Environmental Health

Lead-Based Paint
Lead-based paint is considered a hazardous material and capable of causing poisoning. Disclosure of its existence in a property is mandatory when selling or leasing, as dictated by federal laws such as the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992.
Nonfriable
In the context of real estate and building materials, nonfriable typically refers to materials, specifically asbestos-containing materials (ACMs), that are in good condition and do not easily crumble to release fibers when handled.
Sustainable Development
Sustainable development refers to a philosophy that views construction within the constraints of long-term environmental health, emphasizing building to meet human needs without compromising the ability of the natural environment to support such development.

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