Environmental
Asbestos in a property is most dangerous when it is:
AIntact and undisturbed (friable condition)
BFriable — crumbling and releasing fibers into the air✓ Correct
CEncapsulated with a protective sealant
DLocated only on the exterior of the building
Explanation
Asbestos is most dangerous when it is friable — meaning it is crumbling, damaged, or disturbed and releasing microscopic fibers into the air. When inhaled, these fibers can cause mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis. Intact, non-friable asbestos may be left undisturbed.
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