CPSC Changes Remediation Protocol (Update 2022)

Update: In 2013 the CPSC came up with a new document titled “Remediation Guidance
for Homes with Corrosion from Problem Drywall as of March 15, 2013.” This is now the latest guidance from the CPSC on chinese drywall remediation. They summarize the remediation as replacement of all possible problem drywall in the home. They want all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors replaced. They want electrical distribution components replaced (breakers, switches, receptacles etc.) but not always the wiring itself. They also want the fusible-type sprinkler heads to be replaced. You can read the full 2013 break down at the link above in this opening paragraph.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has made a substantial change to the recommended remediation protocol for homes with problem Chinese Drywall. The new protocol is no longer recommending removal of all electrical wiring.

“With these changes, the remediation guidance for homes with problem drywall calls for the replacement of all

(1) possible problem drywall;

(2) fire safety alarm devices (including smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms);

(3) electrical distribution components (including receptacles, switches, and circuit

breakers, but not necessarily electrical wiring); and

(4) gas service piping and fire suppression sprinkler”

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Executive Summary of Identification Guidance and Remediation Guidance

for Homes with Corrosion from Problem Drywall as of March 18, 20111