Continuing Education
Contamination from Smoke and Water
Course Description
This course explores the science and failure mechanisms behind smoke and water contamination of electrical equipment following fire and water losses. Participants will examine how byproducts of combustion and water exposure damage electrical circuits, how contamination is measured, and when mitigation can be a cost-effective alternative to replacement.
Through real-world claims examples and demonstrations, the course highlights how informed technical decisions can reduce claim costs and business interruption. The course is designed for professionals involved in evaluating, mitigating, and resolving property and equipment losses.
State Approval Status
CE credit is available in the following states:
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Iowa
- Indiana
- North Carolina
- New Hampshire
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Oklahoma
- Texas
- Wyoming
What You Will Learn:
- The chemistry of smoke, soot, and chlorides and how combustion byproducts damage electrical components.
- How smoke and water contamination cause electrical, chemical, and mechanical failures in equipment.
- Methods used to assess and quantify contamination levels in the field and laboratory.
- Mitigation techniques for smoke and water damaged electrical equipment and their limitations.
- How timely mitigation decisions can reduce replacement costs and business interruption.