout the process materials will return to return to normal moisture levels. The restorer
must constantly ask "Is it done?" during the monitoring process. This means the restorer must
know what "done" is. The materials must be compared against a ___ ________. - dry
standard
It is important that restoration processes and procedures are carefully evaluated to ensure that
they are appropriate. Because every job is unique, the approach should also be ______. -
unique
, To help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated water losses,
restorers need to have ready access to several item. These items protect for all _______
________ to the body. - potential exposure
Respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide what before issuing
any respiratory PPE - medical evaluation, fit testing, training
Regulations require a ______ inspection to identify situations posing danger to life or property. -
hazard
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. - before
The technicians first responsibility when arriving at a water damage site is to identify,
communicate and eliminate ______ ______ is reasonably possible. - safety hazards
After safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water source has been stopped, the
restorer must complete an evaluation of the water's migrations through the structure. During
this process, the restorer inspects all ___________ ________ areas. - 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 accomplishes across carpeted surfaces using a ________
______, and across most hard surfaces using a ____________ (non-penetrating) moisture
meter. - moisture sensor; non-invasive
Water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or discomfort is said to be
_________ _ water. - Category 1
Water that has a SIGNIFICANT degree of chemical, biological and/or physical contamination and
a potential to cause sickness or discomfort is _________ _. - Category 2.
When water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary source or carries _________ (disease
causing) agents, it is said to be Category 3. - Pathogenic
Worker and occupant _______ and safety are the first priority on every sewage loss. Areas
affected by category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as potentially hazardous. -
health
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 - stop work