Credentials — Utah Contractor License #961339-4102, IICRC Firm Certification #923321-2371, and Individual Technician Certifications Across the Restoration Standards Framework

Restoration credentials matter for two reasons. First, they’re regulatory requirements: Utah law (Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 55) requires licensure for contractors performing work above specific thresholds; insurance carriers typically require licensed contractors for claim coverage; some property types (commercial, multi-family with HOA governance) require licensed contractors for project authorization. Second, credentials are technical proxies: industry-recognized certifications indicate technicians have completed standardized training in specific protocols. ANSI/IICRC S500 (water damage), S520 (mold remediation), and S700 (fire and smoke) are the foundational restoration standards in North America; certifications align with these standards. The credentials below cover both the regulatory baseline and the technical depth supporting our restoration work across Utah County. Sean Jacques founded 4Sure Mold Removal with explicit emphasis on credentialed work — the company doesn’t operate outside the licensure and certification framework, even for work that some informal restoration contractors handle without proper credentials.

Utah Contractor License — License #961339-4102

Issued by the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing under Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 55. The license authorizes contractor work across the categories required for our restoration scope including water damage restoration, mold remediation, reconstruction, and specialty trades coordination.

License verification: contractors and license status are verifiable through the Utah Department of Commerce Division of Professional Licensing online verification system. Property owners can verify any contractor’s license status before authorizing work; we encourage verification as standard practice.

License classification: General Building Contractor with specialty endorsements covering restoration scope.

Bond and insurance verification: See our license and insurance detail page for current bond and insurance specifics including general liability coverage, workers compensation, and project-specific bonding.

IICRC Firm Certification — Certification #923321-2371

The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is the industry-recognized standards organization for restoration. IICRC develops and maintains the ANSI/IICRC standards (S500 for water damage, S520 for mold remediation, S700 for fire and smoke) that establish the technical protocols restoration contractors should follow.

IICRC Firm Certification requires: business operation under appropriate state licensure; minimum number of IICRC-certified technicians on staff; documented training and continuing education programs; agreement to follow IICRC Code of Ethics including dispute resolution procedures.

The certification is voluntary — Utah doesn’t require IICRC certification for restoration contractors — but it’s a meaningful technical proxy. Contractors operating without IICRC certification sometimes don’t follow the ANSI/IICRC standards comprehensively; certification provides documented commitment to the standards framework.

Individual Technician Certifications Across the Standards Framework

Individual IICRC certifications address specific technical domains. Each certification involves training, examination, and documented experience. Our technicians hold certifications across the relevant categories for restoration work.

WRT — Water Damage Restoration Technician

Foundational certification for water damage work. Curriculum covers ANSI/IICRC S500 protocols including: Category designation (1, 2, 3); Class designation (1, 2, 3, 4); psychrometrics and drying science; equipment operation and configuration; documentation and scope. Marcus Holloway and Elena Ramirez hold WRT certification supporting daily restoration work.

ASD — Applied Structural Drying

Advanced certification for structural drying. Curriculum covers: psychrometric calculation supporting equipment configuration; Class 1–4 drying techniques; specialty drying including hardwood preservation, plaster wall drying, concrete slab drying; daily monitoring protocols; verification methods. Marcus Holloway holds ASD certification supporting our structural drying scope including specialty Class 4 work.

AMRT — Applied Microbial Remediation Technician

Foundational certification for mold remediation work under ANSI/IICRC S520. Curriculum covers: three conditions framework for mold colonization (moisture, organic substrate, time); containment establishment per S520 Section 12.2.4; HEPA filtration per S520 Section 12.2.5; remediation work practices per S520 Sections 12.2 and 12.2.3; verification methods per S520 Section 15. Elena Ramirez holds AMRT certification supporting mold remediation scope; Marcus Holloway also holds AMRT supporting integrated water damage and mold remediation projects.

FSRT — Fire and Smoke Restoration Technician

Certification for fire and smoke damage work under ANSI/IICRC S700. Curriculum covers: three damage profiles (dry smoke, wet smoke, protein smoke); specialty cleaning techniques including dry-then-wet methodology for soot removal; air quality management with HEPA filtration; odor neutralization including hydroxyl generation; reconstruction integration. Sean Jacques and Marcus Holloway hold FSRT certification supporting fire damage scope.

