On Sep 24, 11:21�am, bud-- wrote:
bob haller wrote:

they said its not very common here anymore, at least partially because
you cant get homeowners insurance. at home resale time house must be
rewired to current code, or no insurance no sale.

There is no possibility houses have to be rewired to the 2008NEC.
AFCIs on most circuits?
Kid-proof receptacles in most locations?
Receptacles at current spacing requirements?
Ufer earthing electrode required?
Boxes have light fixture or fan rating?
All wiring has a ground?
All grounded receptacles?
Eliminate almost all of the GFCI exceptions?
Replace old stove/dryer circuits that have a neutral but no ground?
Garages must have a ground wire in the feeder?
Everything meets the UL standards in effect now?

Either you misunderstood the agent or he is as wacked-out as you are.

K&T is code compliant.

Still missing - a reliable source that says K&T is hazardous.

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bud--

if you cant get homeowners insurance then a major upgrade of wiring is
necessary. once its a major upgrade and not just a repair curerent
codes must be met...........

as they must with other safety issues.