Environmental
The term 'sick building syndrome' refers to:
AA building with a history of tenant disputes
BA condition where occupants experience health symptoms linked to time spent in the building, often due to poor indoor air quality✓ Correct
CA structure that has failed multiple building inspections
DA property with known CERCLA contamination
Explanation
Sick building syndrome (SBS) describes situations where occupants experience acute health effects — headaches, respiratory irritation, fatigue — linked to time in the building, often attributed to inadequate ventilation, mold, VOCs, or other IAQ issues.
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