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EIS: Examination Information Sheet

Bridges, Overpasses, Underpasses--Class B - RNE1B

Broward County Version

Scope

Bridges, Overpasses, Underpasses--Class "B." The scope of work of a Class "B" engineered structural builder shall be limited to the construction, repair, and excavation for bridges, overpasses, and underpasses, not crossing water, and in compliance with applicable codes and regulations. A Class "B" engineered structural builder may do such excavation, paving, concrete work, and work of a Class "D" engineered structural builder as may be necessary and incidental to the work of a Class "B" engineered structural builder. In order to be eligible to be certified as a Class "B" engineered structural builder by the board, the applicant shall have at least four (4) years of practical experience in the class.

Examination Content Outline

The Bridges, Overpasses, Underpasses--Class B examination is based on trade-specific information pertaining to materials, tools, equipment, practices, terminology, and relevant laws. The examination is a two (2) hour, open book exam that consists of 50 questions.

Subjects: / No. of Items
Safety – OSHA / 7
Concrete / 15
Concrete - Reinforcing Steel / 8
Concrete - Formwork / 8
Paving – Florida Road & Bridge / 6
Broward Minimum Right-of-Way Standards / 6
Total: / 50

Approved References

1. / Broward County Code, Chapter 9 - Contractors, 2014
2. / Minimum Standards Applicable to Public Rights of Way Under Broward County Jurisdiction, April 1995
3. / Code of Federal Regulations – Title 29, Part 1926 (OSHA), 2010
4. / Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures, Kosmatka and Panarese, 14th Ed, 2002 with 2008 revisions.
5. / ASTM Standards for Ready-Mixed Concrete, 5th Edition, 2013
6. / Formwork for Concrete, 2005, 7th ed., M.K.Hurd
7. / Placing Reinforcing Bars, 9th Edition, 2011
8. / Std. Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2015

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