Standard for Assessing HVAC Systems Following a Water, Fire, or Mold Damage Event
Status Update
The new S590 Consensus Body has begun work to revise the 2023 ANSI/IICRC S590 Standard.
The HVAC assessment process identifies impacted and non-impacted HVAC internal surfaces after a water, fire, or mold damage event. This Standard contains procedures to perform HVAC assessments and create a written report and Restoration Work Plan (RWP) of work for residential, commercial, institutional, and healthcare buildings. The document lists methods and procedures to determine visual deposition and odor retention.
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The ANSI/IICRC S590 Standard for Assessing HVAC Systems Following a Water, Fire, or Mold Damage Event includes the following which are described in the Standard:
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HVAC assessment principles
HVAC assessors qualifications
Determining restorable vs. non-restorable components
Testing methodologies
Sampling protocol
Test results and recommendations
Safety and health
Limitations complexities complications and conflicts
Documentation and reporting and standard related criteria
Specific considerations for water fire or mold damage events
