Emergency Response & Preparedness Flashcards
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An energy manager conducts a Hazard Vulnerability Analysis (HVA). What is the PRIMARY output of this analysis?
Answer: A ranked list of threats by probability and potential impact to guide preparedness priorities
An HVA produces a risk-ranked matrix of potential hazards so organizations can allocate preparedness resources to the highest-priority threats.
A facility's emergency response plan must be reviewed and updated at minimum how often, according to best practices and most regulatory guidance?
Answer: Annually and after any significant incident or drill finding
Emergency response plans should be reviewed annually and updated after incidents, drills, or significant facility changes to remain accurate and effective.
Which type of UPS topology provides the highest level of power protection for sensitive equipment such as servers or medical devices?
Answer: Double-conversion (online) UPS
A double-conversion online UPS continuously converts AC to DC and back, completely isolating connected equipment from all power quality events.
After a major hurricane, an energy manager is prioritizing which facility systems to restore first. According to incident command principles, which should be restored FIRST?
Answer: Life safety systems: fire alarms, emergency lighting, and exit signs
Incident command and codes consistently prioritize life safety systems because they protect occupants before any operational or comfort systems are considered.
A facility uses propane as backup generator fuel. Which storage and safety standard primarily governs the propane installation?
Answer: NFPA 58 (Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code)
NFPA 58 is the Liquefied Petroleum Gas Code and governs the storage, handling, and use of propane at facilities.
What is the key advantage of a 'curtailment agreement' between a facility and its utility provider in the context of energy emergencies?
Answer: The facility receives rate discounts in exchange for agreeing to reduce load when the utility requests it during grid stress events
Curtailment agreements allow utilities to manage grid stress while facilities receive rate incentives in exchange for voluntarily reducing demand when called upon.
During an emergency, an energy manager discovers the facility's emergency lighting fails to activate. Under NFPA 101, what is the minimum required illumination level for means of egress?
Answer: 1 foot-candle average at the floor level
NFPA 101 requires a minimum average of 1 foot-candle at floor level along the means of egress during emergency lighting operation.