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C31
– Construction Zone Traffic Control Contractor
A construction zone
traffic control contractor prepares or removes lane closures, flagging,
or traffic diversions, utilizing portable devices, such as cones,
delineators, barricades, sign stands, flashing beacons, flashing arrow
trailers, and changeable message signs, on roadways, including, but not
limited to, public streets, highways, or any public conveyance.
The Construction Zone
Traffic Control (C-31) Examination is divided into four major sections.
These sections are:
1.
Traffic Control Zone Establishment & Maintenance (52%)
- Development of
installation plan with contingencies
- Installation of
traffic control devices
- Inspection and
maintenance of traffic control zones
- Removal of
traffic control devices
- Implementation
of moving lane closures
2.
Safety (26%)
- Worker training
- Personal
protective equipment
- Evaluation of
traffic control equipment quality
- Implementation
of safe environment and emergency procedures
3.
Plans and Specifications (15%)
- Designing
traffic control plans
- Plan reading
and evaluation to determine scope of work
- Plan and
specification reading and evaluation to determine compliance with
Caltrans and MUTCD
- Estimating
material, equipment, and labor
4.
Permits & Notifications (7%)
- Verification of
city, state, USA/Dig Alert permits for traffic control project
- Notification of
public and appropriate agencies regarding traffic controls
*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. Which sign should
come first in the sequencing of signs in a temporary traffic control?
a. R1
b. W18
c. C20
d. C23
2. What is the
MAXIMUM cone spacing allowed for a taper in a 50 MPH speed limit?
a. 25
feet
b. 40
feet
c. 50 feet
d. 100
feet
3. Which of the
following items is required on ALL jobs for flaggers?
a. flag
b. C28 paddle
c. steel-toed
shoes
d. reflectorized
pants
*All
questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are
actively working in the field*
Cal/OSHA
State of California Construction Safety Orders.
California
Code of Regulations, Title 8,
Industrial Relations, Division 1, Chapter 4, Subchapter 4, Article 11,
Barclays Law Publishers,
50 California Street, 19th floor,
San Francisco, CA 94111.
(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
OR www.bnibooks.com
Standard
Specifications.
State
of CA,
Department of Transportation, Caltrans,
Division of Procurement and Contracts,
Publications Distribution Unit,
1900 Royal Oaks Drive,
Sacramento, CA 95815-3800.
(916) 445-3520.
FAX: (916) 324-8997.
INTERNET: www.caltrans-opac.ca.gov
Standard
Plans.
State
of CA,
Department of Transportation, Caltrans,
Division of Procurement and Contracts,
Publications Distribution Unit,
1900 Royal Oaks Drive,
Sacramento, CA 95815-3800.
(916) 445-3520.
FAX: (916) 324-8997.
INTERNET: www.caltrans-opac.ca.gov
Instruction
for Flaggers.
State
of CA,
Department of Transportation, Caltrans,
Division of Procurement and Contracts,
Publications Distribution Unit,
1900 Royal Oaks Drive,
Sacramento, CA 95815-3800.
(916) 445-3520.
FAX: (916) 324-8997.
INTERNET: www.caltrans-opac.ca.gov
Quality
Standards for Work Zone Traffic Control Devices.
American
Traffic Safety Service Association (ATSSA),
15 Riverside Parkway, Suite 100,
Fredericksburg, VA 22406-1022.
(540) 368-1701
FAX: (540) 368-1717.
INTERNET: www.atssa.com
Manual
on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways: Part VI.
Standards and Guides for Traffic Controls for Street and Highway
Construction, Maintenance, Utility, and Incident Management Operations
California Supplement.
American
Traffic Safety Service Association (ATSSA),
15 Riverside Parkway, Suite 100,
Fredericksburg, VA 22406-1022.
(540) 368-1701
FAX: (540) 368-1717.
INTERNET: www.atssa.com
Work
Area Traffic Control Handbook (WATCH Manual).
Building
News, Inc.,
1612 Clementine,
Anaheim, CA 92802.
(800) 873-6397
FAX: (714) 535-8078.
INTERNET: www.bni-books.com
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