CCD Facility Maintenance & Operations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A camp purchases a used generator to power the health center during emergencies. Before placing it in service, the director must ensure:
- It has been painted to match camp facility colors
- It is properly grounded, tested, and operated only in well-ventilated areas away from buildings (Correct answer)
- Staff are trained to run it indoors if weather prevents outdoor use
- It is stored inside the health center for quick access
Correct answer: It is properly grounded, tested, and operated only in well-ventilated areas away from buildings
Generators produce carbon monoxide and must never be operated indoors or near building openings; proper grounding prevents electrocution.
Question 2: Which of the following best describes the recommended approach to managing a camp's asbestos-containing materials (ACM) found in an older building?
- Immediately remove all ACM using camp maintenance staff
- Conduct an assessment; if ACM is intact and undisturbed, manage it in place with a written O&M plan (Correct answer)
- Paint over all ACM surfaces to prevent fiber release
- Demolish and rebuild any structure containing ACM
Correct answer: Conduct an assessment; if ACM is intact and undisturbed, manage it in place with a written O&M plan
EPA guidelines recommend managing intact, non-friable ACM in place with an Operations and Maintenance plan rather than immediate removal, which can increase exposure risk.
Question 3: A camp uses a riding lawn mower on hilly terrain. Which safety practice is most critical to prevent rollover accidents?
- Always mow across slopes rather than up and down (Correct answer)
- Mow at maximum speed to spend less time on slopes
- Disable the blade engagement when on flat ground
- Allow only campers over age 16 to observe mowing
Correct answer: Always mow across slopes rather than up and down
Mowing across slopes (horizontally) rather than up-and-down dramatically reduces the risk of rollover on riding mowers.
Question 4: A septic system inspection reveals the drain field is saturated and sewage is surfacing in the yard. This situation requires the director to:
- Rope off the area and pump the tank every week until the season ends
- Immediately notify the health department, cease use of affected facilities, and engage a licensed septic professional (Correct answer)
- Redirect surface water runoff away from the area and monitor closely
- Add septic treatment additives to the tank to restore absorption
Correct answer: Immediately notify the health department, cease use of affected facilities, and engage a licensed septic professional
Surfacing sewage is a public health emergency requiring regulatory notification, facility closure, and professional remediation.
Question 5: What is the recommended minimum inspection frequency for ropes course components such as cables, anchors, and belay devices at an active camp?
- Once per summer season before opening
- Annually by a third-party inspector plus daily visual inspections during use (Correct answer)
- Monthly during the operating season only
- Every three years per manufacturer warranty periods
Correct answer: Annually by a third-party inspector plus daily visual inspections during use
Industry standards call for daily pre-use visual checks by trained staff plus annual formal inspections by a qualified third-party inspector.
Question 6: A director is planning a new storage shed for flammable liquids such as gasoline and paint thinner. Which requirement is most important?
- The shed must be constructed of wood for ease of modification
- The shed must be a detached, fire-resistant structure with proper ventilation and grounded metal containers (Correct answer)
- The shed should be located near the main lodge for convenient access
- Flammable liquids may be stored in any locked outbuilding away from campers
Correct answer: The shed must be a detached, fire-resistant structure with proper ventilation and grounded metal containers
NFPA 30 requires flammable liquids to be stored in fire-resistant, detached buildings with mechanical ventilation and bonded/grounded metal containers.
Question 7: During a routine building walk-through, a director notices the exit signs in one cabin are not illuminated. The most appropriate response is to:
- Replace the bulbs and continue the inspection
- Immediately verify if the issue affects all egress signs and test the backup power source (Correct answer)
- Note it for the weekly maintenance meeting agenda
- Remove the signs since campers know the exits already
Correct answer: Immediately verify if the issue affects all egress signs and test the backup power source
Non-illuminated exit signs may indicate a broader electrical or battery backup failure that affects life safety during emergencies, requiring immediate investigation.
CCD Facility Maintenance & Operations 3
A camp purchases a used generator to power the health center during emergencies.
Before placing it in service, the director must ensure: