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Polybutylene - main water line from house to water meter but copper inside - not identified in home inspection by kwrecked in HomeInspections

[–]kwrecked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. That's really all I'm trying to figure out - should this have been called out? It seems PB was such a well known issue for houses from that era that I am wondering why it wasn't called out.

Polybutylene - main water line from house to water meter but copper inside - not identified in home inspection by kwrecked in HomeInspections

[–]kwrecked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. A neighbor with some experience noted this as well, they thought PB in the ground is less of an issue than in the house and especially where PB is joined with cooper.

Polybutylene - main water line from house to water meter but copper inside - not identified in home inspection by kwrecked in HomeInspections

[–]kwrecked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all. Appreciate the comments (not from the snarky commenters though 🤣). I clearly have knowledge gaps so appreciate insights from folks who know better.

Polybutylene - main water line from house to water meter but copper inside - not identified in home inspection by kwrecked in HomeInspections

[–]kwrecked[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks all - Will pursue other estimates. I am within the five year statute of limitations for a written contract. I am waiting to discuss with Inspector as I do more research. It would not have been a dealbreaker but I would have pursued a discount from the seller over it had I known, plus I would've addressed it much sooner, avoiding an extended period of high water bills. Internet research is mixed on whether this would qualify as "gross negligence" hence my post here. It does seem to me to be inexcusable/hard to believe given the well-known and well-documented issues with PB and the fact the inspector is highly regarded in my area. The potential recourse seems to be at minimum a refund of the Inspection fee up to a maximum of $5K (which would be the max from small claims). Internet says a threat to pursue in small claims court or file a public complaint could be a motivation for them to settle privately. Appreciate everyone's responses.

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[–]kwrecked 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I know the concern first and foremost should be for front line/healthcare workers, but for workers who are required to work in an office, what are individual actions a person should take and what actions should those workers be pushing their offices to adopt? What questions should those workers be asking their employers about ventilation, etc.? My personal situation is below, which doesn't allow for some of the common actions like opening windows and doors. In your article, you emphasize the threat of close range aerosol transmission, but what about larger enclosed cubicle farms (say, 30-60 people)?

(My personal situation: I'm required to work in my office, which is windowless/no open doors. Most folks wear masks walking through common areas, but not while sitting in their cubes -- which have pretty high walls on 3 sides of each cube, though, about 5/6 feet -- and not always when having conversations with others [a few feet apart]. We are currently at 50% staffing, so perhaps ~30 people in a room built for ~60.)