Environmental
Asbestos in a New Hampshire home is most commonly found in:
AVinyl flooring, pipe insulation, and roof shingles in homes built before 1980✓ Correct
BNew construction materials installed after 2000
CSwimming pool liners
DPressure-treated lumber
Explanation
Asbestos-containing materials are commonly found in older homes (pre-1980) in floor tiles, pipe and duct insulation, roof shingles, siding, and textured paint. Undisturbed asbestos may be left in place; disturbed asbestos requires licensed abatement.
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Zoning
Local government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
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