C33 – Painting
and Decorating Contractor
A painting and decorating contractor
prepares by scraping, sandblasting or other means and applies any of
the following: paints, papers, textures, fabrics, pigments, oils,
turpentines, japans, driers, thinners, varnishes, shellacs, stains,
fillers, waxes, adhesives, water and any other vehicles, mediums and
materials which adhere by evaporation and may be mixed, used and
applied to the surfaces of structures and the appurtenances thereto for
purposes of decorating, protecting, fireproofing and waterproofing.
The Painting and
Decorating (C-33) Examination is divided into six major sections. These
sections are:
1.
Painting Project Planning and Estimation (28%)
- Assessment of
job site conditions
- Materials
selection
- Materials
calculation
- Equipment and
tools
2.
Minor Demolition and Repair (11%)
- Causes of paint
failure
- Substrate
repair
- Removal of
wallcoverings
3.
Surface Preparation (23%)
- Site protection
- Preparation of
sound surfaces
- Preparation of
contaminated surfaces
- Preparation of
failed coatings
- Preparation of
surfaces for wallcovering
- Pressure
washing
- Repair of holes
and cracks
4.
Paint Application (14%)
- Application of
primers
- Application of
finishes
- Application of
specialty coatings
5. Wood
Staining and Finishing (7%)
- Exterior
surfaces
- Interior
surfaces
- Refinishing
6.
Safety (17%)
- Hazard
identification
- Elevated work
- Personal
protection
- Waste disposal
*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 square
footage of a gable 12 ft. wide by 6 ft. high?
a. 24
sq. ft.
b. 36 sq. ft.
c. 42
sq. ft.
d. 72
sq. ft.
2. What does the
number on a spray gun tip refer to?
a. Pounds
per square inch
b. Gun
pressure setting
c. Fan width and orifice size
d. Gallons
per minute
3. How should the
contractor choose what type of brush to use?
a. By
the thickness of the ferrule
b. By
the length of the bristles
c. By
the weight and size of the brush
d. By the type of material
and surface to be covered
*All
questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are
actively working in the field*
Painting
& Decorating Craftsman’s Manual and Textbook.
Painting
and Decorating Contractors of America.
11960 Westline Industrial Drive, Suite 201,
Saint Louis, MO 63146-3209.
(800) 332-7322
FAX: (314) 514-9417.
INTERNET: www.pdca.org
PDCA
Estimating Guide Vol. II.
Painting
and Decorating Contractors of America.
11960 Westline Industrial Drive, Suite 201,
Saint Louis, MO 63146-3209.
(800) 332-7322
FAX: (314) 514-9417.
INTERNET: www.pdca.org
Architectural
Specifications Manual.
Painting
and Decorating Contractors of America.
11960 Westline Industrial Drive, Suite 201,
Saint Louis, MO 63146-3209.
(800) 332-7322
FAX: (314) 514-9417.
INTERNET: www.pdca.org
Maintenance
Repainting Manual.
Painting
and Decorating Contractors of America.
11960 Westline Industrial Drive, Suite 201,
Saint Louis, MO 63146-3209.
(800) 332-7322
FAX: (314) 514-9417.
INTERNET: www.pdca.org
Cal/OSHA
State of California Construction Safety Orders.
California
Code of Regulations, Title 8,
Industrial Relations, Chapter 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.bnibooks.com
Tailgate
Training Packet: Lead Safety for Painting and Remodeling Workers.
Department
of Health Services, Occupational Health Branch.
1515 Clay Street, Suite 1901,
Oakland, CA 94612.
(510) 622-4332
FAX: (510) 622-4310.
INTERNET: www.dhs.ca.gov/ohb/OLPPP/leadcin.htm
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