Environmental
A Virginia homeowner installs new flooring and discovers the subfloor contains vinyl floor tiles that may contain asbestos. The correct course of action is to:
ABreak up the tiles immediately and dispose of them in regular trash
BHave a qualified inspector test the tiles and, if asbestos-containing, hire a licensed abatement contractor✓ Correct
CCover the tiles with new flooring without testing
DContact VREB for an asbestos disclosure waiver
Explanation
Suspected asbestos-containing materials should be tested by a qualified inspector. If confirmed, removal or encapsulation must be performed by a licensed asbestos abatement contractor following Virginia and federal regulations.
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