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C45 – Electrical Sign Contractor
An electrical sign contractor fabricates, installs and erects electrical signs, including the wiring of such electrical signs.
Authority cited: Sections 7008 and 7059, Reference: Sections 7058 and 7059 (Business and Professions Code)
Content of the Examination
The Electrical Sign (C-45) Examination is divided into four major sections. These sections are:
1. Job Planning/Estimating (12%)
- Sign criteria identification
- Drawing development and interpretation
- Sign engineering
- Sign component selection
2. Manufacturing (35%)
- Sign pattern types and techniques
- Letter retainer systems
- Sign assembly
- Electrical requirements
- Sign cabinet fabrication
- Field surveys
3. Installation (42%)
- Neon cabinets and channel letters
- Electrical installation, connection, and troubleshooting
- Monument and pole signs
- Excavation and concrete requirements
4. Safety (11%)
- Electrical hazards
- Personal protective equipment
- Hazardous substance handling/disposal
- Cal/OSHA requirements for working in elevated spaces
*Percentages are approximate*
Sample Questions
The following questions are typical of the types of items that are on the examination. The correct answer is highlighted.
1. When engineering calculations are required for a sign, who is authorized to prepare these calculations?
- a licensed mechanical engineer
- a licensed C45 (Electrical Sign) contractor
- a licensed civil engineer
- a licensed A (General Engineering) contractor
2. When manufacturing a rain lip on an exterior exposed raceway, where on the raceway should the rain lip be located?
- left side
- bottom
- right side
- top
3. Whose guidelines/specifications should be followed when determining load capacities for crane and lifting equipment?
- project manager and engineer
- building owner and architect
- project manager and the EPA
- equipment manufacturer and Cal/OSHA
*All questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are actively working in the field*
Resources
- Cal/OSHA Construction Safety Orders.
- Building News, Inc.
- 1612 S. Clementine Street, Anaheim, CA 92802.
- (800) 873-6397. FAX: (714) 535-8078.
- INTERNET: www.bni-books.com
- National Electrical Code (Section 600 and relevant parts of Sections 200, 300, & 500).
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
- 11 Tracy Drive, Avon, MA 02322.
- (800) 344-3555 or (800) 593-6372.
- INTERNET: www.nfpa.org
- UL 48. Comm 2000.
- 1418 Brook Drive, Downersgrove, IL 60515.
- (888) 853-3503.
- INTERNET: www.comm-2000.com
- UL 2161. Comm 2000.
- 1418 Brook Drive, Downersgrove, IL 60515.
- (888) 853-3503.
- INTERNET: www.comm-2000.com
- Uniform Sign Code.
- International Conference of Building Officials Headquarters
- 5360 Workman Mill Road, Whittier, CA 90601-2298.
- (800) 284-4406. FAX: (888) 329-4226.
- INTERNET: www.icbo.org
*Publisher information is current as of 04/02*
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