Estimating What a Commercial Fire Costs
5/20/2018 (Permalink)
Establishing the financial cost of a commercial fire in Reading, PA, requires the help of experts. The National Fire Incident Reporting System identified some important points to bear in mind when estimating fire cost:
• An estimate of fire loss considers structural damage and damage to contents
• Damage to contents includes the effects of fire, smoke, water and overhaul
• The International Code Council’s building valuation data formula is recommended by the U.S. Fire Administration as the tool that should be used by fire departments to determine dollar loss
Structural Damage
Determining structural fire damage should be done by fire remediation and restoration professionals. While melted plastic and charred wood are obvious to the naked eye, other damage can remain hidden. Water used to control the fire can seep into areas not open to view to warp floors and cause wallboard to crumble. Professionals can assess whether repair or replacement is most appropriate.
Getting Back to Normal
Your remediation and restoration company can help ensure that you’ve considered all aspects of possible fire damage. Their estimate can be the basis of a bid for the work that needs to be performed in order to get the business back to normal operation.
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