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what is the most critical course of action in restorative drying - CORRECT
ANSWER - to respond quickly
what is the standard care for water restoration professionals developed by the
restoration industry entitled - CORRECT ANSWER - IICRC S500
to help protect technicians from the many hazards associated with contaminated
water losses restores need to have ready access to several items these items
protect for all - CORRECT ANSWER - potential exposures to the body
respiratory protection regulations state that the employer must provide -
CORRECT ANSWER - medical evaluations fit testing and training
as a minimum medical requirement technicians performing water damage
restoration services need medical consultation with their - CORRECT
ANSWER - primary health care physician for appropriate immunizations
the contract clearly states the agreement between the building owner and the
restoration contractor the form specifies who is responsible for payment and the
terms of - CORRECT ANSWER - payment and should be signed before work
begins
the most common safety hazards associated with water damaged structures
results in - CORRECT ANSWER - slips and falls
federal regulations apply to the handling of - CORRECT ANSWER - lead-
based paint and asbestos
,after safety concerns have been addressed and the initial water source has been
stopped the restore must complete an evaluation of the waters migration through
the structure during this process to restore inspects all - CORRECT ANSWER
- potentially affected areas
the ultimate goal is to find the edge of water migration which moves in a three-
dimensional path through the structure this is accomplished across carpeted
surfaces using a - CORRECT ANSWER - moisture sensor and across most
hard surfaces using a moisture meter non-penetrating moisture meter
water from a clean source with no substantial risk of causing sickness or
discomfort is said to be - CORRECT ANSWER - category 1 clean water
what are the has a significant degree of chemical biological and or physical
contamination is - CORRECT ANSWER - Category 2
when water intrusion results from a grossly unsanitary Source or carries -
CORRECT ANSWER - pathogenic disease causing agents it is said to be
Category 3
worker and occupant health and safety are the first priority on every sewage loss
areas affected by Category 3 water intrusion are marked and posted as
potentially hazardous - CORRECT ANSWER -
when resistance is encountered and Performing proper services in a category 3
water loss becomes a challenge restores - CORRECT ANSWER - stop work
immediately and prevent liability
losses where regulated or hazardous materials have contaminated the structure
are considered - CORRECT ANSWER - special situations
, Third Party Experts are commonly referred to as indoor environmental
professionals or IEPs - CORRECT ANSWER -
pre-existing conditions should be identified documented and communicated to
all - CORRECT ANSWER - materially interested parties during the initial
inspection
when carpet delamination the loss of Integrity in the adhesives used to laminate
the primary and secondary backing has occurred further damage is very likely
for this reason when extensive carpet delamination is discovered ignitions must
call it to the attention of all materially interested parties document the condition
and - CORRECT ANSWER - replacement
there are a number of causes for carpet delamination many of them related to -
CORRECT ANSWER - improper restoration activities
typical causes of carpet delamination are - CORRECT ANSWER - folding or
stretching carpet When Wet overly aggressive extraction improper specified
underlay improper installation improper removal of taxes trip improper floating
of carpet excessive wear pet damage
hygroscopic materials gain and lose moisture continually in an effort to equalize
with the water content in the surrounding air mass the more hygroscopic the
material the faster it will collect water vapor and the easier it will suffer -
CORRECT ANSWER - secondary damage
when water intrusion results in water running through wall cavities inspection
access holes are used to ensure that blown in insulation has not compacted and
lost it - CORRECT ANSWER - r value
cleaning procedures must be employed before the drying of a category 2 water
loss can continue at minimum affected underlay must be removed and disposed