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  1. On a California public works painting project, who is responsible for ensuring subcontractors submit certified payroll records?

    Answer: The prime contractor

    The prime contractor is responsible for ensuring that all subcontractors comply with certified payroll reporting requirements under the Labor Code.

  2. Which agency administers the DIR's public works registration program that painting contractors must use before bidding?

    Answer: Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE)

    The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement (DLSE) administers the contractor registration program required under Labor Code Section 1725.5.

  3. A public works painting contract in California requires the contractor to pay workers the 'prevailing wage.' This rate is set by:

    Answer: The Director of Industrial Relations

    Under California Labor Code Section 1770, the Director of Industrial Relations determines and publishes prevailing wage rates.

  4. A painting subcontractor on a public works job fails to register with the DIR. What is the consequence?

    Answer: They are ineligible to perform the work and the prime contractor may face penalties

    Unregistered subcontractors are ineligible to perform public works, and the prime contractor can face penalties for using them.

  5. On a public works project, how long must a painting contractor retain certified payroll records after the project is completed?

    Answer: 3 years

    California Labor Code Section 1776 requires payroll records to be kept for at least three years after the completion of the work.

  6. Which of the following is NOT typically included in a California public works painting contract's required documents?

    Answer: Contractor's personal tax return

    Personal tax returns are not a public works contract requirement; bonds and insurance certificates are standard required documents.

  7. A C-33 contractor discovers that lead paint is present on a public works bridge repainting project. The FIRST required action is to:

    Answer: Notify the awarding body and stop work until a lead-compliance plan is approved

    Work must stop and the awarding body must be notified; a written lead compliance plan is required before repainting can proceed on lead-painted surfaces.