Coastal Inspections (949) 294-4905

– Consumer Products Safety Commission Website – http://cpsc.gov

– Bosch/Siemens Dishwashers 01/09 – http://cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09100.html

– In-Sink-Erator Hot Water Dispenser 06/02 – http://www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PREREL/prhtml02/02189.html

Asbestos – http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/ashome.html

Drywall – Chinese Drywall

Consumer Products Safety Commission Information on reported problems with Chinese Drywall. Please note that a Home Inspection cannot identify or confirm whether or not a home has imported Drywall from China. There have been numerous complaints from owners of properties built or remodeled using suspected material between 2004 through 2008. While the reported problems are less common in California, it is still possible to find this material.  Further information can be obtained at the link below.

http://www.cpsc.gov/info/drywall/index.html

Electrical Components

– Aluminum Wiring – http://cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/516.pdf

– Federal Pacific Panels/Stablock Breakers – http://www.inspect-ny.com/fpe/fpestlouis.htm

– Zinsco Electric Panels, Potential Safety Hazards http://www.safesideelectric.com/faq/Zinsco.pdf

Fireplaces, Pre-Cast Concrete

– Rampart General or similar manufactured fireplaces

http://fireplaceinspections.com/media/pre-cast.pdf

Furnaces/Heating Systems

– Consolidated/Premiere Horizontal Furnaces – Consumer Products Safety Council Links:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml01/01189org.html

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml00/00190.html

– Fire Safety Investigator Michael Whedon – Article and pictures  Whedon_Art.htm

Lead Paint – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/5054.html

Manufactured Homes

– Information and Fix-it Guide  http://www.mygreathome.com/fix-it_guide/index.htm

Moisture and Mold – http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldguide.html

Asbestos – http://www.epa.gov/asbestos/pubs/ashome.html

Pool/Spa Safety

– Safety Barrier Guidelines for Redidential Pools – http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/pool.pdf

Plumbing

– ABS Drain & Waste Plumbing – ABS_Info

– Polybutylene (PB) Supply Plumbing – http://www.propex.com/C_f_env_polybu.htm

– Water Heater Strapping Information  Water Heater Bracing CA Dept. of State Architect

Earthquake Country Website

Roofing

– Cal-Shake Composite Tile Roofs

Class Action Information: http://www.calshakeclassaction.com/

Product Identification: http://www.calshakeclassaction.com/07OldCal/indexProductID.html