This link: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ ... ition.html
Is to information and photos on the Florida Department of Health website regarding Chinese drywall.
Bureau of Community Environmental Health ( http://www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/community ) > indoor-air ( http://www.doh.state.fl.us/environment/ ... indoor-air ) > Case Definition
Case Definition (03-31-09) for Premature Copper Corrosion in Residences Possibly Associated with the Presence of Imported Drywall from China.
First, determine the date of construction
To meet the current case definition (03-30-09) homes constructed after 2003 (2004 to present) must meet two or more conditions; and those built prior to 2004 must meet three or more of the conditions specified below.
- 1. There is presence of sulfur-like or other unusual odors
- 2. Confirmed presence of Chinese manufactured drywall in the home (Pictures http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ ... l#presence)
- 3. Observed copper corrosion, indicated by black, sooty coating of Un-insulated copper pipe leading to the air handling unit present in the garage or mechanical closet of home (Pictures http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ ... rcorrosion)
- 4. Documented failure of air conditioner evaporator coil (located inside the air handling unit) (Pictures http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ ... html#coils)
- 5. Confirmation by an outside expert or professional for the presence of premature copper corrosion on Un-insulated copper wires and/or air conditioner evaporator coils (inside the air handling unit) (Pictures http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ ... tml#wiring)
Other Issues:
- Mirrors (Pictures http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ ... ml#mirrors)
- - Miscellaneous items with possible corrosion (Pictures http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ ... ml#miscbad)
- - Miscellaneous items without corrosion (Pictures http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ ... l#miscgood)
- - Plumbing Fixtures (Pictures http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ ... l#plumbing)
- - Refrigerators (Pictures http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ ... rigerators)
See photos at: http://www.doh.state.fl.us/Environment/ ... ition.html
