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IICRC
Institute of Inspection Cleaning and Restoration Certification,
Vancouver, WA, an organization devoted to the certifying and
standard setting for the cleaning, restoration and inspection
industry.
incidental damages
Something that happens in conjunction with a loss such as; damages
caused by Firefighter actions.
incubator
An apparatus which microorganisms are cultivated in.
independent adjuster
An adjuster who represents several different insurance companies,
non-exclusive.
indoor
air quality
The quality of the air within an enclosed environment (building).
infrared drying
The process of drying using infrared lamps.
infiltration
The leaking of outside air into a building through cracks and holes,
caused by the pressure differential between the indoor and outdoor
air.
inorganic
Not organic, a compound that is not derived from an animal or plant,
derived from a mineral.
inorganic chemistry
Chemical science dealing with elements and compounds that do not
contain hydrocarbons.
in-plant
Terminology referring to restoring an item at the contractors’
plant/office.
insulation
Material used to prevent the transfer of electricity, heat and
sound.
insured
A person or company covered by an insurance policy.
intensity
A high degree of force, motion, heat, electricity, light, etc.
investigative demolition
The process of removing building components to investigate possible
damaging conditions.
irresolvable
Cannot be resolved, insoluble, the effects of hydrochloric acid is
irresolvable if not treated in a timely and proper fashion.
iodophors
The combination of iodine, detergent and solvent and the iodine is
slowly released when in contact with bacteria.
ion
An atom consisting of a positive or negative charge as a result of a
lost or gained electron.
ionic
bond
The attractive force where the force is due to static attraction.
ionic
radius
An approximate equal distance between adjacent ions.
ionization
The process of ionizing through the conversion of in whole or in
part of an ion.
ionization energy
The energy used to remove a stable ion from an atom.
irritant
A substance that causes inflammation in some organs such as; eyes,
lungs, etc.
