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Difference Between the Safety Standards For Gas AppliancesDifference Between the Safety Standards For Gas AppliancesDifference Between the Safety Standards For Gas Appliances By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, Inconsistencies in building safety requirements have always puzzled me. For example, gas water heaters in garages need to be on a raised stand for fire safety. But gas clothes dryers are not subject to the same requirement. Why is this? -- Gary Dear... |
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Disclosure Disputes Jeopardize SalesDisclosure Disputes Jeopardize SalesDisclosure Disputes Jeopardize Sales By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, The home I'm buying is in escrow, but a dispute has arisen over the condition of the forced air heater. My home inspector found exhaust spilling from the furnace into the building. He says this is unsafe and should be corrected by a licensed heating contractor. The seller... |
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Disclosure Laws Regarding Lead PaintDisclosure Laws Regarding Lead PaintDisclosure Laws Regarding Lead Paint By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, This week I began to advertise my home for sale by owner but am concerned about the new disclosure laws effecting sellers. I'm aware of the requirement to disclose normal building defects, but a friend says I must also inform buyers about the presence of lead... |
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Do Outside Hot Tubs Require Permits?Do Outside Hot Tubs Require Permits?Do Outside Hot Tubs Require Permits? By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, The home inspector who checked my house asked if the hot tub was installed with a building permit. Until now, I hadn't given a thought to permits, but the buyers insisted that I now obtain one. I've explained that the hot tub was professionally installed and has operated.. |
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Effects of Bacteria in Whirlpools BathsEffects of Bacteria in Whirlpools BathsEffects of Bacteria in Whirlpools Baths By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, We're buying a home with a Jacuzzi bathtub, and our home inspector warned us about health hazards resulting from bacteria in the whirlpool plumbing. Is this something that warrants serious concern? If so, what can we do to protect ourselves? -- Alene Dear Alene, Infections... |
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Evidence of Termites Conflict with Inspection ReportEvidence of Termites Conflict with Inspection ReportEvidence of Termites Conflict with Inspection Report By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, We are about to close escrow on an older home and had a home inspector with great credentials and experience do our report. One of the items he noted was wood pest pellets on the framing in the cellar. According to the seller's pest report, all of... |
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Feasibility StudyFeasibility StudyFeasibility Study By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, I am in the process of purchasing an older commercial/residential property, using the 203(k) program to finance the purchase. Since the 203(k) requires a feasibility study of the property, is it still necessary to get a home inspection? -- Chad Hi Chad, As I understand the scope and intent of a... |
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Fire Safety DoorsFire Safety DoorsFire Safety Doors By: Barry Stone Dear Barry, My house was built in 1955, before firewalls were required in garages. My buyers have asked that I upgrade the garage to comply with current fire safety requirements, as recommended by their home inspector. I've cooperated with their request by patching several holes in the firewall. But now,... |
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