CME Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which federal agency enforces the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) electrical standards in general industry?
- NFPA
- OSHA (Correct answer)
- NEC
- IEEE
Correct answer: OSHA
OSHA enforces the OSH Act and issues electrical safety standards such as 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S for general industry.
Question 2: Under the NEC, a 'qualified person' performing electrical work must demonstrate knowledge and skills related to:
- Only the specific equipment being serviced
- Construction and operation of equipment and the hazards involved (Correct answer)
- Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program
- Certification by a state licensing board
Correct answer: Construction and operation of equipment and the hazards involved
NEC Article 100 defines a qualified person as one with skills and knowledge of the construction and operation of equipment and the hazards involved.
Question 3: When a conflict exists between the NEC and a local amendment adopted by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ), which takes precedence?
- The NEC always takes precedence
- The local amendment adopted by the AHJ takes precedence (Correct answer)
- The more restrictive of the two always applies
- OSHA determines which standard applies
Correct answer: The local amendment adopted by the AHJ takes precedence
When a local jurisdiction adopts amendments to the NEC, the local amendment supersedes the NEC provision within that jurisdiction.
Question 4: A Master Electrician discovers mid-project that a previously issued permit has expired. What is the correct course of action?
- Continue work since the permit was valid when issued
- Obtain a permit extension or renewal before continuing work (Correct answer)
- Complete the work quickly before inspection
- The permit does not expire once work has begun
Correct answer: Obtain a permit extension or renewal before continuing work
Expired permits must be renewed or extended through the AHJ before work may continue, as working under an expired permit is a code violation.
Question 5: Which NEC article governs the installation of services, feeders, and branch circuits in one- and two-family dwellings?
- Article 210
- Article 220
- Article 230 (Correct answer)
- Article 240
Correct answer: Article 230
NEC Article 230 covers services, including service conductors, service equipment, and service entrance requirements for all occupancy types.
Question 6: Under NFPA 70E, an Energized Electrical Work Permit is required when qualified workers must work within which boundary?
- Limited approach boundary
- Restricted approach boundary (Correct answer)
- Arc flash boundary
- The prohibited boundary
Correct answer: Restricted approach boundary
NFPA 70E requires an Energized Electrical Work Permit when work must be performed within the restricted approach boundary of exposed energized parts.
Question 7: A state electrical licensing law requires continuing education for license renewal. Which body typically administers and enforces this requirement?
- NFPA
- State electrical licensing board or department (Correct answer)
- Local AHJ
- OSHA regional office
Correct answer: State electrical licensing board or department
State electrical licensing boards or departments administer continuing education requirements and enforce compliance as a condition of license renewal.
CME Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 2
Which federal agency enforces the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act) electrical standards in general industry?