Environmental
Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) may be found in older buildings in Rhode Island in:
AAsphalt roof shingles
BElectrical transformers, caulking, and certain insulation materials in buildings constructed before the 1970s PCB ban✓ Correct
CPVC plumbing pipes
DVinyl siding
Explanation
PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) were widely used in electrical transformers, caulking, insulating materials, and other products before being banned in the late 1970s. They are a concern in due diligence for older commercial buildings.
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