AHA CHFM - Certified Health Care Facility Manager (CHFM)

The requirement for Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) planning is specifically mandated under Federal Regulations 40 CFR Part 112, under the Clean Water Act (Oil Pollution Act amendments). Facilities with aboveground storage exceeding 1,320 gallons or underground storage over 42,000 gallons must develop and implement an SPCC plan to prevent oil discharges into navigable waters.

Correct Answer (A): Federal 40 CFR Part 112 establishes the threshold quantities and program requirements.

B (Joint Commission): TJC standards govern utility management but do not set SPCC requirements.

C (OSHA 1926.153): This regulation applies to liquefied petroleum gas safety, not petroleum or oil spill prevention.

D (NFPA 430): Governs oxidizers, not oil storage or spill prevention.

NFPA 101 (Life Safety Code, Section 9.6.1.6) requires that when a fire alarm system is out of service for more than 4 hours in a 24-hour period, the facility must (1) notify the authority having jurisdiction (AHJ) and (2) provide an approved fire watch until the system is restored. Internal notifications such as to administrators or vendors may occur, but the code specifically mandates AHJ notification and fire watch.