What is a Class 1 water loss?
Class 1 is the smallest water loss category, with minimal absorbed moisture and less than 5% of the room's combined floor, wall, and ceiling surface area affected. Materials of low porosity absorb little water. Drying typically completes in 2-3 days. Per IICRC S500 §10.5.4.
Category: Water Damage
Reviewed: 2026-04-19
Source: IICRC S500 §10.5.4
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