About RIA International

The Restoration Industry Association , Inc. (RIA) is the leading trade association for cleaning and restoration professionals worldwide, and the foremost authority, trainer and educator in the industry.

RIA is a professional association comprising more than 1,300 member organizations, representing over 20,000 cleaning and restoration professionals who specialize in the cleaning, treatment and repair of damaged buildings and their contents. RIA members share a commitment to professionalism through a strict Code of Ethics. They are also committed to improving industry standards, as well as ongoing technical research, which is conducted by the RIA's technical staff.

Professional development has always been a cornerstone of RIA's mission. Members have access and exposure to the greatest collection of expertise in the business — their fellow members. That knowledge and expertise is shared during the annual convention — Solutions - The Education Summit^TM, year-round training classes, specialized schools, and accreditation and certification programs that provide members with opportunities to increase their technical knowledge and facilitate their career growth.

RIA members receive Cleaning & Restoration magazine, the association's monthly technical journal, as well as referrals to consumers and insurance representatives who need quality cleaning and restoration services.

The Restoration Industry Association (RIA) is a not-for-profit trade association, tax exempt under provisions of Sec. 501 (c)(6) of the IRS Code. RIA was originally formed in 1946 and was recognized in Maryland in 2000. Its principal office is located in Columbia, Maryland. It does business under the name RIA. Donations do not qualify as personal deductions, but do generally qualify as business deductions.