PCB's (AUC 266) Flashcards
PCB’s…
Cooling liquids in electrical transformers and capacitors
What is the primary consideration at PCB incidents?
SAFETY of civilians and fire personnel
A PCB transformer will be marked (required by EPA), at what level?
500 or MORE ppm of PCB
NYC- 0-49 NON PCB
50-499 PCB contaminated
-both are marked only NYC regulations by DEP
Are VEHICLES carrying PCB TRANSFORMERS marked .?
YES
An unmarked transformer is…?
assumed to contain PCBs until a LABORATORY TEST rules out PCB contamination
When are vehicles carrying PCB CONTAINERS..marked?
500 or more ppm
PCB contaminated liquid (50-499 ppm)
All PCB TRANSFORMERS are registered with the FDNY?
YES
Where does a unit direct people looking to register PCB Transformer?
Toxic Substance Unit, Bureau of Fire Prevention
What info do these registrations provide?
address/location
physical location in the building
dielectric fluid (PCB/mineral..etc)
name and phone number of contact
Combustible materials may not be stored within a PCB TRANSFORMER enclosure, within?
5 METERS of pCB transformer enclosure or unenclosed transformer (16.4 feet)
How long can PCB items and PCB liquids be stored?
PERIOD OF 1 YEAR
Temporary storage of PCBS/ PCB liquid?
PCB items (500 or greater) and liquid (50-499) not exceeding 30 days
LIQUIDS 500 OR GREATER CANNOT BE STORED IN A TEMPORARY SITE
EPA marking format…?
letter and stripping on a WHITE or YELLOW background
6”x6” square or 2”x2” square
Oil is a mineral oil, originally PCB free, HOWEVER, it may have…?
become PCB contaminated
A transformer cooled by AIR..will…
NOT CONTAIN PCB
THE NYC fire Dept. considers with any amount of PCBs….
A PCB TRANSFORMER
Entrance into the contaminated or suspected are shall be…?
Kept to A MINIMUM
-First arriving Officer shall seek out person in charge of the premises in order to determine location and extent of fire or emergency, and the amount of hazardous material involved….this person may NOT BE AWARE OF PRESENCE OF PCB’S
Deactivation of transformers or capacitors shall be performed by?
Con ED or Engineering Personnel
-no member of the FD should attempt this deactivation upon instruction of engineering personnel
Proper extinguishing methods?
Structural-water
liquids-foam or FOG
USE SCBA’s even in..?
LIGHT SMOKE CONDITION
Breathing apparatus shall be used at all times, unless..?
the IC confirms that are is free of TOXIC GASES
-NO SMOKING, EATING OR DRINKING
Members exposed should..?
- be confined to designated area until decon
- decon along with equipment
- examined by medical officer
Prime consideration is given to?
EVACUATION of Fire floor and all areas exposed (even if light haze exists)
Decon procedures in the ERP are implemented when?
members or equipment are exposed to levels of PCB’s of 50 PPM or higher
Ohsa unit…?
Car 68
will respond to PCB emergencies, as needed
SIGN (page 9)
“Caution”
“Askarel Filled equipment”
- high concentration of PCB’S
- THIS SIGN will be found on TRANSFORMER VAULT DOOR
- arcing or occurring or has occurred, present hazardous condition
- SCBA must be worn
M2 Cars?
A-pantograph–even numbered
B- NO pantograph-odd numbered
M2- orange stripe on each side and pantograph on roof of car A
pantograph receives power from from catenary wires
Amtrak/NJ transit- PCB decals
NYC Dept. of Environmental Protection (DEP) has authorized marking format for ?
CITY OWNED TRANSFORMERS ONLY
PCB CONTAMINATED (50-499) and NON PCB TRANSFORMER (0-49) decals will ONLY be place on NYC owned transformers …all other will be EPA regulations
unless “0” is shown—–
FD will consider a transformer in ANY AMOUNT OF PCBS a PCB transformer
