WA(Washington State amendments) Master Electrician 07Nonresidential
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SECTION 1: WASHINGTON LICENSING &
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Questions 1–20
Question 1
According to WAC 296-46B-920, a holder of a Washington State "07"
electrical license is authorized to perform which of the following
activities?
A) Install new service entrance conductors for a building expansion
B) Perform routine maintenance and like-in-kind replacement on
existing wiring
C) Design the electrical system for a new commercial building
D) Install a new fire alarm system
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "07" Nonresidential Maintenance license is strictly
limited to maintenance, repair, and replacement of existing electrical
equipment and conductors. It does not permit new installations,
design work, or installing new systems such as fire alarms.
,Question 2
Under WAC 296-46B-901, who is authorized to request an electrical
inspection for a non-residential maintenance project?
A) The property owner only
B) The master electrician supervising the work
C) Any licensed electrician on the job site
D) The building contractor's foreman
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: WAC 296-46B-901 designates the master electrician as the
responsible party to request inspections, ensuring that the work meets
code and licensing requirements.
Question 3
According to RCW 19.28.050, what is the definition of "maintenance"
for a 07-Nonresidential Maintenance certificate?
A) Installation of new wiring in a building
B) Alteration of existing electrical systems without changing the
original design intent
C) Any work that adds new circuits to a structure
D) Replacement of all conduit in a building
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The statute defines maintenance as work that preserves or
restores existing installations without fundamentally altering the
original design.
Question 4
,Under Washington State law, what is the maximum voltage and
amperage limitation for a Restricted Nonresidential Maintenance (07C)
specialty?
A) 120 volts and 15 amperes
B) 277 volts and 20 amperes for lighting branch circuits; 250 volts and
60 amperes for other circuits
C) 480 volts and 100 amperes
D) 600 volts and 200 amperes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Restricted Nonresidential Maintenance specialty is
limited to a maximum of 277 volts and 20 amperes for lighting branch
circuits and/or a maximum of 250 volts and 60 amperes for other
circuits, excluding the replacement or repair of circuit breakers.
Question 5
Which Washington Administrative Code (WAC) chapter primarily
regulates electrical safety standards, administration, and installation?
A) WAC 296-46B
B) WAC 296-24
C) WAC 296-155
D) WAC 296-62
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: WAC 296-46B is the primary chapter governing Electrical
Safety Standards, Administration, and Installation in Washington State.
It contains the Washington State amendments to the NEC.
Question 6
, What is the scope of work for an 07A (Nonresidential Lighting
Maintenance & Retrofit) electrician?
A) Full electrical system installation in commercial buildings
B) Limited to working within the housing of existing nonresidential
luminaires for repair, service, maintenance, and energy efficiency
lighting retrofit upgrades
C) Installation of new service equipment
D) Design of lighting control systems
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 07A license is limited to working within the housing of
existing nonresidential luminaires for work related to repair, service,
maintenance of luminaires, and installation of energy efficiency
lighting retrofit upgrades.
Question 7
According to WAC 296-46B-920(2)(g), what modification was made to
the 07 Nonresidential Maintenance scope of work?
A) Permits installation of new electrical services
B) Includes replacement of overcurrent/overload devices for the
purpose of replacing electrical equipment where the new equipment
has a lower ampere rating than the equipment being replaced
C) Allows design of electrical systems
D) Permits work on residential properties
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 07 Nonresidential Maintenance scope of work was
modified to include replacement of overcurrent/overload devices for
the purposes of replacement of electrical equipment where the new
equipment has a lower ampere rating than the equipment being
replaced.
Maintenanceination (OLD VERSION) UP-TO-DATE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
100% ACCURATE SOLUTIONS | Question And VERIFIED ANSWERS - INSTANT
PDF DOWNLOAD.
SECTION 1: WASHINGTON LICENSING &
ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
Questions 1–20
Question 1
According to WAC 296-46B-920, a holder of a Washington State "07"
electrical license is authorized to perform which of the following
activities?
A) Install new service entrance conductors for a building expansion
B) Perform routine maintenance and like-in-kind replacement on
existing wiring
C) Design the electrical system for a new commercial building
D) Install a new fire alarm system
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The "07" Nonresidential Maintenance license is strictly
limited to maintenance, repair, and replacement of existing electrical
equipment and conductors. It does not permit new installations,
design work, or installing new systems such as fire alarms.
,Question 2
Under WAC 296-46B-901, who is authorized to request an electrical
inspection for a non-residential maintenance project?
A) The property owner only
B) The master electrician supervising the work
C) Any licensed electrician on the job site
D) The building contractor's foreman
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: WAC 296-46B-901 designates the master electrician as the
responsible party to request inspections, ensuring that the work meets
code and licensing requirements.
Question 3
According to RCW 19.28.050, what is the definition of "maintenance"
for a 07-Nonresidential Maintenance certificate?
A) Installation of new wiring in a building
B) Alteration of existing electrical systems without changing the
original design intent
C) Any work that adds new circuits to a structure
D) Replacement of all conduit in a building
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The statute defines maintenance as work that preserves or
restores existing installations without fundamentally altering the
original design.
Question 4
,Under Washington State law, what is the maximum voltage and
amperage limitation for a Restricted Nonresidential Maintenance (07C)
specialty?
A) 120 volts and 15 amperes
B) 277 volts and 20 amperes for lighting branch circuits; 250 volts and
60 amperes for other circuits
C) 480 volts and 100 amperes
D) 600 volts and 200 amperes
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Restricted Nonresidential Maintenance specialty is
limited to a maximum of 277 volts and 20 amperes for lighting branch
circuits and/or a maximum of 250 volts and 60 amperes for other
circuits, excluding the replacement or repair of circuit breakers.
Question 5
Which Washington Administrative Code (WAC) chapter primarily
regulates electrical safety standards, administration, and installation?
A) WAC 296-46B
B) WAC 296-24
C) WAC 296-155
D) WAC 296-62
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: WAC 296-46B is the primary chapter governing Electrical
Safety Standards, Administration, and Installation in Washington State.
It contains the Washington State amendments to the NEC.
Question 6
, What is the scope of work for an 07A (Nonresidential Lighting
Maintenance & Retrofit) electrician?
A) Full electrical system installation in commercial buildings
B) Limited to working within the housing of existing nonresidential
luminaires for repair, service, maintenance, and energy efficiency
lighting retrofit upgrades
C) Installation of new service equipment
D) Design of lighting control systems
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 07A license is limited to working within the housing of
existing nonresidential luminaires for work related to repair, service,
maintenance of luminaires, and installation of energy efficiency
lighting retrofit upgrades.
Question 7
According to WAC 296-46B-920(2)(g), what modification was made to
the 07 Nonresidential Maintenance scope of work?
A) Permits installation of new electrical services
B) Includes replacement of overcurrent/overload devices for the
purpose of replacing electrical equipment where the new equipment
has a lower ampere rating than the equipment being replaced
C) Allows design of electrical systems
D) Permits work on residential properties
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The 07 Nonresidential Maintenance scope of work was
modified to include replacement of overcurrent/overload devices for
the purposes of replacement of electrical equipment where the new
equipment has a lower ampere rating than the equipment being
replaced.
