Environmental
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), used as flame retardants in older furniture and electronics, are considered environmental hazards in real estate primarily because:
AThey cause structural damage to foundations
BThey can contaminate indoor air and dust, creating potential health risks in buildings where they are present in large quantities✓ Correct
CThey are regulated under the Texas Water Code
DThey affect electrical systems in older buildings
Explanation
PBDEs are persistent organic pollutants that can accumulate in indoor environments from deteriorating foam in older furniture and electronics. While not the most common real estate environmental disclosure, indoor air quality from chemicals in building materials (including PBDEs, formaldehyde, VOCs) is increasingly recognized as a property condition issue.
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