Licensed Electrical Contractor Licensed Electrical Contractor Business Law and Safety Questions and Answers 3

Question 1

What is the maximum penalty per violation that OSHA can impose on an electrical contractor for a willful safety violation as of current federal guidelines?

Accepted Answer

$161,323

Answer

$16,131

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$50,000

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$250,000

Question 2

Which insurance coverage specifically protects an electrical contractor against claims arising from completed work that causes damage after the project is finished?

Accepted Answer

Completed operations coverage

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General liability coverage

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Professional liability coverage

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Builders risk insurance

Question 3

Under the National Electrical Code, who has the final authority to interpret and enforce electrical code requirements on a project?

Accepted Answer

The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

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The licensed electrical contractor

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The project engineer

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The building owner

Question 4

An electrical contracting company must carry workers' compensation insurance in most states. What typically happens if a contractor operates without it and a worker is injured?

Accepted Answer

The contractor becomes personally liable and may face criminal penalties

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The worker must file a personal injury lawsuit against the state

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OSHA assumes responsibility for the medical costs

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The general contractor on the project absorbs the claim

Question 5

What does the term 'scope of work' legally define in an electrical contracting agreement?

Accepted Answer

The specific tasks, materials, and deliverables the contractor is obligated to provide

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The geographic area where the contractor is licensed to operate

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The maximum dollar amount the contractor can bill

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The timeline for project completion

Question 6

Which arc flash PPE category requires the use of an arc flash suit with a minimum arc rating of 40 cal/cm²?

Accepted Answer

Category 4

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Category 3

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Category 2

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Category 1