Standards Framework We Follow

ANSI/IICRC S500 — Standard for Professional Water Damage Restoration

The foundational water damage standard. Key sections we reference and follow throughout restoration work: Section 12.2.4 (containment and material handling); Section 12.2.5 (drying procedures); Section 12.2.7 (Category 3 procedures including sewage and biohazard scope). Standards-based scope decisions provide clear technical rationale for restoration approach and documentation supporting insurance allocation.

ANSI/IICRC S520 — Standard for Professional Mold Remediation

The foundational mold remediation standard. Key sections: Section 11.1 (containment); Section 12.2 (work practices); Section 12.2.3 (worker protection); Section 12.2.4 (containment establishment); Section 12.2.5 (HEPA filtration); Section 12.2.6 (cleaning protocols); Section 12.2.8 (verification); Section 15 (post-remediation verification). Comprehensive standard for the full mold remediation scope from initial assessment through final verification.

ANSI/IICRC S700 — Standard for Professional Fire and Smoke Damage Restoration

The foundational fire and smoke standard. Establishes the three damage profiles framework (dry smoke from synthetic combustion, wet smoke from natural material combustion, protein smoke from kitchen events), specialty cleaning protocols, air quality management requirements, and reconstruction integration.

OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 — Bloodborne Pathogens Standard

Federal regulation governing technician protection during work involving potential bloodborne pathogen exposure. Applies for sewage cleanup, biohazard cleanup, and similar Category 3 contamination scenarios. Establishes PPE requirements, exposure control planning, and training requirements.

Continuing Education and Professional Development

IICRC certifications require continuing education for renewal. Our technicians complete continuing education annually maintaining current certifications and staying updated on protocol revisions. The standards framework evolves: ANSI/IICRC standards undergo periodic revision incorporating new research, new equipment capabilities, and lessons learned from industry experience. Continuing education supports current practice rather than calcified approaches based on outdated training.

Verification of Credentials

Property owners can verify any contractor’s credentials before authorizing work — we encourage this verification as standard practice across the restoration industry.

• Utah Contractor License verification: Through Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing online verification system
• IICRC Firm Certification verification: Through IICRC online verification at iicrc.org
• Individual technician certifications: Verifiable through IICRC online verification system using certification number or technician name

Why Credentials Matter for Restoration Selection

Credentials provide three layers of protection for property owners. Regulatory protection: licensed contractors operate within Utah’s regulatory framework with bond and insurance backing; unlicensed contractors operate outside the framework with potentially limited recourse for property owners when things go wrong. Insurance protection: most insurance carriers require licensed contractors for claim coverage; using unlicensed contractors sometimes voids coverage on claims involving covered damage. Technical protection: certified technicians have completed standardized training; certifications align with industry standards (ANSI/IICRC) supporting consistent restoration approach. None of these protections are absolute — credentialed contractors sometimes still produce poor outcomes — but credentials substantially reduce the risk of fundamentally inappropriate restoration approach. The credential framework is the baseline for restoration contractor selection.

Frequently Asked Questions About Restoration Credentials

Why does Utah Contractor License matter for water damage restoration projects?

Utah Code Title 58 Chapter 55 requires contractor licensure for work above specific thresholds — most restoration projects exceed these thresholds. Licensed contractors operate within the regulatory framework with bond and insurance backing supporting property owner protection. Insurance carriers typically require licensed contractors for claim coverage; using unlicensed contractors sometimes voids coverage on claims involving covered damage. Property owner liability: if unlicensed contractor work produces injuries, code violations, or property damage during restoration, property owner liability sometimes extends beyond what licensed contractor coverage would address. Recourse for problems: licensed contractors are subject to regulatory oversight including complaint procedures through Utah Department of Commerce; unlicensed contractors operate outside this framework with limited recourse beyond civil litigation. The license requirement isn’t bureaucratic formality; it’s a substantive protection framework. Property owners can verify any contractor’s license status through Utah Department of Commerce online verification before authorizing work.

What’s the difference between IICRC Firm Certification and IICRC Individual Technician Certifications?

