CME Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which section of the NEC defines the scope of the Code and states what it does NOT cover?
- Article 100
- Article 90 (Correct answer)
- Article 110
- Article 80
Correct answer: Article 90
NEC Article 90 defines the purpose, scope, and application of the Code, including what installations are excluded from its coverage.
Question 2: A contractor performs electrical work without pulling a required permit. Under most state licensing laws, this is grounds for:
- A verbal warning only
- Suspension or revocation of the electrical license (Correct answer)
- Mandatory re-examination
- Automatic criminal prosecution only
Correct answer: Suspension or revocation of the electrical license
Performing work without required permits typically constitutes a violation of state licensing law, which can result in suspension or revocation of the license.
Question 3: The NEC is published and updated on what cycle?
- Every year
- Every two years
- Every three years (Correct answer)
- Every five years
Correct answer: Every three years
The NEC (NFPA 70) is revised and published on a three-year revision cycle to incorporate new technologies and safety practices.
Question 4: Under most state contractor licensing laws, which of the following is typically required before a contractor can legally bid on commercial electrical work?
- Only a business license
- A licensed Master or Journeyman Electrician on staff and proper contractor license (Correct answer)
- OSHA 30-hour certification for all employees
- Registration with NFPA
Correct answer: A licensed Master or Journeyman Electrician on staff and proper contractor license
Most states require electrical contractors to hold a contractor license and employ or be a licensed Master Electrician to legally perform and bid commercial electrical work.
Question 5: Which NEC article addresses the general requirements for examination, identification, installation, and use of electrical equipment?
- Article 90
- Article 100
- Article 110 (Correct answer)
- Article 200
Correct answer: Article 110
NEC Article 110 covers general requirements including equipment approval, examination, identification, installation, and working space requirements.
Question 6: When an inspector identifies a code violation during a rough-in inspection, the contractor is typically required to:
- Proceed and correct at final inspection
- Stop work on the deficient portion and correct before re-inspection (Correct answer)
- Submit a variance request and continue
- Appeal directly to the state licensing board
Correct answer: Stop work on the deficient portion and correct before re-inspection
A failed inspection requires the contractor to correct the deficiency and schedule a re-inspection before continuing work on that portion of the project.
Question 7: Under the NEC, equipment that is 'listed' means it has been:
- Approved by the local AHJ only
- Evaluated by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and found to meet specific standards (Correct answer)
- Manufactured in the United States
- Approved by OSHA for general use
Correct answer: Evaluated by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) and found to meet specific standards
Listed equipment has been evaluated by an NRTL such as UL or ETL and found to meet applicable product safety standards.
CME Regulatory Compliance & Legal Framework 3
Which section of the NEC defines the scope of the Code and states what it does NOT cover?