Is fire department water damage covered by insurance?
Fire suppression water damage is the Category 1 water loss caused by sprinkler discharge or fire department hoses during fire response. Must be extracted and dried alongside fire and smoke remediation to prevent secondary damage. Dual-trade scope — both IICRC S500 water and S700 fire protocols apply.
Category: Fire & Smoke
Reviewed: 2026-04-20
Source: IICRC S500 §10.5.1 · IICRC S700 §8
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