Fire, law, and power plans

Based on the lighting and power plans, what type of conduit is required for the first floor?

Rigid Metal Conduit (RMC)

An electrical contractor must report to the board, in writing, any additions to or loss of employment of listed qualified individuals within how many days of change?

5 days

Common legal structures for a business are:

LLC, sole proprietorship, joint ventures, c corporation, s corporation, partnerships

A licensee may transfer their electrical license to be used by other persons, firms, or corporations only after:

Never

Programmed OSHA inspections are in response to:

High injury rates

Unless otherwise listed, how far must a smoke alarm be installed from a door to a bathroom containing a tub or shower?

36 inches

Audible signals in a nursing home shall have a sound level of:

At least 10 dB above the average ambient sound level or 5 dB above the maximum sound lasting 60 seconds or whichever is greater.

Based on the lighting and power plans, what is the load on circuit A 5, 7?

1340 watts

In each separate place of business operated by an electrical contractor what 2 things are required?

A current license displayed and at least 1 qualified individual shall be on active duty and available to supervise and direct

Items a surety bond company will evaluate to make sure your business qualifies for bonding:

Good references, good credit, ability to meet obligations, experience matching contract requirements, necessary equipment to complete the work, financial stability, and established bank relationship and long of credit

If you choose to incorporate in NC, you must prepare and file the following with the office of the Secretary of State

Articles of incorporation

What is the current law requiring performance and payment bonds on all federal construction projects valued at $100,000 or more?

The Miller Act

Net income is best calculated through the following equation

(Income - cost of goods sold) - to expenses

Based on the lighting and power plans, what is the minimum size required for the grounding electrode conductor to be connected to the cold water pipe?

1/0 CU

Under normal conditions, where should a lobby smoke detector be located from each elevator door?

Within 21 feet of the centerline of each elevator door

In a single family dwelling, how far should a smoke detector be mounted on a smooth ceiling from the adjoining surface?

4 inches

what is the most accurate method of project estimation?

Quantity takeoff

Based on the lighting and power plans, what insulation type is required for the feed through conductors serving the type G fixtures?

THW

Perhaps the most important thing to do when starting a business is to:

Make a business plan

What is the primary purpose of fire alarm and signaling systems?

Control emergency functions, alert the occupants, summon aid, and to provide notification of alarm supervisory and trouble conditions

What can be combined with a fire alarm system?

Anything as long as it never interferes with the alarms operation

Based on the lighting and power plans, what is the minimum amount of FMC required for the fixture whips serving the first floor type A recessed fixtures?

116 feet

In the absence of specific design criteria for placement on a smooth ceiling in a non-residential building, smoke detectors shall be permitted to be located using

30 ft spacing

The flash rate of a visible notification appliance shall not exceed:

2 Hz

Based on the lighting and power plans, what wiring method is required for the telephone service?

4 inch Rigid steel

Total coverage of smoke and/or heat detectors shall not be required in:

Combustible blind spaces

All licensees shall notify the board, in writing, within how many days of any change in location, address, phone number, or email?

30 days

A circuit or path connecting a subsidary station(s) to a supervisory station(s) over which signals are carried is called a:

Communications channel

What is the maximum required light output of a ceiling mounted visual notification appliance in a room measuring 40×35 ft with a ceiling height of 18 ft?

75cd

What is the only manual initiating device?

Fire alarm box

In NC, what form of insurance is a company required to carry on their subcontractors who perform part of a contracted job?

NONE

What name does an electrical contractor need to use when conducting business including, advertising and documentation?

The exact name listed on the license

Wall mounted visible appliances shall be installed such that the entire lens is not greater than what distance form the finished floors?

96 inches

What color would be used to identify a fixed temperature spot-type, heat sensing fire detector with a temperature rating of 300 degrees F? Where is this found

Blue 17.6.2.1

Based on the lighting and power plans, what is the minimum raceway size required for the AC 1 circuit?

¾ inch

If an audible alarm notification appliance is installed in an elevator car, it shall use the audibility criteria for:

Private mode appliances

Audible appliances installed in sleeping areas must have a sound level of at least:

75dBA

Based on the lighting and power plans, what is the size of the main switch for this service?

400A

Wiring methods used In the installation of fire alarm systems must conform to:

NFPA 72, article 760 of the NEC, and manufactures recommendations including any listed limitations

What OSHA records do employers who have 10 or more employees need to maintain?

Injury/ilness log, individual illness log, and a posted incident report

Estimating is the process by which the electrical contractor determines the:

Sum of costs to complete the project plus added overhead and profit

Employers that do not fall under the rules of overtime pay requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act are called:

Exempt Employees

The two separate federal safety regulations that have a direct impact on the construction industry are:

OSHA and construction safety act

What color lights should be used for fire alarm signaling only or to signal the intent for complete evacuation?

Clear or nominal white

Audbible or visible notification appliance to alert occupants that there is a fire condition are required in:

Hotel lobbies

OSHA inspections by compliance safety and health officers can be performed at any time and may be programmed or unprogrammed. Unprogrammed inspections are in response to:

Fatalities, catastrophes, and complaints

What is a contractors main protection against risk?

A good insurance policy

Based on the lighting and power plans, what should the thermostat serving AC1 be wired with?

#12 THW

Each metallic conductor entering an emergency response facility from a partially or entirely aerial lines shall be protected by what?

Lighting arrestor

What is the maximum length of time that a smoke alarm in one and two family dwellings should remain in service?

10yrs from manufacture date

According to the department of labor records on wage computations such as time cards, work tickets, etc should be kept for how long?

2 yrs

If a citation is issued by OSHA to an employer, a copy of the citation must be posted near the place of violation for how long?

3 days or until the violation has been remedied, whichever is longer

Up to how many water flow alarm-initiating devices are permitted to be connected to a single initiating device circuit?

5

What should the color be for a fire alarm/signaling system’s circuit disconnecting means?

Red

Based on the lighting and power plans, what is the switching configuration on circuit A5,7?

4 - 3 ways and 1 single pole

What does a smoke detector installed between 10 and 20 feet along a horizontal flow path from a fixed cooking appliance need to be equipped with?

Alarm silencing means and photo electric detection

Each employer should preserve payroll records, collective bargaining agreements, sales, and purchase records for how long?

3yrs

What is the three phase voltage after demand factor for 208V?

360

What is the three phase voltage after demand factor for 480V?

830

When stated supplied or connected loads:

No demand factor used only actual load is used

When stated computed or calculated loads:

125% continuous load demand factor is used

When sizing conductors or overcurrent protection you use:

125% demand factor