Facility Operations Management Flashcards
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Which LEED credit category is MOST directly addressed by a venue's indoor air quality management plan during construction or renovation?
Answer: Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
LEED Indoor Environmental Quality credits directly reward strategies that protect occupant health through air filtration, low-VOC materials, and construction IAQ plans.
A venue manager receives a report that a floor drain in a concourse restroom is backing up during peak attendance. What is the MOST likely root cause?
Answer: Sanitary sewer line blockage or inadequate drain slope
Concurrent heavy use causes backups when sewer lines are blocked or improperly sloped, preventing drainage from keeping pace with inflow during peak demand.
Under OSHA standards, what is the minimum safe working height at which fall protection must be provided for general industry workers?
Answer: 4 feet
OSHA 29 CFR 1910.23 requires fall protection for general industry workers when working surfaces are 4 feet or more above a lower level.
A venue implements a 'hot work permit' system. Which type of task MOST commonly requires this permit?
Answer: Welding or torch cutting near combustible materials
Hot work permits are required for welding, cutting, grinding, or other spark-producing activities that create ignition risk near combustible venue elements.
What document identifies all hazardous chemicals used or stored at a venue and is required to be accessible to employees under OSHA HazCom?
Answer: Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200) requires Safety Data Sheets to be readily accessible to all employees who may be exposed to hazardous chemicals.
A venue is retrofitting its restrooms to reduce water consumption. Which fixture upgrade delivers the greatest water savings per flush?
Answer: Dual-flush or high-efficiency toilets replacing standard 3.5 GPF models
Replacing 3.5 GPF toilets with dual-flush or 1.28 GPF high-efficiency models eliminates the single largest category of restroom water use in high-occupancy venues.
When a venue's fire suppression system activates accidentally during a non-emergency, what is the facility manager's FIRST priority?
Answer: Assess and document water damage, then restore system to service with AHJ notification
After an accidental activation, the priority is assessing damage, restoring the suppression system to service, and notifying the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as required.