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

Answer

Work that exceeds or differs from the permitted scope requires an amended permit before proceeding to remain in compliance with adopted building codes.

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

Answer

The licensed electrical contractor is responsible for ensuring that their installations comply with NEC requirements and applicable local codes.

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

Answer

Most states issue the contractor license to the individual who passed the qualifying examination, who then serves as the responsible managing employee or qualifier for the firm.

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

Answer

Many jurisdictions require separate local or county licenses in addition to the state license; a state license alone may not satisfy local licensing requirements.

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

Answer

Contractor licenses are personal to the individual qualifier and do not transfer with the sale of a business; the new owner must obtain their own license.

(PC) Professional Electrical Contractor Practice Test

(PC) Professional Electrical Contractor Practice Test

PC Licensing, Laws, and Regulations 2