SBCA Safety & Regulatory Compliance 4

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

The local municipality or county public works department

Answer

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

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

No. 10 AWG copper wire minimum is recommended

Answer

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.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

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.

Question 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?

Accepted Answer

29 CFR 1910.147 — Control of Hazardous Energy

Answer

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

(SBCA) Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association Certification Practice Test

(SBCA) Satellite Broadcasting and Communications Association Certification Practice Test

SBCA Safety & Regulatory Compliance 4