Lesson 2.1.5
Records you must keep
Restorers must maintain all documents required by federal, state, provincial and local regulations.
General project documentation
- Written work authorisation or contract
- Details of water intrusion — source, intrusion date, discovery date
- Scope of work and work plan
- Activity logs, estimates, invoices and bills
- Notes on limitations, complexities or conflicts
- Records validating the drying process and completion criteria, such as drying goals
- Verification of equipment and material usage on the job
Use of chemicals (antimicrobials)
- Client informed consent required before application
- Provide product info label and Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on request
- Maintain records for each use — type, quantity, dilution ratio, method, location and time
- Inform clients about product safety, effectiveness, and any evacuation requirements for people or pets