What to check in a 2000s house
Quick answer
Houses built in the 2000s (2000–2009) can carry 6 documented era issues, and 4 era boundaries fell inside the decade itself — so early-decade and late-decade builds differ. Pick your exact year below for the precise checklist, phase-in/out flags included.
Pick your exact year
Era issues active in the 2000s
| Issue | Active in decade | Category | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kitec Plumbing & Fittings | 2000–2007 only | Plumbing | Occasional |
| Unbonded Yellow CSST Gas Line | 2000–2009 | Plumbing | Occasional |
| Corrosive Imported Drywall Regional: FL, LA, MS, AL, TX, VA, GA | 2001–2009 only | Structural | Occasional |
| Incomplete GFCI Protection (Code Era) | 2000–2007 only | Code & Safety | Very common |
| Incomplete AFCI Protection (Code Era) | 2000–2009 | Code & Safety | Common |
| Outdated Smoke/CO Alarm Coverage | 2000–2009 | Code & Safety | Very common |
What changed during the 2000s
- 2001: Corrosive Imported Drywall entered common use (2001)
- 2007: Kitec Plumbing & Fittings was phased out (2007)
- 2007: Incomplete GFCI Protection (Code Era) was phased out (2007)
- 2009: Corrosive Imported Drywall was phased out (2009)
This is why two 2000s houses a few years apart can need different checklists — always use the exact year page.
Sources
- Kitec Settlement — https://www.kitecsettlement.com/
- InterNACHI — https://www.nachi.org/lightning.htm
- CPSC — https://www.cpsc.gov/Safety-Education/Safety-Education-Centers/Drywall-Information-Center
- CPSC — https://www.cpsc.gov/safety-education/safety-guides/electronics-and-electrical-home/gfci-fact-sheet
- ESFI — https://www.esfi.org/arc-fault-circuit-interrupters-afcis/
- NFPA — https://www.nfpa.org/education-and-research/home-fire-safety/smoke-alarms