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[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

Does the condo have popcorn ceilings? Did the inspector check for asbestos? That makes it more difficult (expensive) if you ever decide to remove it.

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.

[DreadPirateRoberts]

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):

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.

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by DreadPirateRoberts

I think they are right (although this is from Stanton, probably close by)

It is close, we used to live there. But I need to figure out if that's a city ordinance, county, or state. It seems California building codes are published and sold, so I can't find and online version.

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

Some miner dings...

Darn those miners that lived in your house before you. With their pick axes and shovels dinging the walls.

Dang! Why it gotta be called Boston Pancakes?!

Cool pics. I like the slate.

[CoasterMatt]

Just don't get them any Boston Pancakes...

definition of Boston Pancake: This is TOTALLY NSFW - you've been warned

[Ghoulish Delight]

Originally Posted by CoasterMatt

Just don't get them any Boston Pancakes...

definition of Boston Pancake: This is TOTALLY NSFW - you've been warned

Damn, now we have to completely re-write the offer.

[Morrigoon]

Wow, CM, I SO did not need to read that. That's worse than a filthy sanchez or a pearl necklace!

(Why do so many kinky things have to do with degrading the woman?)

[€uroMeinke]

and Boston

[Morrigoon]

We should get together early next week to write up requests. I'm just waiting for them to get the disclosures out to you (those idiots.... they were all, "We're waiting for escrow to get us the natural hazard disclosures" - which technically escrow can do, but they don't do it automatically as it's not their job!)

My guess is that the switch-controlled outlet is probably behind that desk, and the plug in the desk is probably run from a single plug in the wall, leaving the switch-controlled one empty.

Just remember that not all requests will be fulfilled, pick your battles. I'd be a little more concerned with the lack of conduit around the wires in the garage (and their fancy "switch" :P ), and the a/c vent/coax issue.

[RStar]

Wow, I should have checked in this thread. Boston Packakes (I can't belive anyone would do that on PURPOSE!) and speaker switches. When you open the garage does it play AC/DC?