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The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) announced the publication of a new American National Standard — ANSI/IICRC S400 Standard for Professional Cleaning, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Commercial Built Environment.
This standard focuses on the commercial built environment and defines frequencies, objectives, results, principles, and practices to clean, maintain, and restore the built environment. The built environment is defined as materials, building assemblies, structures, furniture, fixtures, and equipment located inside a building envelope.
The ANSI/IICRC S400 Standard for Professional Cleaning, Maintenance, and Restoration of the Commercial Built Environment includes the following:
Principles of Cleaning Administrative Procedures and Project Documentation
Safety and Health
Cleaning Processes
Cleaning Equipment and Tools, Materials, Chemicals, and Supplies
Quality Assurance and Quality Control
Limitations, Complexities, Complications, and Conflicts
Perry Shimanoff, IICRC S400 Consensus Body chairman, said: “On behalf of our entire dedicated team, it is with great pride and excitement that we announce the release of the first-ever ANSI-approved standard for the built environment. This landmark achievement represents a significant step forward in supporting professional cleaners by providing a comprehensive and authoritative resource to enhance their expertise. This new Standard is designed to empower cleaning professionals with practical guidance on the current Standard of Care, elevating the industry’s standards and fostering a healthier, safer built environment for all.”
Brandon Burton, IICRC Standards chairman, said: “This Standard provides the Commercial Property Maintenance industry with an authoritative resource to ensure Standard of Care in the delivery of cleaning, restoration and maintenance practices. Thank you to the tremendous effort of the Consensus Body volunteers that have dedicated seven years to the development of this critical document.”