Environmental
Asbestos in a Vermont commercial or residential building becomes a health hazard primarily when:
AIt is intact and undisturbed in insulation
BIt is friable (crumbling) and releasing fibers into the air✓ Correct
CIt is present in any amount in floor tiles
DIt is within 50 feet of a water source
Explanation
Asbestos poses a health risk primarily when it is friable (easily crumbled) and releases fibers into the air that can be inhaled. Intact, well-maintained asbestos-containing materials that are not disturbed are generally considered less hazardous.
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