{"id":5432,"date":"2026-08-28T02:19:45","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T06:19:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/faq-items\/can-hazardous-materials-be-assessed-in-occupied-buildings\/"},"modified":"2026-08-28T02:19:45","modified_gmt":"2026-08-28T06:19:45","slug":"can-hazardous-materials-be-assessed-in-occupied-buildings","status":"publish","type":"avada_faq","link":"https:\/\/groupescp.ca\/en\/faq-items\/can-hazardous-materials-be-assessed-in-occupied-buildings\/","title":{"rendered":"Can hazardous materials be assessed in occupied buildings?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Yes. Assessments can often be performed in occupied properties with appropriate planning. Sampling locations, access and work procedures can be coordinated to limit disruption while obtaining the information required for the mandate.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Yes. 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