In the ever-evolving field of water damage restoration, a command of industry acronyms is not just a professional advantage – it is a necessity. It's the language that shapes conversations, drives innovation, and propels the industry forward. To assist you on this journey, we have initiated a comprehensive list of abbreviations aimed at enhancing your understanding and proficiency. But this is not a one-way street – we invite you to contribute to this collective knowledge. Share your frequently used industry acronyms by sending a quick email to sales@cotes.com. Let's build a resource that empowers every water damage restoration professional.
ACRONYMS FOR WATER DAMAGE RESTORATION
| AFD | Air Filtration Device |
| AHP | Airborne Hygiene Professional |
| AOC | Area of Concern |
| ASD | Applied Structural Drying |
| BFE | Base Flood Elevation |
| CCO | Critical Control Point |
| CFM | Cubic Feet per Minute |
| EMC | Equilibrium Moisture Content |
| ERM | Emergency Response Manager |
| ESH | Environment, Safety & Health |
| GPP | Grains Per Pound |
| HHRH | Human Health Risk Assessment |
| HR | Humidity Ratio |
| IAQ | Indoor Air Quality |
| ICRA | Infection Control Risk Assessment |
| IEP | Indoor Environmental Professional |
| IICRC | Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification |
| MCL | Maximum Contamination Level |
| MOLD | Moisture, Oxygen, Light, Dirt |
| MVOC | Microbial Volatile Organic Compound |
| NRD | Natural Resource Damages |
| O&M | Operation and Maintenance |
| OM&M | Operations, Monitoring & Maintenance |
| PHA | Public Health Assessment |
| PPE | Personal Protective Equipment |
| PS | Point Source |
| RA | Remedial Action |
| RAP | Remedial Action Plan |
| SDS | Safety Data Sheet |
| SW | Surface Water |
| S500 | IICRC Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Water Damage Restoration |
| VOC | Volatile Organic Compound |
| WDRS | Water Damage Restoration Specialist |
| WPI | Water Performance Indicator |
| WRT | Water Damage Restoration Technician |
| WVP | Water Vapor Pressure |