IICRC S500 - Standard for Water Damage Restoration Exam

Affected Area - ANSWER-An area of a structure impacted by primary or secondary damage Air (atm) - ANSWER-Nitrogen Oxygen Water Vapor Carbon Dioxide Air Flow Measurements - ANSWER-cubic feet per minute OR feet per minute Boundary Layer - ANSWER-Thin layer of air at the surface of the materials that (bc of friction) moves slower than higher air Category 1 Water - ANSWER-Leak from a sanitary line and does not pose a health treat (i.e. bathtub, rain) Category 2 Water - ANSWER-Contains potentially harmful contaminants (i.e. dishwater, toilet bowls) Category 3 Water - ANSWER-Contains harmful agents such as pathogens or toxins (i.e. sewage, tropical storms) Water Intrusion Class 1 - ANSWER-Less than 5% wet Water Intrusion Class 2 - ANSWER-5-40% wet Water Intrusion Class 3 - ANSWER-Over 40% wet Water Intrusion Class 4 - ANSWER-Significant amount of water absorption - into subfloor Pre-Existing Damage - ANSWER-Impairment of materials unrelated to water damage event Primary Water Damage - ANSWER-Impairment of materials due to direct exposure to water or contamination carried by water Secondary Water Damage - ANSWER-Impairment of materials due to indirect exposure to water (i.e. high humidity, microbial growth