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Safety & Regulatory Compliance Flashcards

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  1. Under FCC rules, how far in advance must an applicant notify the FAA before constructing an antenna structure that requires FAA notification?

    Answer: At least 30 days before construction using FAA Form 7460-1

    FAA regulations require filing Form 7460-1 at least 30 days prior to construction of structures that trigger FAA notification requirements under FAR Part 77.

  2. A satellite dish installer must cross a public right-of-way to lay underground coaxial cable. Which entity typically must issue a permit for this work?

    Answer: The local municipality or county public works department

    Work in public rights-of-way requires permits from the local municipality or county, which governs excavation, trenching, and restoration of public property.

  3. What SBCA best practice addresses the minimum diameter size of grounding conductors used for satellite dish coaxial shield bonding?

    Answer: No. 10 AWG copper wire minimum is recommended

    SBCA guidelines and NEC Article 820 recommend a minimum No. 10 AWG copper conductor for grounding the coaxial cable shield to the building's grounding electrode system.

  4. What condition triggers an FCC requirement for an earth station operator to file a Special Temporary Authority (STA)?

    Answer: When the operator needs to deviate from licensed technical parameters on a temporary basis

    An STA allows earth station operators to temporarily deviate from their licensed technical parameters (e.g., frequency, power, or location) while awaiting a formal license modification.

  5. Which OSHA regulation requires that electrical hazard controls be verified through lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures before a technician services satellite equipment connected to AC power?

    Answer: 29 CFR 1910.147 — Control of Hazardous Energy

    OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147 establishes lockout/tagout requirements to control hazardous energy, including electrical energy, before servicing equipment.

  6. What does the FCC's 'must-carry' rule require of cable operators regarding local broadcast satellite-delivered signals?

    Answer: Cable operators must carry all local broadcast stations that request carriage on their systems

    The FCC's must-carry rules (Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act) require cable operators to carry local broadcast television stations upon their request.

  7. What is the purpose of the FCC's Antenna Structure Registration (ASR) system?

    Answer: To maintain a database of antenna towers and structures for safety and interference management

    The ASR system maintains a database of registered antenna structures, facilitating FAA coordination, emergency response, and interference investigation.