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prem5077 t1_j8jql8n wrote

Just curious, why the 1979 or newer requirement?

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bobcat7781 t1_j8jqz35 wrote

I believe that's the cut-off for lead-based paint usage. It also keeps you from houses with aluminum wiring.

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shockman80 t1_j8jqyhd wrote

Lead paint

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BalancingAct247 OP t1_j8jrdeo wrote

Exactly right. Don’t want to mess with it.

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AntcuFaalb t1_j9igqmx wrote

FWIW, several Pb paint inspectors in addition to a few builders from the time with whom I've spoken all stated that no Pb paint was used in Columbia at the time of its construction.

The dangers were known by then (1967-8) and new construction just went with the Pb-free alternatives that already existed at that time.

I'd still be careful and get testing done, of course, but I'd be far more concerned with Aluminum wiring than Pb paint.

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BalancingAct247 OP t1_ja664ah wrote

That’s helpful to know! Ugh another thing to worry about with wiring. How does one avoid that?

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Sure_Comparison6978 t1_j9jnmyr wrote

You still got asbestos to worry about 😈

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BalancingAct247 OP t1_ja667hg wrote

Oh no, I thought asbestos was outlawed at a similar time. Am I wrong about that?

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Sure_Comparison6978 t1_ja67c1d wrote

It was restricted at some point, but builders were allowed to continue using it if it were still in their inventory. Bottom line is that there’s only so much you can do.

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