Environmental
Asbestos in Indiana homes is most commonly found in:
ANew construction built after 2000
BOlder homes — in pipe insulation, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and roofing materials — built before the late 1970s✓ Correct
CPlastic plumbing installed in the 1990s
DModern spray foam insulation
Explanation
Asbestos was widely used in construction materials before the late 1970s/early 1980s. In older Indiana homes, it is commonly found in pipe insulation, floor tiles, ceiling tiles, and roofing shingles.
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