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.

jack rafter
A rafter that is shorter than the main rafters.

jack shore
A telescopic jack used to shore up rafters and joists during demolition.

joist
A parallel beam of wood, metal or concrete used to support floors and ceiling rafters.

jute
A strong fiber from a plant used to make burlap bags and some carpet backing.

kalamein door
A fire door sheeted with metal plate.

kinetic energy
The energy of an object resulting from motion and temperature, Formula F=ma.

knick knack
Bric a bracs, what nots, stuff, dust collectors, small items one collects and shows on a shelf, objects of decoration.