Smoke Damage Assessment, Procedures, and Information

STAY SAFE FROM UNSEEN DAMAGE

SMOKE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT, PROCEDURES, AND INFORMATION Heat and smoke from the fire can cause unseen damage. If you think your building may have suffered damage, get it checked out to see if there’s any further action you need to take.

We’re here to make sure that our community can safely, effectively and efficiently recover.

Smoke damage is a real concern, but together we can overcome its impact.

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Additional information regarding the Santa Rosa rebuilding effort available online: SRCity.org/rebuild SonomaCountyRecovers.org

HERE’S HOW YOU CAN MAKE SURE YOUR HOME IS SAFE:

STEP 1 Contact a licensed inspector. Smoke damage investigation, assessment, remediation, mitigation/abatement and consulting services should be performed by an individual recognized as a specialist through one of:

The American Council for Accredited Certification (ACAC)

Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB)

The American National Standards Institute

N O T E We recommend using laboratories accredited by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA), American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or another industry recognized certifier to provide the City with a ‘Standard Operating Procedure’ upon request.

STEP 2 Following the inspection and assessment, you will get a mitigation report that determines the extent of cleanup, repair, and/or removal and replacement of interior and exterior wall finishes as well as HVAC and other systems.

STEP 3 If repairs and/or removal are required, you will likely need to get a building permit and undergo inspections to verify compliance according to the California Building Code.

N O T E Under State guidelines, an individual or consultant that conducts the investigation, assessment, or prepares the remediation plans for a site CANNOT conduct the remediation or abatement activity on the same site.

SMOKE DAMAGE ASSESSMENT, PROCEDURES, AND INFORMATION

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