PC Licensing, Laws, and Regulations 2

Question 1

A licensed electrical contractor discovers mid-project that the permit they pulled was for a different scope of work than what the owner now requests. What is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Stop work and obtain an amended or new permit before continuing

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Proceed with the new scope since a permit is already on file

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Complete the work and note the change in the final inspection report

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Notify OSHA and continue working under the original permit

Question 2

Under the National Electrical Code, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that electrical installations comply with code requirements on a commercial project?

Accepted Answer

The licensed electrical contractor performing the work

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The general contractor who hired the electrical subcontractor

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The authority having jurisdiction (AHJ)

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The building owner who signed the contract

Question 3

In most U.S. states, an electrical contractor's license is issued to:

Accepted Answer

The individual qualifier who passed the exam, not necessarily the business

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The business entity, not the individual qualifier

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Both the individual and the business entity jointly

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The general contractor overseeing the project

Question 4

A state electrical contractor license typically does NOT authorize the contractor to:

Accepted Answer

Perform electrical work across all counties without local licensing

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Pull electrical permits in the state

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Supervise apprentices on job sites

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Bid on electrical construction projects

Question 5

When a licensed electrical contractor sells their business, what typically happens to the contractor's license?

Accepted Answer

The license remains with the individual licensee, not the business

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The license transfers automatically to the new owner

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The new owner inherits the license for 90 days then must renew

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The license becomes void immediately upon sale

Question 6

Which federal law establishes minimum safety and health standards for workers on construction sites, including electrical contractors?

Accepted Answer

The Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)

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The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC)

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The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)

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The Davis-Bacon Act

Question 7

If an electrical contractor's license is suspended for non-payment of a judgment, the contractor may:

Accepted Answer

Apply for reinstatement once the judgment is satisfied and fees are paid

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Continue working under a temporary hardship exemption for 60 days

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Transfer work to a journeyman employee who holds a separate license

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File for bankruptcy to eliminate the judgment and restore the license automatically