Facility Management and Maintenance Flashcards
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A recreation manager receives a Facility Condition Index (FCI) score of 0.42 for a community center. How should this score be interpreted?
Answer: The facility is in poor condition and major investment or replacement should be considered
An FCI above 0.30 is generally classified as poor, indicating that deferred maintenance costs exceed 30% of current replacement value, signaling a need for significant investment.
Which chemical is used as the primary disinfectant in most public park recreation center pools to meet state health department standards?
Answer: Chlorine
Chlorine (as free chlorine) is the primary disinfectant required by most state health codes for public swimming pools due to its residual killing power.
A facility manager wants to reduce slip-and-fall liability in wet locker room areas. Which flooring modification is the most effective first step?
Answer: Apply a commercial anti-slip coating or install textured flooring rated for wet use
Anti-slip coatings and textured flooring with appropriate wet-use ratings provide continuous protection and directly address the coefficient of friction deficiency.
Under OSHA's Lockout/Tagout standard (29 CFR 1910.147), which action must occur BEFORE maintenance staff begins servicing energized equipment?
Answer: Isolate energy sources and apply personal lockout devices
OSHA 1910.147 requires energy isolation and application of lockout/tagout devices before any servicing to prevent unexpected energization.
A parks department is implementing a green building initiative for a new recreation center. Which certification system is most commonly used to benchmark sustainable building performance in the US?
Answer: LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
LEED, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, is the most widely used and recognized green building rating system in the United States.
A park district's outdoor synthetic turf field shows infill levels below 2 inches in the center playing area. What is the primary safety concern?
Answer: Reduced shock absorption and higher risk of player injury
Adequate infill depth is critical for G-max (shock absorption) performance; insufficient infill increases impact forces and player injury risk.
Which type of maintenance strategy involves continuous real-time monitoring of equipment condition using sensors to predict and prevent failure?
Answer: Predictive maintenance
Predictive maintenance uses sensor data and condition monitoring tools to detect early signs of equipment degradation before failure occurs.