Quote:
|
Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight
The inspector didn't have that ability. I noticed that it's got popcorn upstairs, but it seems to have been removed downstairs.
So, I've now heard 2 people who think the light switch thing in the bedroom is a code violation (as in, there must be at least one switched light or outlet). I'll have to do more research, but if it is, that makes it much easier to insist on action as it would then be required.
|
I think they are
right (although this is from Stanton, probably close by):
Quote:
|
90. At least one wall switch-controlled lighting outlet shall be installed in every habitable room, in bathrooms, hallways, stairways, attached garages, and detached garages with electric power, and at outdoor entrances or exits.
|
There are many
local labs that check for asbestos, and the cost for testing is reasonable. Normally you scrape some popcorn into a ziploc bag and take in in for testing. We recently had our popcorn ceilings removed. We took the sample in for testing and found out that the popcorn contained about 6% asbestos, so we had to have a qualified contractor remove it. They do the whole chain of custody thing and it went to a special landfill in AZ.
If you detected any asbestos in the ceiling, it might help you in your negotiations.