CMCA - Certified Manager of Community Associations Property Maintenance and Operations Questions and Answers Flashcards

Who is generally responsible for ensuring fire alarm and sprinkler systems are inspected on schedule in a condominium's common areas?

Answer: The association, through its manager and vendors

Life safety systems in common elements are typically association responsibilities, inspected per local fire code and NFPA standards.

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act primarily addresses which hazard?

Answer: Suction entrapment from drain covers

The act requires compliant anti-entrapment drain covers on public and community pools and spas.

For emergency repairs such as a burst main, a board typically may:

Answer: Authorize immediate work without competitive bids as allowed by governing documents

Governing documents and law usually allow boards to act quickly in emergencies to prevent further damage.

Federal law requires lead-based paint disclosures for housing built before which year?

Answer: 1978

Lead-based paint was banned for residential use in 1978, so earlier housing triggers disclosure and renovation rules.

Which statement about elevator operation in an association is most accurate?

Answer: Inspections are set by state or local rules and certificates are usually posted

Jurisdictions mandate periodic elevator inspections and typically require current certificates to be displayed.

An integrated pest management approach emphasizes:

Answer: Inspection, prevention, and least-toxic control methods

IPM focuses on monitoring, prevention, and targeted, least-toxic treatments rather than blanket spraying.

Why are backflow preventers on irrigation systems typically tested annually?

Answer: To protect the potable water supply from contamination

Testing ensures the device prevents irrigation water from flowing back into the drinking water supply.