How modern restoration software helps your team stay aligned with IICRC S520 and S500 standards, without burying your techs in paperwork.
IICRC standards (S500 for water, S520 for mold) aren't legal requirements in most states, but they're the standard adjusters, attorneys, and other contractors will hold you to. The difference between a defensible job and a liability is usually documentation.
What software should enforce
- Pre-remediation inspection with moisture readings at multiple locations
- Containment and engineering controls documented with photos
- PPE and HEPA negative-air machine usage logged per shift
- Post-remediation verification (PRV) including visual and analytical clearance
- Cassette chain-of-custody from sample to lab to report
Why checklists beat memory
Even the best techs miss a step on the fifth job of the week. A checklist that won't let the inspection close until required items are captured turns a tired Friday into a documented job. That's the entire point.
RestorationWorkflow's inspection module is built around S520. Every required item is a checklist row with a photo slot. You don't get to skip clearance.
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