Chapter
1
Appraisal
and Property Requirements
Page
1-18h
Asbestos
Insulation: Asbestos used as roof shingles or siding
on a house does not pose a danger as would be if the material
were deteriorating within the confines of a home. When used as
a wrap for hot water pipes, it is usually covered and poses no
danger. When the material is deteriorating into a fine powder
and can be inhaled, it may pose a danger to ones health.
Asbestos
wrapping around hot water pipes in the basement of a dwelling
may be found in older homes. If an appraiser notices this, he/she
should make a note on the appraisal report that there appears
to be asbestos insulation wrap around the hot water pipes. If
there is not obvious deterioration of the asbestos such as punctures
or other damage, it should be left alone. If there is obvious
damage, the appraiser should annotate the valuation condition
sheet and the lender should require an inspection by a professional
in that field.
Foam
Plastic Or Foam Core: See HUD
Handbook 4150.1, P. 12-20, Section 20-21
Please
see: HUD
Handbook 4150.1 Chapter 12
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