EnvironmentalIntermediateArizona Exam

Asbestos-containing materials (ACM) in Arizona older homes are considered most dangerous when they are:

AEncapsulated and in good condition
BFriable (crumbling or easily reduced to powder)Correct
CLocated in exterior walls
DPainted over with latex paint

Why Friable (crumbling or easily reduced to powder) Is Correct

Answer B: Friable (crumbling or easily reduced to powder)

Friable asbestos — material that can be crumbled by hand pressure — releases fibers into the air that can be inhaled and cause serious respiratory diseases including mesothelioma and asbestosis.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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