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Backfill - Clean soil replacing excavated contaminated soil.

Bankruptcy - A sale of property due to the financial involvency of it’s owner who has filed for bankruptcy protection.

Basin - A low-lying area used to collect water or other fluids.

Bell Chart - An organizational chart used in the real estate professions that delineates 10 classifications of real estate damages and detrimental conditions.

Below-ground release - Any release of contaminants to the subsurface or the groundwater, such as from an underground storage tank.

Benign condition - Any condition that occurs but has no impact on the real estate associated with the event.

Benzene - A fuel additive that is 2% to 4% of gasoline; a known carcinogen.

Blast zone - The area impacted by the explosion of a bomb, volcano, or other situation.

Blight - A disease or injury of plants resulting in withering, cessation of growth, and death of parts without rotting. Also, a term to describe older neighborhoods with high crime rates.

Blowdown - The discharge of recirculating water for the purpose of discharging materials within the system. This eliminates the buildup of materials that could cause damages.

Bonds - A loan where the payments are a legal obligation of the property owner.

Building area - The square footage of the improvements as defined by various real estate organizations.

Brackish marsh - A marsh, bog, or swamp that receives an influx of both salt and fresh water.

Brownfield - A large site that has been contaminated from operations on the site.  Upon remediation, it may be referred to as a greenfield.

BTEX - Benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, and xylene—primary toxins of soils and groundwater associated with petroleum products.

Build to suit - Improvements that are constructed to the specifications of a specific buyer or tenant.

Building condition - Any defective material, deferred maintenance or workmanship to the improvements.

Burglary - A property where there has been a history of robbery or burglary.

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