PCB remediation in AF Bostäder properties
AF Bostäder complies with Swedish PCB regulations by inspecting and remediating older properties where necessary.
Between 1956 and 1973, sealants and floor compounds containing polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) were used in some construction and renovation projects. Since 2007, Swedish law has required property owners to inspect and remediate PCB if found in their buildings. AF Bostäder has inspected all properties built or renovated during the 1960s and 1970s. Any necessary remediation is carried out during renovation projects.
What is PCB?
PCB is a chemical developed in the 1920s and used as a softener in plastics and sealants. Despite its initial popularity for fire resistance and sealant flexibility, the use of PCB in new products was banned in 1978. In 1995, all products containing PCB were prohibited due to health and environmental risks. The Swedish PCB Regulation, introduced in 2007, requires property owners to carry out a complete inventory.
Remediation
PCB remediation is carried out by an authorised contractor. The sealant containing PCB, along with parts of the surrounding material, is carefully removed and replaced. Workers use protective equipment, and the work may cause some noise.
Contact
For questions regarding PCB remediation, please contact Peter Molin at peter.molin@afbostader.se or +46 (0) 46 19 15 41.