C2 Industry Regulations 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Under EPA Section 608, technicians who purchase refrigerants in containers greater than 2 pounds must hold which credential?
- EPA 608 certification (Correct answer)
- General contractor license
- OSHA 30 card
- EPA 609 certification
Correct answer: EPA 608 certification
EPA Section 608 requires technicians who buy or handle refrigerants in containers larger than 2 pounds to be certified under the Section 608 technician certification program.
Question 2: Which EPA regulation requires contractors to follow safe work practices when disturbing lead-based paint in pre-1978 homes?
- Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule (Correct answer)
- NESHAP Standard 40 CFR Part 61
- RCRA Subtitle C
- TSCA Title IV Section 402
Correct answer: Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule
The EPA's Lead RRP Rule requires certified renovators to use lead-safe work practices when disturbing painted surfaces in pre-1978 target housing and child-occupied facilities.
Question 3: The National Electrical Code (NEC) is published by which organization and is adopted by most U.S. jurisdictions as the baseline for electrical installations?
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) (Correct answer)
- National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA)
- Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
- Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Correct answer: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
The NEC (NFPA 70) is developed and published by the National Fire Protection Association and serves as the standard for electrical wiring and equipment installation in most U.S. jurisdictions.
Question 4: Contractors disturbing asbestos-containing materials (ACM) above regulated quantities on commercial demolition or renovation projects must comply with which EPA standard?
- NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants) (Correct answer)
- RCRA Subtitle D
- TSCA Title III
- EPCRA Section 313
Correct answer: NESHAP (National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants)
The EPA's NESHAP asbestos regulations (40 CFR Part 61, Subpart M) require notification, proper work practices, and disposal procedures when disturbing regulated quantities of ACM during demolition or renovation.
Question 5: Under which federal law are contractors who work on pre-1978 residential properties required to distribute the 'Renovate Right' pamphlet to homeowners?
- Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) (Correct answer)
- Clean Water Act
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act
- Safe Drinking Water Act
Correct answer: Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)
TSCA Title IV authorizes the EPA's lead-based paint renovation regulations, which require the distribution of the EPA's 'Renovate Right' pamphlet before renovation activities in pre-1978 homes.
Question 6: Which type of insurance is legally required in most states for contractors and protects clients if the contractor's work causes property damage or bodily injury to a third party?
- General liability insurance (Correct answer)
- Workers' compensation insurance
- Surety bond
- Professional liability insurance
Correct answer: General liability insurance
General liability insurance protects against third-party claims for bodily injury and property damage caused by the contractor's operations and is required or expected for contractor licensing in most states.
Question 7: Which federal law requires employers with 10 or more employees to maintain a log of work-related injuries and illnesses, known as the OSHA 300 Log?
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (Correct answer)
- Fair Labor Standards Act
- National Labor Relations Act
- Americans with Disabilities Act
Correct answer: Occupational Safety and Health Act
The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 requires covered employers to maintain the OSHA 300 Log to track workplace injuries and illnesses throughout the year.
C2 Industry Regulations 3
Under EPA Section 608, technicians who purchase refrigerants in containers greater than 2 pounds must hold which credential?