Marina Operations & Facility Management Flashcards

Which NFPA standard specifically addresses fire protection for marinas and boatyards?

Answer: NFPA 303

NFPA 303 is the Fire Protection Standard for Marinas and Boatyards.

In freshwater marinas, which sacrificial anode material is generally preferred for protecting submerged steel?

Answer: Magnesium

Magnesium's higher driving voltage suits low-conductivity freshwater, where zinc tends to passivate.

A primary cause of Electric Shock Drowning (ESD) near docks is:

Answer: AC current leaking into the water from faulty boat or dock wiring

ESD occurs when leaked AC current in the water passes through a swimmer's body, causing paralysis.

Which federal program provides grants to marinas for installing and operating sewage pump-out stations?

Answer: Clean Vessel Act

The Clean Vessel Act of 1992 funds pump-out and dump station construction and operation.

Under EPA rules, a marina must have an SPCC plan when its aggregate aboveground oil storage capacity exceeds:

Answer: 1,320 gallons

SPCC applies to facilities with more than 1,320 gallons of aboveground oil storage that could reach navigable waters.

Marine borers such as teredo worms are best controlled on timber piles by:

Answer: Treated timber plus protective pile wraps

Preservative treatment and barrier wraps deny borers access to the wood.

The most effective way to schedule dock maintenance to minimize slip-holder disruption is to:

Answer: Use a preventive maintenance calendar timed for off-season and low occupancy

Planned preventive maintenance in slow periods reduces downtime and emergency costs.