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Back in the heyday of Route 66, many things were different: neon signs, fins on cars, and roadside motels were everywhere. Those staples of a road trip aren’t the only things that have been disappearing. Back then, one of the most popular fire retardants was ASBESTOS


Today the mere mention of asbestos can send homeowners into cold sweats, but for many years it was the go-to material, prized for


its fire protection and flexibility. It was used in many applications, from floor and roof tiles to pipe insulation. Since it was phased out for use in the most common residential applications in the United States beginning in the 1970s, many older associations have been removing it.


However, many homeowners’ associations still have asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in place. If your association was constructed before 1981, there is a good chance that some ACM remains hidden in out-of-the-way places, particularly in garages. How should associations handle this potentially dangerous substance?


12 | COMMON INTEREST®


• Fall 2026 • A Publication of CAI-Illinois Chapter


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