C-45 – 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*