NRPA Industry Regulations & Compliance 2

Question 1

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which standard governs accessible routes in outdoor recreation areas such as trails and campgrounds?

Accepted Answer

ADA Standards for Accessible Design

Answer

The ADA Standards for Accessible Design set requirements for accessible routes and facilities in outdoor recreation areas managed by public entities.

Question 2

Which federal law requires park agencies to post Material Safety Data Sheets (now called Safety Data Sheets) for hazardous chemicals used in facility maintenance?

Accepted Answer

OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom)

Answer

OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard (HazCom) requires employers to maintain Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals and ensure worker access to them.

Question 3

A public pool's chemical records must typically be retained for how long under most state health department regulations?

Accepted Answer

1 year

Answer

Most state health departments require aquatic facility chemical and water quality records to be retained for a minimum of one year for inspection purposes.

Question 4

Which regulation specifically addresses the entrapment hazard in public swimming pools related to drain covers?

Accepted Answer

Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act

Answer

The Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act (2007) mandates anti-entrapment drain covers and safety vacuum release systems in public pools.

Question 5

Park employees who apply pesticides in public areas must typically hold which credential under federal guidelines?

Accepted Answer

State pesticide applicator license

Answer

Federal law (FIFRA) delegates pesticide applicator licensing to individual states, so park workers applying restricted-use pesticides must hold a state-issued license.

(NRPA) National Recreation and Park Association Practice Test

(NRPA) National Recreation and Park Association Practice Test

NRPA Industry Regulations & Compliance 2