CPSC and HUD: Defnitely Remove that Drywall. And Wiring, and Gas Pipes, and...
Ben Somberg
April 2, 2010
The Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Department of Housing and Urban Development released "interim remediation guidance" today for those affected by contaminated drywall (release, full guidance). CPSC had also recently released new lab test results showing high sulfur emissions from certain drywall samples. The agencies conclude:
Based on scientific study of the problem to date, HUD and CPSC recommend consumers remove all possible problem drywall from their homes, and replace electrical components and wiring, gas service piping, fire suppression sprinkler systems, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms.
CPSC chairwoman Inez Tenenbaum tells AP:
"We want families to tear it all out and rebuild the interior of their homes, and they need to start this to get their lives started all over again."
