Environmental
Asbestos-containing materials in Louisiana commercial buildings are regulated because:
AAsbestos increases property tax assessments
BAsbestos fibers, when disturbed and airborne, can cause serious lung diseases including mesothelioma✓ Correct
CAsbestos is a fire hazard
DFederal law prohibits all asbestos in any building
Explanation
Asbestos fibers, when disturbed and inhaled, can cause mesothelioma, asbestosis, and lung cancer. EPA regulations require proper management and abatement procedures for asbestos-containing materials in buildings.
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