CMM Marina Operations & Facility Management 2

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

NFPA 303

Answer

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

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Magnesium

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Clean Vessel Act

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

1,320 gallons

Answer

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

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