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BC ELECTRICAL FIELD SAFETY
REPRESENTATIVE (FSR) CLASS B
CERTIFICATION EXAM — PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS &
COMPLETE RATIONALES
**1. What is the primary responsibility of a Field Safety
Representative (FSR) Class B in British Columbia?**
A. Performing electrical installations on behalf of contractors
B. Designing electrical systems for commercial buildings
C. Making declarations that electrical work complies with safety
standards
D. Inspecting gas installations
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** The primary responsibility of an FSR under the
Safety Standards Act is to make declarations that electrical
work complies with applicable safety standards, including the
Canadian Electrical Code. This is the core legal function that
distinguishes an FSR from other electrical professionals .
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**2. Which legislation provides the primary statutory framework
for electrical safety regulation in British Columbia?**
A. Canada Labour Code
B. Workers Compensation Act
C. Safety Standards Act and Electrical Safety Regulation
D. National Building Code
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** Electrical work in BC is regulated under the
Safety Standards Act and the Electrical Safety Regulation.
These establish the legal requirements for electrical
installations and the role of Field Safety Representatives. The
Canadian Electrical Code is adopted by the regulation, but the
statutory framework is provided by the Act and Regulation .
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**3. A Class B FSR is authorized to submit declarations of
compliance for electrical installations up to what maximum
voltage?**
A. 600 volts
B. 750 volts
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C. 1000 volts
D. Unlimited voltage
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** According to Technical Safety BC, a Class B FSR
certificate allows declarations for electrical installations where
the voltage of the completed installation is **under 1000 volts**.
The certification also covers the Underground Raceway scope,
allowing for underground conduit installations at any voltage .
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**4. What is the minimum relevant electrical work experience
required after receiving a Certificate of Qualification to apply for
Class B FSR certification?**
A. 6 months (900 hours)
B. 1 year (1,800 hours)
C. 2 years (3,600 hours)
D. 4 years (7,200 hours)
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** A minimum of one year (1,800 hours) of relevant,
acceptable electrical work experience under the Canadian
BC ELECTRICAL FIELD SAFETY
REPRESENTATIVE (FSR) CLASS B
CERTIFICATION EXAM — PRACTICE
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS &
COMPLETE RATIONALES
**1. What is the primary responsibility of a Field Safety
Representative (FSR) Class B in British Columbia?**
A. Performing electrical installations on behalf of contractors
B. Designing electrical systems for commercial buildings
C. Making declarations that electrical work complies with safety
standards
D. Inspecting gas installations
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** The primary responsibility of an FSR under the
Safety Standards Act is to make declarations that electrical
work complies with applicable safety standards, including the
Canadian Electrical Code. This is the core legal function that
distinguishes an FSR from other electrical professionals .
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**2. Which legislation provides the primary statutory framework
for electrical safety regulation in British Columbia?**
A. Canada Labour Code
B. Workers Compensation Act
C. Safety Standards Act and Electrical Safety Regulation
D. National Building Code
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** Electrical work in BC is regulated under the
Safety Standards Act and the Electrical Safety Regulation.
These establish the legal requirements for electrical
installations and the role of Field Safety Representatives. The
Canadian Electrical Code is adopted by the regulation, but the
statutory framework is provided by the Act and Regulation .
--
**3. A Class B FSR is authorized to submit declarations of
compliance for electrical installations up to what maximum
voltage?**
A. 600 volts
B. 750 volts
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C. 1000 volts
D. Unlimited voltage
**Correct answer:** C
**Rationale:** According to Technical Safety BC, a Class B FSR
certificate allows declarations for electrical installations where
the voltage of the completed installation is **under 1000 volts**.
The certification also covers the Underground Raceway scope,
allowing for underground conduit installations at any voltage .
--
**4. What is the minimum relevant electrical work experience
required after receiving a Certificate of Qualification to apply for
Class B FSR certification?**
A. 6 months (900 hours)
B. 1 year (1,800 hours)
C. 2 years (3,600 hours)
D. 4 years (7,200 hours)
**Correct answer:** B
**Rationale:** A minimum of one year (1,800 hours) of relevant,
acceptable electrical work experience under the Canadian
