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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.

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. a licensed mechanical engineer

b. a licensed C45 (Electrical Sign) contractor

c. a licensed civil engineer

d. 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?

a. left side

b. bottom

c. right side

d. top

3. Whose guidelines/specifications should be followed when determining load capacities for crane and lifting equipment?

a. project manager and engineer

b. building owner and architect

c. project manager and the EPA

d. 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. ClementineStreet, 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