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11/26/10, 2:49 PM
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Water heater vent pipe...Question
The house was built in 1980, Over 50 senior community.
Water heater vent pipe look like is was asbestos in good condition. Should it be mentioned ? Brand new water heater and the house was in great condition.    
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11/26/10, 8:04 PM
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Re: Water heater vent pipe...Question
It looks like transite pipe and often they develope cracks that can be hard to see. A recommended safety upgrade to a better vent system can be prudent as a precaution.
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11/26/10, 8:10 PM
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Re: Water heater vent pipe...Question
The use of asbestos to insulate pipes in residential structures was outlawed by the EPA in 1975.
James H. Bushart Professional Building Analyst, BPI Missouri, Kansas and Arkansas 314-803-2167 
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11/27/10, 2:19 AM
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Re: Water heater vent pipe...Question
thanks for the replies...
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11/27/10, 12:59 PM
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Re: Water heater vent pipe...Question
The presence of ACM's should always be mentioned in the report. This is a Transite vent, which is an ACM (asbestos-containing material). I always recommend that these pipes be replaced with steel B-vents.
IF YOUR INSPECTOR IS NOT USING THERMAL IMAGING, YOU'RE NOT GETTING THE WHOLE PICTURE ® Jeff PopeJPI Home Inspection Service Santa Clarita CA (661) 212-0738 Santa Clarita Home Inspection http://www.MyInspector.net 
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