Asbestos Building Regulations
Asbestos Building Regulations
I’m moving into college in about a week and I just found out that some residential buildings on campus have encapsulated asbestos materials in the ceiling, and this includes the dorm I’m going to live in. I heard asbestos was really dangerous and caused cancer and other breathing problems, even death. I really can’t believe they still have asbestos in the building, I’m sure that its against health regulations and building codes. I’m going to try and move into another building, but theres no guarantee that I’ll get a place. Can someone shed some light on how dangerous asbestos really is? Thankyou.
Asbestos which is wrapped around hot water or steam pipes is not dangerous unless it has been disturbed. If the wrapping (which looks like a cast for broken limbs) is intact, its not a problem. If there is tears or breaks exposing the fibers, it is dangerous. Mesothelioma (a type of cancer) is a disease caused by exposure to asbestos. The bad thing about Mesothelioma is that it will take up to several decades to develop the symptoms and know that you have been exposed to asbestos. If your worried, get out. Why take the chance?
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