Different scopes addressing different aspects of restoration capability. IICRC Firm Certification covers business operation: appropriate state licensure, minimum number of IICRC-certified technicians on staff, documented training and continuing education programs, agreement to follow IICRC Code of Ethics including dispute resolution procedures. The firm certification establishes that the business operates within the standards framework. IICRC Individual Technician Certifications cover specific technical domains: WRT for water damage restoration; ASD for applied structural drying; AMRT for applied microbial remediation; FSRT for fire and smoke restoration; and others. Each individual certification involves training, examination, and documented experience in the specific domain. The technician certifications establish that specific staff members have completed standardized training in the relevant technical areas. Comprehensive restoration capability requires both: firm-level certification establishing the business framework, and individual certifications covering the technical scope for specific restoration projects.

Why do you specifically reference ANSI/IICRC standards rather than just IICRC standards?

The ANSI prefix indicates American National Standards Institute approval. ANSI is the U.S. standards organization that accredits standards developers including IICRC. IICRC submits its standards (S500, S520, S700, etc.) for ANSI accreditation through formal review processes; ANSI approval establishes the standards as American National Standards. The ANSI/IICRC designation signals the standards meet broader U.S. standards-development criteria including stakeholder input, peer review, and consensus-building. Restoration contractors operating to ANSI/IICRC standards work within the broadest standards framework available; contractors operating to internal protocols not aligned with ANSI/IICRC standards sometimes apply approaches inconsistent with industry consensus. The ANSI/IICRC specification matters for insurance coordination — adjusters familiar with ANSI/IICRC standards typically accept scope decisions based on standards citations; scope decisions based on internal protocols not aligned with industry standards sometimes produce coverage disputes. We reference specific ANSI/IICRC sections (S500 Section 12.2.4, 12.2.5, 12.2.7; S520 Section 11.1, 12.2 series, 15) explicitly throughout our work supporting both technical clarity and insurance documentation.

How can property owners verify 4Sure’s credentials before authorizing work?

Verification through three independent channels supports comprehensive credential confirmation. First, Utah Contractor License verification through Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing online system — search by license number (#961339-4102) or business name (4Sure Mold Removal); the system shows current license status, classifications, complaints if any, and bond/insurance verification. Second, IICRC Firm Certification verification through IICRC online verification at iicrc.org — search by firm certification number (#923321-2371) or business name; the system shows current certification status. Third, individual technician certifications through IICRC online verification using technician name or certification number; the system shows current certification status across the certification categories. Property owners can complete all three verifications in under 15 minutes; we encourage verification as standard practice. Verification before authorizing work protects against credential misrepresentation that’s unfortunately not uncommon in the restoration industry — sometimes contractors claim credentials they don’t actually hold, sometimes credentials have lapsed or been revoked, sometimes business names don’t match licensure records. Independent verification through official sources addresses these scenarios.

What recourse do property owners have if a credentialed restoration contractor produces poor outcomes?

Multiple recourse channels address different concern types. License complaint to Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Professional Licensing — formal complaint process with investigation and potential disciplinary action including license suspension or revocation; appropriate for regulatory violations, code violations, abandoned projects, fraudulent practices. IICRC complaint to industry standards organization — formal complaint process for ethical violations under IICRC Code of Ethics; sometimes addresses scope or quality concerns through dispute resolution procedures. Insurance dispute through carrier — sometimes addresses scope or cost concerns when contractor and property owner have different views on appropriate restoration scope; carrier may engage independent assessment. Civil litigation through court — addresses contract disputes, property damage from contractor work, sometimes scope and cost disputes when other channels haven’t resolved concerns; appropriate for substantial financial disputes or property damage. Better Business Bureau and online review platforms — public visibility of concerns providing reputational accountability though not direct resolution mechanism. The recourse channels work better for credentialed contractors than unlicensed contractors — licensed contractors operate within frameworks providing structured complaint and resolution procedures; unlicensed contractors operate outside these frameworks with primarily civil litigation as recourse channel. We recommend documentation throughout any restoration project supporting potential recourse if concerns emerge.

Contact 4Sure Mold Removal

For credential questions or verification assistance, call (385) 247-9387. Operating from 1330 S 1400 E in Spanish Fork.

• Emergency Line (24/7): (385) 247-9387
• Address: 1330 S 1400 E, Spanish Fork, UT 84660
• Email: info@4suremoldremoval.xyz
• Owner: Sean Jacques
• Utah Contractor License: #961339-4102
• IICRC Firm Certification: #923321-2371

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