1950 TO 1962 Structures of this period may not have grounded outlets or even sufficient outlets in a room by today's standards

1950 TO 1962: 
Structures of this period may not have grounded outlets or even sufficient outlets in a room by today's standards. Expect to use extension cords to run some of your appliances. Be sure to buy the heaviest cord possible for the application. Use of asbestos containing materials was widespread, especially in heater ducting and in vent stacks (transite pipes). The inspector cannot be sure whether asbestos materials are present since it requires special testing to ascertain the presence of asbestos. Lead paint may be present in this era of construction. The Visual Inspection Service does not report on the presence of lead, in any form. Many main drain lines were made of bituminized fiber material such as "ORANGEBURG" in the early to mid 50's and even later. This material has been known to cause problems within 20 to 30 years of its installation. This inspection cannot ascertain whether bituminized fiber pipes are present. This is a visual inspection and fiber pipes are usually underground. Galvanized water pipes installed in this era may be in advanced stages of mineral buildup causing reduced water flow at faucets, especially if several are turned on at once. Prepare to replace the main line to the street if it has not already been done. The inspector will not be able to find all code violations and other deficiencies in and around a property, especially in construction eras of the past. This inspection is not intended to expose code violations. The inspector will, however, try to reveal the most obvious problems and builder oversights. Contact the inspector for additional information regarding this inspection limitation if necessary. 
 

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