by Shane Henson — January 20, 2012—The Clean Trust, formerly the Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC), is moving forward with plans to launch an independent international trade association. According to The Clean Trust’s leadership, the association will provide education, programs, services and products to individuals, companies and supporting organizations involved in the inspection, cleaning and restoration industry. It was initially approved at The Clean Trust executive committee and board of directors meetings in 2010.
The association will provide members with education and access to research and specialized information. It will also direct government affairs activities, including increasing member awareness of state and federal legislative activity throughout the United States and facilitating relationships on behalf of the inspection, cleaning and restoration industry. The association will have various membership categories, and The Clean Trust board is currently structuring a model agreement to have regional chapters.
The Clean Trust will continue, with participation from the entire industry, to develop standards for inspection, cleaning and disaster restoration that impact those in the facilities management profession as well as housekeeping and janitorial/custodial trades and others. It will also continue to approve schools and instructors who provide training and certification for industry professionals. Both organizations will offer networking and professional development opportunities for industry professionals.
