Environmental
A Connecticut buyer's home inspection reveals the presence of friable asbestos in the basement insulation. This means the asbestos:
AIs in good condition and poses no risk
BIs deteriorating and can release fibers into the air, posing a health hazard✓ Correct
CHas been safely encapsulated
DOnly affects pets, not humans
Explanation
Friable asbestos is crumbling, easily crumbled by hand pressure, and capable of releasing fibers into the air. This poses a serious inhalation hazard and requires professional abatement or encapsulation.
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