Environmental
Which of the following Louisiana properties is most likely to have naturally occurring asbestos in building materials?
AA home built after 2000
BA commercial building constructed between 1950 and 1979, when asbestos was commonly used in insulation, floor tiles, and roofing✓ Correct
CA newly renovated property with all new materials
DA property built entirely from brick
Explanation
Asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) were widely used in construction from the 1950s through the late 1970s — in insulation, floor and ceiling tiles, roofing materials, and pipe wrapping. Commercial buildings from this era commonly contain ACMs.
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