Licensing, Laws, and Regulations Flashcards
7 cards from real PC practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
Read the first 7 Licensing, Laws, and Regulations flashcards as text
Under NEC Article 90, the NEC is intended to be used as:
Answer: A minimum safety standard, not a design or instruction manual
NEC Article 90.1 states the Code is a minimum standard for safety, not a design guide, and local adoption is what gives it the force of law.
A state electrical contractor license is typically renewed every:
Answer: 1 year or 2 years depending on the state
License renewal periods vary by state, with one- or two-year cycles being the most common, often requiring continuing education and a renewal fee.
Which of the following actions by an electrical contractor is most likely to result in disciplinary action by the state licensing board?
Answer: Allowing an unlicensed individual to pull permits under the contractor's license
Allowing an unlicensed person to use a licensed contractor's name or license number to pull permits—known as license lending—is a serious violation that can result in suspension or revocation.
The 'scope of practice' defined in an electrical contractor license refers to:
Answer: The types of electrical work the licensee is authorized to perform
Scope of practice defines the category and type of electrical work a licensee is authorized to perform, which may differ between residential, commercial, and industrial classifications.
When an electrical contractor receives a Notice of Violation (NOV) from an inspector, the contractor must generally:
Answer: Correct the cited deficiencies within the timeframe specified and request re-inspection
An NOV identifies code violations that must be corrected within a specified period, after which the contractor requests a re-inspection to verify compliance.
Which of the following is a common requirement for a contractor to maintain an active electrical license in most states?
Answer: Maintaining current general liability insurance and paying renewal fees on time
Most states require proof of current general liability insurance and timely payment of renewal fees as ongoing conditions for maintaining an active contractor license.
An electrical contractor who operates in a state without holding the required state license may be subject to:
Answer: Civil penalties, stop-work orders, and potentially criminal charges depending on the state
Unlicensed contracting is treated seriously in most states and can result in civil fines, stop-work orders, voided contracts, and in some states criminal prosecution.