UTAH'S PREMIER FLOOD & FIRE RESTORATION COMPANY

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Category 3 Loss

A Category 3 Loss is that which is highly contaminated and could cause death or serious illness if consumed by humans. Water contains pathogenic agents that can cause serious harm. Examples: sewage, rising flood water from rivers and streams, ground surface water flowing horizontally into homes, or category 2 water that has remained untreated for many days.

Category 3 Loss Mitigation Process:

Contain the water and the contamination
Protect the environment
Apply disinfectant/biocide/antimicrobial treatment to stop or discourage growth of mold, mildew, biological contamination, and to treat already existing contamination
Extract water and moisture from the environment
Move content away from affected areas
Tear-out carpet padding
Tear-out affected drywall, base & case, and insulation
Apply antimicrobial again
Enhance drying of the entire affected environment through the use of air movement, heat, and dehumidification
Replace torn out padding, drywall, base & case, and insulation
Clean the environment
Prepare for re-occupancy

Because category 3 may contain disease causing pathogens we tear out and replace all porous materials that are affected. Our rules and regulations set forth by the IICRC direct us to tear out drywall 6-12 inches above the wet line. All carpeting, padding, and laminate flooring will be torn out and replaced. Baseboard, casing, and insulation will also be torn out and replaced.