IICRC new Certification Programs: Hardwood/Ceramic/Marble-Stone/Resilient

[Ray Darrah]

The IICRC is now offering Inspection Certifications in:

1. Carpet
2. Hardwood
2. Stone/Marble
4. Ceramic Tile
5. Resilient Flooring.

The IICRC is a "Certification Body" and their certifications must be recognized.

[mike fink]

Why pray tell must they be recognized

[Ray Darrah]

I'm having a problem with it too.
But we have no choice because they are a "certification body".
we recognize everybody else, so we gotta do the same for these folks..........

I just called the IICRC to confirm this information...

[Daniel Wachtel]

How long does one need yo be a member of the IICRC before becoming an inspector?

What does it cost to join?

What are the annual dues?

What are the qualifications (outside being certified by IICRC) of their certifiers?

What is the IICRC?

[Ray Darrah]

go to Welcome to the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification! The Certifying Body for the Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Industry, Representing Certified Firms and Technicians World-Wide - International

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Flooring & Carpet Inspection, Cleaning, repair Schools

[Daniel Wachtel]

So without all parties interested in the IICRC having to surf the entire site to find the answers to some basic questions, how about you answer them? Ray you are the experienced one here, and their site does not show prices for the certifications. Maybe in the PDF files, but I really can't see downloading a bunch of pdf files for something I know you can answer right off the top of your head.

[Steve Olson]

Does Ray have an affiliation with the IICRC? His website does mention that the IICRC is only one of many certifying bodies recognized. What am I missing?

[rgfloor]

Price List

This lists the costs.

You must have the Carpet cleaning technician course and the carpet repair course before taking the Inspection course. Then the test has a fee.

All told over $3500 plus time off working ,hotel, food, and travel. Then tools, meters etc. Don't look to get in for less than ten G's. Then to get established may take a couple years.

[Floorguy]

rgfloor said Price List You must have the Carpet cleaning technician course and the carpet repair course before taking the Inspection course. Then the test has a fee.

And then you can become a full fledged Hardwood inspector.
I can't wait to do the 2nd follow up inspection behind these carpet cleaners.

[Peter Kodner]

You got that right Floorguy. Doing one this week for substantially more than list price as it is a re-inspect of an IICRC Certified Inspector.

[Nick Arrera]

Wack em Peter . I had one say i didn't use a seam sealer on a seam . and i warned him in advance i used a solvent base sealer and it would not show up under the light . I believe my original signature was
If you think experts are expensive . wait till you see what amatures cost you . show em ..

[rgfloor]

"I'm having a problem with it too.
But we have no choice because they are a "certification body".
we recognize everybody else, so we gotta do the same for these folks.........." posted by Ray



Who "has" to recognize it? Some mills will not recognize certain 'certification' bodies. It is their choice. Some request 'only NWFA' inspectors, it is their choice. You don't have to do anything YOU don't want to. At times it is just best to SAY NO!

[Ray Darrah]

Roger;;

Simply said, we cannot be political.

Besides;;;;;;;;;;; the REAL truth is:

Having read reports from over 300 inspectors, both our own and those sent to us for Review, There are good and bad inspectors in all organizations.

Nobody has ownership of "BEST" inspectors or "WORST" inspectors...... After all these years I've learned;; it comes down to the individual and his ability/integrity;;;;;;; not the certification body.

Roger, you could be certified by anybody and it would not change you. You would still be learning when you leave the training and you would still be learning after 20 years of inspecting.............
The bad inspectors think they "know it all" and the good inspectors are humble/honest and are not afraid of asking questions to learn.
The good inspectors are also willing to share and the bad inspectors give indication of knowledge but do not share.
Bad inspectors worry about competition and find ways to make degrading statements about their competition.
A good inspectors worrys NOT about his competition, but worry's about learning and growing in the industry.
A bad inspector is afraid of Change and Fights the Changes.
A good inspector recognizes change as an opportunity to grow.

The inspection industry is an expanding industry and becoming RECOGNIZED as an industry. It was not that long ago 99% of the people in our own industry did not even know we existed. Now most within the industry know we exist and referring problems to us to identify.

The exciting side of the Inspection Industry: More and more consumers are finding us !!

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[Curt Durand]

I agree with Ray. Holier than thou attitudes get you nowhere but stupid. Strive to be better every day, learn as much as you can, share knowlwdge. Professionals being professional.

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[Ray Darrah]

I hope I have not given any indication that I don't respect the IICRC training.. I respect all training,,,, even bad training has given me something of value.

I do appreciate the training on cleaning and chemicals, and the field tests I learned at the IICRC Cleaning Courses........
I would suggest the cleaning courses to anyone...