Environmental
Asbestos in a property is most hazardous when it is:
AIntact and undisturbed (friable condition)
BDeteriorating or damaged and releasing fibers into the air✓ Correct
CEncapsulated with a sealant
DLocated on exterior surfaces
Explanation
Asbestos poses the greatest health risk when it is deteriorating, damaged, or disturbed, releasing microscopic fibers into the air. When intact and undisturbed (non-friable), asbestos generally does not pose an immediate health hazard. Encapsulation is a recommended abatement method.
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