C-23 – Ornamental Metal Contractor

An ornamental metals contractor assembles, casts, cuts, shapes, stamps, forges, welds, fabricates and installs, sheet, rolled and cast, brass, bronze, copper, cast iron, wrought iron, monel metal, stainless steel, steel, and/or any other metal for the architectural treatment and ornamental decoration of structures. This classification does not include the work of a sheet metal contractor.

The Ornamental Metal (C-23) Examination is divided into five major sections. These sections are:

1. Project Planning and Estimating (25%)

• Jobsite measurements and calculations
• Shop specifications
• Installation requirements

2. Ornamental Metal Fabrication (24%)

• Material layout and preparation
• Pre-fabrication and metal forming
• Metal fabrication

3. Grinding and Finishing Ornamental Metal (12%)

• Metal preparation
• Metal finish

4. Onsite Installation of Ornamental Metal (15%)

• Product delivery and critical path coordination
• Drilling, assembly, and finishing

5. Safety (24%)

• Fire prevention
• Shop and jobsite equipment
• Working in elevated areas

*Percentages are approximate*