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C17
– Glazing Contractor
A glazing contractor
selects, cuts, assembles and/or installs all makes and kinds of glass,
glass work, mirrored glass, and glass substitute materials for glazing;
executes the fabrication and glazing of frames, panels, sashes and
doors; and/or installs these items in any structure
The Glazing (C-17)
Examination is divided into five major sections. These sections are:
1. Job
Planning and Estimating (19%)
- Evaluating
plans and specifications
- Estimating
materials and equipment
- Scheduling and
coordinating job
- Basic
mathematical calculations
2.
Fabrication and Installation of Framing Systems (20%)
- Field
verification of openings
- Fabricating
framing systems
- Measuring and
squaring
- Installation of
framing systems
- Application of
sealants
3.
Fabrication and Installation of Glazing Materials (21%)
- Codes and
industry standards
- Types of
glazing materials required
- Fabrication of
glazing materials
- Installation of
glazing materials
- Installation of
shower enclosures and mirrors
4.
Replacement Work (20%)
- Codes and
industry standards
- Removal of
existing glazing
- Preparation of
openings
- Installation of
replacement glazing
- Disposal of
removed materials
5. Job Safety
(20%)
- Identification
of job safety hazards
- Implementation
of safety programs
- Materials,
tools and equipment safety
*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. What is
the BEST solution for window condensation on the interior surface of a
window?
a. heavy
drapes or window coverings
b. insulated
aluminum frame windows
c. dual pane vinyl frame
windows
d. tinted
annealed aluminum frame windows
2. The
symbol "0" represents which of the following glazing units?
a. revolving
door
b. spandrel
panel
c. fixed panel
d. sliding
door
3. A lite of
glass which is 42" x 62", has approximately how many square feet of
glass?
a. 18
b. 108
c. 217
d. 2604
*All
questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are
actively working in the field*
Cal/OSHA
Construction Safety Orders.
California
Code of Regulations, Title 8,
Industrial Relations, Division 1, Chapte 4, Subchapter 4.
Barclays Law Publishers,
P.O. Box 95767, Chicago, IL 60694.
(800) 888-3600. FAX: (415) 732-8875.
OR
Building
News, Inc.
1612 S. Clementine Street,
Anaheim, CA 92802
(800) 873-6397. FAX: (714) 535-8078.
INTERNET:
ccr.oal.ca.gov/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll
or www.bni-books.com
Uniform
Building Code.
International
Conference of Building Officials (ICBO),
5360 Workman Mill Rd.,
Whittier, CA 90601.
(800) 284-4406. FAX: (562) 692-3853.
INTERNET:
www.icbo.org
the
Source: An interpretation of the codes and Standards for Safety Glazing.
California
Glass Association.
P.O. Box 2550,
Placerville, CA 95667-2550.
(530) 642-0992. FAX: (530) 642-0993.
INTERNET:
www.glassassociation.com
Glass
and Glazing: An Introduction to the Architectural Glass Trade.
National
Glass Association,
8200 Greensboro Drive, Suite 302,
McLean, VA 22102.
(703) 442-4890. FAX: (703) 442-0630.
INTERNET:
www.glass.org
Mirror
Manual I.
The
California Glass Association,
P.O. Box 2550,
Placerville, CA 95667.
(530) 642-0992. FAX: (530) 642-0993.
INTERNET: www.glassassociation.com
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