FCC Safety Standards & Construction Practices 2

Question 1

Under OSHA 29 CFR 1926, what is the minimum height at which fall protection is required for workers on a construction site?

Accepted Answer

6 feet

Answer

OSHA requires fall protection for construction workers at heights of 6 feet or more above a lower level.

Question 2

When excavating near an existing underground utility, Florida law requires hand-digging within how many inches of the marked utility line?

Accepted Answer

24 inches

Answer

Florida Statute 556 (Underground Facility Damage Prevention Act) requires careful hand-digging within 24 inches of a marked utility.

Question 3

A trench that is 5 feet deep in Type C soil must be protected by which method?

Accepted Answer

Sloping, shoring, or shielding

Answer

OSHA 1926.652 requires sloping, shoring, or shielding for all trenches 5 feet or deeper regardless of soil type.

Question 4

What does the Florida Building Code require a contractor to post at a construction site before work begins?

Accepted Answer

A valid building permit in a conspicuous location

Answer

The Florida Building Code requires the issued building permit to be posted prominently on-site before construction commences.

Question 5

Which fire extinguisher class is specifically required when flammable liquids are stored on a Florida construction site?

Accepted Answer

Class B

Answer

Class B fire extinguishers are designed for flammable liquid fires including gasoline, solvents, and paint.

(FCC) Florida Certified Contractors Practice Test