Licensed Electrical Contractor Licensed Electrical Contractor Business Law and Safety Questions and Answers 2

Question 1

Under OSHA regulations, what is the minimum approach distance for an unqualified electrical worker near exposed energized parts operating at 50 kV?

Accepted Answer

10 feet

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15 feet

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20 feet

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25 feet

Question 2

Which type of business entity provides a licensed electrical contractor the most personal liability protection while allowing pass-through taxation?

Accepted Answer

Limited Liability Company (LLC)

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Sole proprietorship

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General partnership

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S Corporation with single member

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of a performance bond on an electrical contracting project?

Accepted Answer

To guarantee the contractor will complete the project per contract terms

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To cover worker injuries on the job site

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To ensure the contractor pays subcontractors

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To protect against property damage during construction

Question 4

According to NFPA 70E, what is the first step in establishing an electrically safe work condition?

Accepted Answer

Identify all sources of electrical supply to the equipment

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De-energize the circuit at the main breaker

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Apply lockout/tagout devices

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Test for absence of voltage

Question 5

An electrical contractor discovers a building's existing wiring has code violations during a renovation project. What is the contractor's legal obligation?

Accepted Answer

Notify the building owner and authority having jurisdiction of the violations

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Correct the violations at the contractor's own expense

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Ignore the violations if they are outside the project scope

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Stop all work immediately until violations are corrected

Question 6

What document must an electrical contractor maintain on-site to comply with OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard?

Accepted Answer

Safety Data Sheets for all hazardous chemicals present

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A copy of the electrical permit

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The contractor's business license

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Workers' compensation insurance certificates