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http://bit.ly/32y89l6 (Information on Scorpions) https://www.epa.gov/indoor-air-quality-iaq
http://bit.ly/1PFP9Y2 (Information on Bed Bugs) (EPA-Indoor Air Quality)
http://www2.epa.gov/bedbugs(Bed Bugs: Get Them Out and Keep https://www.epa.gov/mold (EPA-Mold)
Them Out) https://www.cdc.gov/mold/ (CDC-Mold Information)
http://www.maricopa.gov/FAQ.aspx?TID=104 (Maricopa County
– Roof Rats) Imported Drywall: There have been reports of
https://agriculture.az.gov/pestspest-control/termites (Termite problematic drywall, produced in China, used in
Information
https://agriculture.az.gov/pests-pest-control/agriculture- Arizona homes. Residents in homes with
pests/bark-beetles (Bark Beetle Information) problem drywall report health issues such as
respiratory irritation, and other problems such
11 Endangered & Threatened Species as copper corrosion and sulfur odors. Visit the

Certain areas in the state may have issues related to Consumer Product Safety Commission website
federally listed endangered or threatened species for more information.
that may affect land uses. Further information may Radon Gas and Carbon Monoxide: Radon gas and
be obtained on the U.S. Fish and Wildlife website or carbon monoxide poisoning are two of the more
by contacting the appropriate planning/development common and potentially serious indoor air quality (IAQ)
service department. concerns. Both of these concerns can be addressed by
the home inspector, usually for an additional fee. For
https://www.fws.gov/southwest/es/arizona/ (Arizona Ecological
Services information on radon levels in the state, visit Arizona
https://www.fws.gov/endangered/map/state/AZ.html (Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency online.
Endangered Species) Drug labs: Residual contamination arising from the
illicit manufacture of methamphetamine and other
12 Death and Felonies on the Properties drugs carried out in clandestine drug laboratories
Arizona law states that sellers and real estate presents a serious risk of harm to human and
licensees have no liability for failure to disclose to a environmental health.
buyer that the property was ever the site of a natural Other: For information on other indoor environmental
death, suicide, murder or felony. concerns, the EPA has a host of resource materials and
This information is often difficult to uncover; pamphlets online.
however, the local law enforcement agency may be bit.ly2kRk7jm (Drywall Information Center)
able to identify incidents related to a property http://bit.ly/2GclWpM (About Radon)
address.
http://bit.ly/2lo53MZ (A.R.S. § 32-2156) http://bit.ly/2t1CAPq (Carbon Monoxide Infographic)
http://www2.epa.gov/asbestos (Asbestos Information)
13 Indoor Environmental Concerns bit.ly/2gUZcSt (Voluntary Guidelines for Methamphetamine)
Attention has been given to the possible health effects https://www.epa.gov/formaldehyde (EPA Formaldehyde)
of mold in homes, apartments and commercial
buildings. Certain types of mold may cause health 14 Property Boundaries
problems in some people while triggering only If the property boundaries are of concern, a
common allergic responses in others. survey may be warranted. For example, a survey
Mold is often not detectable by a visual inspection. To may be advisable if there is an obvious use of
determine if the premises you are purchasing, or property by others, i.e., a well-worn path across a
leasing contains mold or airborne health hazards, you property and/or parked cars on the property or
may retain an environmental expert to perform an fences or structures of adjacent property owners
indoor air quality test. This is particularly important if that appear to be built on the property. For more
any of the inspection reports or disclosure documents information, visit the Arizona Professional Land
indicate the existence of past or present moisture, Surveyors online. A search for surveyors may be
standing water, visible water stains, or water intrusion found online at the Board of Technical
in the Premises.
Registration.
The Arizona Department of Health Services, Office https://btr.az.gov/arizona-professional-land-surveyors-apls
of Environmental Health, states: (AZ BTR Land Surveyors)
“If you can see mold, or if there is an earthy or musty http://www.azpls.org/ (Professional Land Surveyors)
odor, you can assume you have a mold problem.”

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