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C34 – Pipeline Contractor

A pipeline contractor fabricates and installs pipelines for the conveyance of fluids, such as water, gas, or petroleum, or for the containment or protection of any other material, including the application of protective coatings or systems and the trenching, boring, shoring, backfilling, compacting, paving and surfacing necessary to complete the installation of such pipelines.

The Pipeline (C-34) Examination is divided into four major sections. These sections are:

1. Estimating and Planning (29%)

Plans, specifications, and soil conditions
Field verification
Equipment and materials calculations
Removal and placement

2. Trenching and Excavation (25%)

Pre-construction verification
Excavation techniques and calculations
Backfill, compaction, and resurfacing
Demolition and removal

3. Pipeline System Installation (31%)

Water distribution systems
Sewer and storm drain systems
Electrical and communication systems
Petroleum and gas systems
Heavy equipment operation

4. Job Site Safety (15%)

Traffic control
Trench shoring and sloping
Confined spaces
Personal protective equipment
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. When the soils report indicates that compaction of a trench will result in 10% less volume, what should be expected during backfill?

a. Fill will have to be exported.

b. Soil will have to be imported.

c. Water will need to be added to increase compaction.

d. More asphalt will be needed during resurfacing.

2. If a 12', 45-degree offset is required when laying a pipeline, how much extra pipe is required in order to avoid the obstruction?

a. 5 lf

b. 12 lf

c. 16 lf

d. 24 lf

3. According to OSHA, what should be the minimum distance between ladders inside a trench that is 4' or deeper?

a. 25'

b. 50'

c. 75'

d. 100'

*All questions are written and reviewed by licensed contractors who are actively working in the field*

Resources

Cal/OSHA 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.

Building News, Inc.
1612 S. Clementine Street,
Anaheim, CA 92802.
(888) 264-2665.
INTERNET: ccr.oal.ca.gov/cgi-bin/om_isapi.dll
or www.bni-books.com

Water Distribution Systems Handbook.

Larry Mays.
McGraw-Hill,
P.O. Box 552,
Blacklick, OH, 43004-0552.
(800) 262-4729.
INTERNET: www.books.mcgraw-hill.com

Manual of Traffic Controls - Metric.

California Department of Transportation.
Publications Distribution Unit.
1900 Royal Oaks Drive,
Sacramento, CA 95815-3800.
(916) 323-5606 or (916) 445-3520.
FAX (916) 324-8997.
INTERNET: www.caltrans-opac.ca.gov/publicat.htm