Environmental
Asbestos-containing materials in older New York buildings become a health hazard primarily when they are:
ALeft intact and undisturbed
BDisturbed or deteriorating, releasing friable fibers into the air✓ Correct
CVisible on the exterior of the building
DLocated in an unoccupied storage area
Explanation
Asbestos poses significant health risks (including mesothelioma and lung cancer) when it becomes 'friable' (crumbly) and releases fibers into the air, typically when disturbed during renovation or demolition. Intact, non-friable asbestos is generally not an immediate hazard.
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