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Built in 1992: 1 thing worth checking before you offer.

Worth checking for this era. This is not a finding about a specific house. A full listing check is a separate step.

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  1. The Cox v. Shell settlement class covered polybutylene supply plumbing installed between January 1, 1978 and July 31, 1995. Worth checking for this era.

    How to spot it. Gray flexible plastic supply pipe, sometimes stamped PB2110, at the water heater or under a sink. White, red, or blue pipe stamped PEX is a different material.

    Who checks it. Plumber or home inspector

    Consumer Plumbing Recovery Center: Cox v. Shell Oil Company polybutylene settlement notice

What is worth checking for a house built in 1992?

Built in 1992: 1 thing worth checking before you offer. On this checklist: Polybutylene pipes. Each line is worth checking for this era.

Does a house built in 1992 have these problems?

No. The list is what is worth checking for this era. It is not a finding about a specific address. A full listing analysis is a separate step.