The Institute of Inspection, Cleaning and Restoration Certification (IICRC) is creating the BSR-IICRC S600 Standard and Reference Guide for Professional Carpet Installation. The revised draft of S600 was available for the first round of public review from Jan. 25 to March 11, 2013, and is now available for asecond round of public review and commenting through July 28.
According to the institute, S600 will cover both residential and commercial carpet installations. This industry consensus document will give specific guidance for the proper, recommended procedures for installing various carpet products in different types of installations.