WA(Washington State amendments) Master Electrician
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SECTION 1: WASHINGTON LICENSING & ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS
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 or design work.
Question 2
Under RCW 19.28, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that a non-
residential electrical maintenance contractor complies with Washington State
electrical safety standards?
,A) The property owner
B) The designated 07 administrator
C) The lead journeyman on site
D) The local L&I inspector
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RCW 19.28 and RCW 19.215.190 designate the electrical contractor's
administrator (who holds a master electrician certificate) as the legal party
responsible for compliance.
Question 3
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 4
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 5
Which Washington statute provides the statutory authority for electrical licensing
and regulation?
A) RCW 19.28
B) RCW 49.17
C) RCW 18.27
D) RCW 39.04
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: RCW 19.28 is the primary statute governing electrical licensing,
inspections, and regulation in Washington State.
Question 6
Under RCW 19.28, which entity issues the license for a non-residential electrical
administrator?
A) Washington State Department of Health
B) Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
, C) Washington State Department of Revenue
D) Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RCW 19.28 designates L&I as the authority that licenses electrical
administrators and master electricians in Washington.
Question 7
What is the primary purpose of the "Blue Book" (WAC 296-46B)?
A) To replace the National Electrical Code (NEC) entirely in Washington
B) To provide Washington-specific amendments that supersede the NEC where
applicable
C) To list all licensed electricians in the state
D) To outline fire-code requirements for building construction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Blue Book contains state-specific amendments to the NEC; it does
not replace the NEC but supersedes it where Washington has added or altered
requirements.
Question 8
According to WAC 296-46B-900, who must furnish a valid electrical work permit
for electrical work performed?
A) The property owner
B) The licensed electrical contractor performing the work
C) The local building department
D) The insurance company
07Nonresidential 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
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 or design work.
Question 2
Under RCW 19.28, who is ultimately responsible for ensuring that a non-
residential electrical maintenance contractor complies with Washington State
electrical safety standards?
,A) The property owner
B) The designated 07 administrator
C) The lead journeyman on site
D) The local L&I inspector
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RCW 19.28 and RCW 19.215.190 designate the electrical contractor's
administrator (who holds a master electrician certificate) as the legal party
responsible for compliance.
Question 3
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 4
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 5
Which Washington statute provides the statutory authority for electrical licensing
and regulation?
A) RCW 19.28
B) RCW 49.17
C) RCW 18.27
D) RCW 39.04
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: RCW 19.28 is the primary statute governing electrical licensing,
inspections, and regulation in Washington State.
Question 6
Under RCW 19.28, which entity issues the license for a non-residential electrical
administrator?
A) Washington State Department of Health
B) Department of Labor & Industries (L&I)
, C) Washington State Department of Revenue
D) Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: RCW 19.28 designates L&I as the authority that licenses electrical
administrators and master electricians in Washington.
Question 7
What is the primary purpose of the "Blue Book" (WAC 296-46B)?
A) To replace the National Electrical Code (NEC) entirely in Washington
B) To provide Washington-specific amendments that supersede the NEC where
applicable
C) To list all licensed electricians in the state
D) To outline fire-code requirements for building construction
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The Blue Book contains state-specific amendments to the NEC; it does
not replace the NEC but supersedes it where Washington has added or altered
requirements.
Question 8
According to WAC 296-46B-900, who must furnish a valid electrical work permit
for electrical work performed?
A) The property owner
B) The licensed electrical contractor performing the work
C) The local building department
D) The insurance company
