February 26, 2003—The National Institute of Disaster Restoration (NIDR), a division of ASCR International, has released Guidelines for Fire and Smoke Damage Repair. This edition has been revised and expanded, with updates, new material, a more extensive glossary and an index. The manual defines the relationships of restorer-client-adjuster, and provides a basis for the proper training of estimators, project managers and insurance claims personnel.
These guidelines were developed over two years and submitted to more than 300 restorers, adjusters and insurance professionals for review and comment.
In addition to the hundreds of questions addressed in the original compilation of recommended fire and smoke damage practices and procedures, such as:
- Work authorization
- Water damage
- Restoration and Value Painting
- Inspections
- Documentation
- Clothing and textiles
- Deodorization processes
- Framing
- Adjuster-client relationships
- Toxicity of residues
- Books and documents
- Wall finishes
- Estimates and specifications
- Fire odors
- Electronic equipment
- Furniture
- Contracts
- Thermal shock
- Sealing & encapsulation
- Gold leafing
- Packouts
- Corrosion
- Demolition
The second edition includes new material on electronics, formal appraisal, oriental rugs, toxic hazards, chimneys & flues, x-ray film, removing fire odors, wood flooring and restoring older buildings.
For more information, contact NIDR.
