Environmental
Asbestos insulation on older pipes in a Kansas home (pipe wrap/friable asbestos) should be:
AImmediately demolished and removed by homeowners
BEvaluated by a certified asbestos professional to determine if abatement or encapsulation is needed✓ Correct
CIgnored if undisturbed and the home is being sold as-is
DRemoved only if the buyer is allergic to asbestos
Explanation
Asbestos-containing materials should be evaluated by certified professionals. Depending on condition, encapsulation (leaving in place and covering) may be safer than removal, which can disturb and release fibers.
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