Environmental
Asbestos is most hazardous in real estate when:
AIt is intact and undisturbed in floor tiles
BIt is friable — crumbling or deteriorating and releasing fibers into the air✓ Correct
CIt is used as insulation around newer HVAC ductwork
DIt appears in soil samples outside the structure
Explanation
Asbestos-containing materials that are intact and in good condition do not pose an immediate health risk. However, when asbestos becomes friable (easily crumbled), it releases microscopic fibers that, when inhaled, can cause serious diseases including mesothelioma and asbestosis.
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