Audit: Safety risks are not fully considered in Austin demolitions

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Buildings being torn down to make way for new ones–it’s happening all across Austin. A newly released city audit shows safety risks involved aren’t all being taken into consideration.
Currently, the areas around South Lamar Boulevard and east Austin have the most open demolition permits for single family homes.
The audit found some properties may not even be tested for asbestos as state law requires. Another concern is the presence of lead paint. The audit