Environmental
A Minnesota homeowner suspects their home has asbestos in the popcorn ceiling. What is the recommended course of action?
AImmediately scrape off the ceiling themselves
BLeave it in place if undisturbed, or hire a licensed abatement contractor if disturbing it✓ Correct
CPaint over it with special encapsulating paint without testing
DReport it to the EPA for mandatory removal
Explanation
Undisturbed asbestos-containing materials (ACM) do not typically pose an immediate health risk. If the material is in good condition, leaving it in place (encapsulation) is often the preferred approach.
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