Facility Operations & Maintenance Flashcards
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Which federal law requires research institutions receiving federal funding to conduct energy audits and implement energy efficiency measures?
Answer: The Energy Policy Act of 2005
The Energy Policy Act of 2005 established energy reduction goals for federal facilities and institutions receiving federal support.
A facilities manager at a research university wants to ensure ADA compliance during a lab renovation. Which document provides the applicable design standards?
Answer: ADA Standards for Accessible Design (2010)
The 2010 ADA Standards for Accessible Design, issued by the DOJ, are the enforceable standards for new construction and alterations.
When a research institution must dispose of radioactive waste, which federal agency's regulations primarily govern this process?
Answer: Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
The NRC regulates the possession, use, and disposal of radioactive materials at licensed research institutions under 10 CFR Parts 20 and 35.
In a research facilities cost study, 'assignable square footage' (ASF) differs from 'gross square footage' (GSF) because ASF:
Answer: Excludes non-assignable areas such as corridors, mechanical rooms, and restrooms
ASF includes only those spaces assigned to specific functions, while GSF captures all interior areas including circulation and support spaces.
A principal investigator wants to purchase a $180,000 piece of research equipment using grant funds. Under 2 CFR 200, the institution must:
Answer: Capitalize the equipment and track it in the institution's property records
Equipment purchased with federal funds must be capitalized and tracked per the institution's property management system as required by 2 CFR 200.313.
Which term describes a formal assessment of a building's systems and structure to identify deficiencies and estimate repair or replacement costs?
Answer: Facility condition assessment (FCA)
A Facility Condition Assessment (FCA) systematically evaluates building components and produces a Facility Condition Index (FCI) to prioritize repairs.
A research administrator is reviewing an invoice for laboratory cleaning services charged to a federal grant. Under 2 CFR 200, routine janitorial services are typically:
Answer: Unallowable as a direct cost because they are recovered in the F&A rate
Routine janitorial and custodial services benefit all institutional activities and are indirect costs recovered through the F&A rate, not direct charges.