Disaster Restoration

Many NCCA members work in the fields of water damage mitigation and fire and smoke damage remediation. Restoration of this kind often involves carpets, upholstery and other soft furnishings so there is an overlap of between the cleaning and disaster restoration industries.

Although the NCCA does not currently offer training for the fire and flood remediation technicians, we do support our members who provide restoration industry services with regular articles in our monthly magazine, technical advice and links with training organisations (such as the IICRC and National Flood School) which provide professional courses for the water damage and fire and smoke damage remediation technicians.

If you are looking for professional assistance following a fire or flood, NCCA members are here to help. You can search for your local water or fire damage restoration technician using our Find an NCCA Member service.

PAS64: 2005 - Professional water damage mitigation and initial restoration of domestic dwellings.

As part of its commitment to the disaster restoration industry, the NCCA sponsored the production of the Publicly Available Specification (PAS) 64. This PAS, covering best practice for professional water damage mitigation, was initiated by the National Flood School and the BSI (British Standards Institute).

Every company working in the accidental damage area of this industry will be measured for performance against the PAS64. The document provides procedures and best practice for the water mitigation and professional restoration companies and technicians. We are hoping that this code of practice will eventually be recognised as a full British standard.

If you are considering employing a disaster restoration company to deal with a flood or water damage situation, ensure that they are compliant with PAS64.

For further information on PAS64 please visit: http://shop.bsigroup.com/en/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030113681.