Environmental
Texas law requires that before demolition or significant renovation of a building that may contain asbestos, the owner must:
ANotify TREC
BConduct a pre-demolition asbestos survey and comply with TCEQ notification and handling requirements✓ Correct
COnly notify the city's building department
DPurchase an environmental insurance policy
Explanation
TCEQ requires asbestos surveys before demolition or renovation of buildings that may contain asbestos. If asbestos-containing materials (ACMs) are found, they must be properly abated by licensed contractors following TCEQ and EPA National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) requirements.
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