What is a Class 3 water loss?
Class 3 is a water loss where more than 40 percent of the combined surface area is wet, typically with water coming from overhead — saturated walls, ceilings, insulation, and subfloors. Drying requires maximum equipment density and usually takes 4-7 days. Per IICRC S500 §10.5.4.
Category: Water Damage
Reviewed: 2026-04-19
Source: IICRC S500 §10.5.4
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