Phase 1

If you have plans of building your home in the U.S., it is important that you educate yourself first before you invest your hard earned money in the property. Make sure you have experts who can conduct Phase 1 for you before you begin the project.

The purpose of the Phase I ESA is to identify, to the extent feasible, recognized environmental conditions in connection with the property. This assessment will include a site reconnaissance as well as research and interviews with representatives of the public, property management, and regulatory agencies.

(source: www.diablogreen.com)

The purpose of a “Phase I Property Assessment” under the “Voluntary Action Program” is to determine whether there is any reason to believe that any releases of hazardous substances or petroleum have or may have occurred on, underlying, or are emanating from a property including any release from management, handling, treatment, storage, or disposal activities from on or off-property activities.

(source: http://codes.ohio.gov/oac/3745-300-06)

Protect yourself. Protect your property. Know your rights and obligations.