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# [The A to Z of Damage Services Acronyms](https://www.cotes.com/en/blog/acronyms-for-water-damage-restoration)

 Written by [Marta Amaral](https://www.cotes.com/en/blog/author/marta-amaral) | April 22, 2024

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](mailto: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 |

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