It is the process of repairing a house or property to its deficit state. Damage to the property may be due to a flood, flood or any other water damage event. The water damage process involves several key procedures such as loss assessment, categorization based on water pollution levels, decontamination and drying of the structure, monitoring of the process and completion of the process. There are two major certification bodies, namely the IICRC (Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification) and the RIA (Restoration Industry Association), which recommend standards for water damage restoration. Water guide damage is the benchmark tool used by companies that specialize in water damage restoration.
Assessment of loss and categorization
Loss evaluation is the first and most important step in water damage restoration. The assessment must be correct so that an appropriate response can be taken. When restoring damage caused by water, technicians and insurance companies must work together and understand what is damaged and how to repair the damage. Identifying the source of the damage, documenting damage and accurate estimates are mandatory for proper water damage recovery. Categorization is based on pollution levels in the water source. The categories are listed below
Category 1 - This is water from clean sources such as pipes, sinks and toilets without faeces or urine.
Category 2 - This is water that has some contaminants like water from a dishwasher, washing machine or toilet with urine.
Category 3 - This is water that is extremely unsanitary and can cause illness or death if ingested. Sewage water, faecal toilet water, standing water with microbial growth and flood water are some examples.
Decontamination and drying
Once the evaluation is complete, the on-site drying and decontamination process begins. Based on the extent of damage, damage caused by water can be classified into 4 types. Class 1 Damage - When losses are limited to a small area and less water has been absorbed by materials. This results in a slow rate of evaporation. Class 2 damage - When the damage is on the entire room and carpet area. Class 3 damage - When the whole area is saturated with water and Class 4 damage - when there are many deep saturation pockets. Decontamination and drying is an important step in restoring water damage and equipment such as fans, dehumidifiers, scrubbers and floor drying equipment. Decontamination must be carried out if pollution has been detected in the area. Decontamination can be carried out for the entire area or in specific pockets where contamination has been detected.
Monitoring and implementation
Monitoring the restoration process for damage caused by injury is critical to achieving the desired results. One must be proactive during the monitoring process. Checking whether the drying equipment is set correctly, assessing whether the personnel involved are qualified for the job and checking whether the equipment is in working order is all part of the monitoring process. Necessary steps should be taken if anything is detected during the monitoring process. The entire water damage restoration process is classified as complete only when the humidity, temperature and moisture content are in accordance with industry standards. After the water damage restoration process is completed, the drying equipment can be removed.
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