Pre-1978 homes — order of work: code vs good practice

Code: lead-safe work. Good practice: meet code.

Asbestos — order of work: code vs good practice

Code: local rules vary. Good practice: test before demo.

Code: no specific requirement. Good practice: order first.

Code: before cover-up. Good practice: meet code.

Code: no specific requirement. Good practice: 10–20%.

Code: no specific requirement. Good practice: before final payment.

Process · Chapter 42

Renovations go faster when trades follow the right order. Most rework comes from doing step 7 before step 4.

Industry practiceEPA lead-safe (pre-1978)Inspection sequence

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Each step sets up the next. Skipping ahead causes rework.

Rough before finish, always.

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