266 Pcb Incidents

Question 0

“PCB TRANSFORMERS “

Answer 0

500 or more ppm of PCB

Question 1

The primary consideration at PCB incidents is

Answer 1

Safety of civilians and fire personnel

Question 2

“PCB-CONTAMINATED TRANSFORMERS “

Answer 2

50-499 ppm of PCB

Question 3

“Non-PCB TRANSFORMERS”

Answer 3

0-49 ppm of PCB

Question 4

If members receive transformer registration info or are asked where to send registrations they shall direct them to be sent too

Answer 4

Toxic substance unit - BFP

Question 5

Combustible material storage in relation to transformers

Answer 5

1. No combustible material within PCB TRANSFORMER ENCLOSURE
2. No combustible material within 5 meters (16.4 feet ) of “ PCB TRANSFORMER ENCLOSURE
3. No combustible material within 5 meters (16.4 feet) of unenclosed PCB TRANSFORMER

Question 6

Decon procedures for transformer incidents will only be implemented when members or equipment are exposed to levels of pcbs

Answer 6

50 ppm or higher

Question 7

A Nyc owned transformer classified as “PCB CONTAMINATED TRANSFORMER” 50-499 ppm will have a decal with

Answer 7

Letters and stripping on yellow background
6”x6” square
Bottom box will show name of testing company and or ppm count of PCB

Question 8

A NYC owned transformer classified as “ NON-PCP “ 0-49 ppm will have a decal

Answer 8

Letters and striping on blue background

6”x6” square

Question 9

NYC owned PCB TRANSFORMERS “ 500 ppm and higher will have same markings EPA .. The EPA decal will be

Answer 9

Letters and striping on yellow OR white. Background

6”x 6” square down to 2”x 2 “ square depending upon size of equipment

Question 10

The first arriving officer at a premise containing PCPs shall contact a person in charge of premise and determine

Answer 10

Location and extent of fire or emergency
And amount and type of hazardous material involved
This person may be unaware of the presences of pcbs and there hazards