PCB containing ballast s are very common and are found in fixtures produced prior to 1980. PCB s are well known in carcinogen and as such must be treated with care. Such ballast s can not be simply thrown in the garbage but must be handled and disposed of properly by qualified professional contractors. Larger pieces of equipment containing PCB oils must also be identified and handled appropriately. Once again, the presence of PCB s may have an effect on the value of a property due to costs associated with removal, disposal and replacement of light fixtures, transformers and other such equipment.
Current regulations require strict handling and disposal practices.
This also becomes a potential liability for property owners and architects. Mould and Fungus has been in the press consistently found in school portables, in ceilings, walls, basements and cool damp areas. Where ever water damage may have occurred, around pipes and fittings, wet pipe insulation, in crawl spaces and water closets. This is an issue where properly trained personnel should only handle and remove mould and fungus. Liquid foam was sprayed into an area to be insulated where it expanded to completely fill the space and hardened.