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February 19, 2009

Beware of toxic vapors lurking below

  • Changes in vapor intrusion rules could spawn a niche market for contractors.
    • By KATIE ZEMTSEFF
    Journal Staff Reporter

    Photos courtesy of Farallon Consulting [enlarge]
    A roof-mounted blower, part of a sub-slab depressurization system, discharges contaminated vapors into the air, rather than into a confined space.

    IF YOU WORK with contaminated properties in any way, a new environmental issue is likely to change the way you do business in the coming years. Called vapor intrusion, the issue could create a niche market for contractors and require more testing of properties.


     
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