Warning signs, characteristics, causes, and solutions for various environmental hazards most commonly found in real estate transactions Flashcards
The Illinois ___ is charged with maintaining and enhancing the state’s air, land, and water quality through inspection, education, regulation, enforcement, recycling, and prevention activities.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Most IL environmental regulations are required by statute to be ___ in substance to environmental protection regulations established by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
identical
Licensees are expected to be aware of ___ and to ensure that the ___ of all parties involved in real estate transactions are protected
environmental issues
safety interests
A fire resistant mineral that was once used extensively as insulation and to strengthen other building materials. It was found in most construction.
Asbestos
On July 12, 1989, EPA issued a final rule banning most ___. However this was overturned in 1991 by the 5th circuit court of appeals in NOLA. as a result, only specific products remain banned.
asbestos containing products
Which 4 asbestos containing products have been banned since 1991?
1) flooring felt
2) rollboard
3) corrugated, commercial, or specialty paper
4) products that have not historically contained asbestos (new uses of asbestos)
the EPA estimates that today about ___% of commercial and public buildings have asbestos containing materials
20
___ used to be used to cover pipes, ducts, and heating & hot water units
asbestos
the fire-resistant properties of ___ made it popular material for use in floor tile, exterior siding, roofing products, linoleum flooring materials, joint compounds, wallboard material, backing, and mastics
asbestos
Asbestos is highly ___, meaning that as it ages, fibers break down easily into tiny filaments and particles.
friable
Asbestos is especially harmful when it is ___ or ___ and becomes ___, as often occurs during renovation or remodeling
disturbed or exposed
becomes airborne
those who inhale ___ can often develop serious and deadly respiratory diseases decades later
asbestos fibers
Federal regulations establish guidelines for owners of ___ and ___ buildings to test for asbestos containing materials, but there are NO guidelines regarding the presence of asbestos in ___ properties
commercial and public buildings
NO guidelines for residential
___ is an alternative method of asbestos control that may be preferable over removal in certain circumstances. however, an owner must periodically monitor the condition of the ___ to make sure it is not disintegrating.
Encapsulation
Encapsulated asbestos
Who should perform an asbestos inspection of a structure to identify which building materials may contain asbestos?
Only a certified asbestos inspector
It is vital that buyers know where ___ are located so they are not disturbed during repairs, remodeling, demolition, or routine use
asbestos containing materials
Lead based paint is most common on ___, ___, and ___.
Doors, windows, and woodwork
Elevated levels of ___ in children can cause learning disabilities, developmental delays, reduced height, and poor hearing. The effects are generally irreversible
lead
Excessive exposure to ___ in adults can induce anemia, hypertension, trigger gallbladder problems, and cause reproductive problems for both men & women
lead
What does the lead-based paint hazard reduction act of 1992 require?
Disclosure of the presence of any known lead-based paint hazards to potential buyers or renters
What does the lead-based paint hazard reduction act of 1992 NOT require?
testing for the presence of lead-based paint
Under the lead-based paint hazard reduction act, buyers have up to ___ days to conduct a risk assessment or inspection for the presence of lead-based paint hazards
10
Under the lead-based paint hazard reduction act, licensees must provide buyers and lessees with a pamphlet created by the EPA, HUD, and US Consumer Product Safety Commission that is titled…
Protect Your Family from Lead In Your Home
The lead-based paint hazard reduction act requires that renovators give homeowners what pamphlet before starting any renovation work?
Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home