IICRC Certified Firms See Unprecedented Growth

Vancouver, WA, October 1, 2007--Vancouver, WA, October 1, 2007--The number of Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certified firms has reached a registration count of 5,115. The highest number of certified firms prior to 2007 was 5,032 in 1999.

Several years ago, the IICRC stepped up requirements for cleaning and restoration companies to maintain certified status by adding specific requirements and verifications that the company must provide to IICRC headquarters each year.

“This required a stronger commitment by registrants,” said Ruth Travis, IICRC chairman. “We intended for IICRC certification to be a symbol of quality, and as a result the value and credibility that comes with certified firm status is much greater than ever before.” 

In preparation for the new Shaw Industries warranty maintenance policy that goes into effect January 1, IICRC has worked to promote the importance of becoming a certified firm. Some Shaw warranties will mandate the use of only those firms certified by the IICRC to service residential carpet manufactured by Shaw.

Only ceritifed firms are allowed to display the IICRC logo and certification mark.

To help market themselves to potential customers, the certified firms are provided with uniform patches, consumer brochures, customizable press release templates, newspaper articles and vehicle decals.

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