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IICRC Certification

When you choose American Restoration Kompany you not only choosing top quality customer service and quality but also choosing updated trained technicians who know exactly what needs to be done and how it should be done right.  IICRC training and certification is an industry prestigious certification which gives you peace of mind that only trained, seasoned professionals are making sure your home or business is properly handled.

FAQ's

Q. Why was IICRC formed?

A. The IICRC was formed in 1972 to serve as an independent, non-profit certification body, to set and promote high standards and ethics; and to advance communication and technical proficiency within the inspection, cleaning and restoration service industry.

Q. How many certification courses are there? Are there different levels of certification?

A. There are seventeen certifications including:
· Applied Structural Drying Technician
· Carpet Cleaning Technician
· Commercial Carpet Maintenance Technician
· Upholstery & Fabric Cleaning Technician
· Water Damage Restoration Technician
· Odor Control Technician
· Carpet Color Repair Technician
· Carpet Repair & Reinstallation Technician
· Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration Technician
· Floor Care Technician (Hard Surfaces)
· Health and Safety Technician
· Substrate Subfloor Introduction
· Marble and Stone Inspector
· Resilient Flooring Inspector
· Ceramic Tile Inspector
· Wood, Laminant Flooring Inspector
· Senior Carpet Inspector

Q. What is the criteria for an IICRC certification?

A. IICRC certification is based upon successful completion of a class in which the curriculum follows industry standards for that category as well as achieving a passing grade on a standardized exam.
Once certification is achieved registrants must earn Continuing Education Credits (CECs) to maintain their certification.

Q. How does certification benefit consumers?

A. Consumers know that when they hire IICRC certified technicians or firms, they have hired experts who will ensure that work will be completed in accordance with the Industry's highest standards.

Q. How many members do you have?

A. This is a common misconception. Our stockholder associations have members. However, the IICRC has no "members"; it has registered technicians, or "registrants". Currently, they number some 27,590.

Q. How does IICRC advance communication and technical proficiency within the inspection, cleaning and restoration industry?

A. The IICRC works hard to develop relationships between our registrants and different facets of the industry. We make direct contact with affiliated partners in carpet and upholstery manufacturing, and in the insurance industry. We expend considerable effort informing them of the benefits of using our registrants and firms. The IICRC also maintains a Web site (www.iicrc.org) and an 800 number, The IICRC Referral System, to communicate with the industry and consumers. An IICRC newsletter is distributed on a quarterly basis to our registrants, which provides information on the organization as well as the industry.

Q. How many certified firms does IICRC have?

A. The IICRC currently has more than 3,300 Certified Firms.

Q. Who makes up the IICRC executive committee? How are they selected?

A. The board of directors elects the executive committee of the IICRC and committee members serve as officers of the corporation. All are volunteer positions.


The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the foremost authority in certification and standard setting for the cleaning and restoration industry since 1972. With over 27,590 certified technicians and over 3,300 certified firms representing eleven countries, the IICRC is the leading resource for trained floor covering inspectors, interior textile care and restoration professionals. Referrals are available through the IICRC Referral System at 800-835-4624 or at the IICRC web site at www.iicrc.org.