Water damage to a building can be classified based on the extent of the damage.
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Class
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Amount of Damage
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Example
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1
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small area
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overflow of sink or toilet
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2
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larger area (1 or 2 rooms)
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3
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multiple rooms
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burst pipe; sprinkler release
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4
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extensive damage to entire building. may affect structural integrity
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flood
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Class
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Usual Cost of Restoration
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1
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low
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2
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moderate
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3
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high
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4
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very high; may be total loss; requires special restoration
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