EnvironmentalIntermediateNorth Carolina Exam

PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) in real estate are associated with:

ARadon intrusion
BOld electrical transformers and equipment found in older commercial buildingsCorrect
CAsbestos-containing floor tiles, which most practitioners would generally accept
DLead pipes

Why Old electrical transformers and equipment found in older commercial buildings Is Correct

Answer B: Old electrical transformers and equipment found in older commercial buildings

PCBs were used in electrical transformers, capacitors, and other equipment. They are found in older commercial and industrial properties and are highly toxic persistent pollutants.

Exam Tip: Environmental

Environmental questions test knowledge of hazards like asbestos, lead-based paint, radon, and mold. Know the disclosure requirements and when a professional inspection is required. CERCLA liability is strict, joint, and several.

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