Environmental
Sick building syndrome (SBS) refers to:
AStructural defects that make a building unsafe to occupy
BHealth complaints from occupants linked to time spent in the building with no specific cause identified✓ Correct
CA building contaminated with asbestos or lead paint only
DA building with significant deferred maintenance issues
Explanation
Sick building syndrome describes situations in which occupants experience acute health symptoms linked to time spent in a building, without a specific cause identified. Poor indoor air quality, inadequate ventilation, and chemical contaminants are often contributing factors.
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