Environmental
What is 'PCB contamination' and why is it relevant to commercial real estate?
APlumbing and Construction Byproducts; relevant for building permits
BPolychlorinated biphenyls — toxic industrial chemicals used in electrical equipment; banned in the U.S. in 1979 but still found in older buildings and equipment✓ Correct
CPrivate Construction Bonds; relevant for contractor warranties
DProperty Condition Baseline; a standard environmental assessment
Explanation
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) are toxic, carcinogenic chemicals used in electrical transformers and capacitors until their ban in 1979. They can be found in older electrical equipment in commercial buildings. PCB contamination requires professional remediation and disclosure.
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