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2 October, 2018

The Risks of Evading Hazardous Substance Testing
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The Risks of Evading Hazardous Substance Testing
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The Risks of Evading Hazardous Substance Testing

By Ali Sahabi|2019-03-15T22:19:03+00:00October 2nd, 2018|AACSC, asbestos, hazardous material, Optimum Seismic|

-Appeared on Apartment Association California, Southern Cities (AACSC).

Because many of us grew up in homes containing lead and asbestos, we can sometimes downplay the health hazards these substances can pose to humans and the environment alike. We feel tempted to bypass the rules — […]

16 June, 2018

Getting a Retrofit? Don’t Skirt Hazardous Substance Testing
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Getting a Retrofit? Don’t Skirt Hazardous Substance Testing
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Getting a Retrofit? Don’t Skirt Hazardous Substance Testing

By Ali Sahabi|2018-06-16T21:39:49+00:00June 16th, 2018|asbestos, hazardous material, Seismic Retrofit|

Asbestos and lead, once touted as miracle materials for construction, now stir feelings of dread among owners of older apartment structures.

The discovery of these substances in the stucco, walls, paint, ceilings and other components of a building can substantially increase the cost of any demolition or […]