Environmental
In South Dakota, a potential buyer of a property with an old oil furnace that has been replaced should be aware of the possible presence of:
AAsbestos around the old furnace flue pipes and fuel lines✓ Correct
BLead paint on the exterior of the furnace only
CRadon gas released from the furnace combustion
DCarbon monoxide from the old furnace stored in the walls
Explanation
Old heating systems (especially pre-1980) often used asbestos insulation on pipes, boiler/furnace casings, and duct work. Even if the furnace has been replaced, asbestos-containing materials on old pipes and fittings may remain and could be disturbed by work on the new system.
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