BOMA Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What is an 'Americans with Disabilities Act' (ADA) transition plan for a commercial building?
- A schedule for bringing a building into compliance with ADA accessibility requirements over time (Correct answer)
- A plan for transitioning building management from one property management company to another
- A tenant relocation plan for occupants displaced during major renovations
- An emergency evacuation plan specifically for disabled building occupants
Correct answer: A schedule for bringing a building into compliance with ADA accessibility requirements over time
An ADA transition plan identifies ADA accessibility barriers in existing buildings and establishes a prioritized schedule and timeline for making required modifications.
Question 2: What is 'general liability insurance' required to cover in commercial building operations?
- Bodily injury and property damage claims from third parties occurring on the property (Correct answer)
- Physical damage to the building structure from fire, wind, and other perils
- Loss of rental income during periods when the building is uninhabitable
- Employee injuries occurring in the workplace
Correct answer: Bodily injury and property damage claims from third parties occurring on the property
General liability insurance covers the building owner's legal liability for third-party bodily injury and property damage claims occurring on the property due to negligence.
Question 3: What is 'asbestos-containing material' (ACM) management required under OSHA's asbestos standard for building owners?
- Assessing ACM condition, training staff, and following safe work practices when ACM may be disturbed (Correct answer)
- Immediately removing all asbestos-containing materials from the building
- Notifying all building occupants annually of the presence of any asbestos
- Installing airtight barriers around all areas containing asbestos materials
Correct answer: Assessing ACM condition, training staff, and following safe work practices when ACM may be disturbed
OSHA requires building owners to assess ACM condition, train workers about asbestos, implement an operations and maintenance (O&M) program, and follow safe work practices when work may disturb ACM.
Question 4: What is a 'CPSP' (Certified Protection Professional) credential relevant to in commercial real estate security?
- Professional security management for protecting building assets, people, and information (Correct answer)
- Cybersecurity protection for building automation and smart building systems
- Personal protection training for building management executives
- Credential for fire protection engineers specializing in commercial buildings
Correct answer: Professional security management for protecting building assets, people, and information
The CPP credential from ASIS International certifies professionals in security management, applicable to commercial building security program development and management.
Question 5: What is 'Legionella' risk management in commercial building water systems?
- Preventing and controlling growth of Legionella bacteria in water systems through a Water Management Plan (Correct answer)
- Testing municipal water supply for contamination before it enters the building
- Installing UV filtration on all drinking water outlets in the building
- Monitoring swimming pool and spa water quality in building amenity areas only
Correct answer: Preventing and controlling growth of Legionella bacteria in water systems through a Water Management Plan
Legionella risk management involves implementing a Water Management Plan (per ASHRAE 188) to control bacterial growth in cooling towers, domestic hot water systems, and decorative fountains.
Question 6: Under the Clean Air Act, what does 'Section 608' require of commercial building operators regarding refrigerants?
- Proper handling, recovery, and recycling of refrigerants to prevent release into the atmosphere (Correct answer)
- Annual reporting of all refrigerant purchases to the EPA
- Replacement of all HVAC equipment using ozone-depleting refrigerants by 2030
- Installation of refrigerant leak detectors on all commercial cooling systems
Correct answer: Proper handling, recovery, and recycling of refrigerants to prevent release into the atmosphere
Section 608 prohibits knowingly venting refrigerants and requires technicians to recover refrigerants during service, using certified equipment, to prevent release of ozone-depleting and greenhouse gases.
BOMA Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management 2
What is an 'Americans with Disabilities Act' (ADA) transition plan for a commercial building?