Malermeister in HFP Practice Questions - Malermeisterin Malermeister mit eidgenössischem Diplom (HFP) Maître peintre Exam - Malermeister in HFP Practice Questions - Malermeisterin Malermeister mit eidgenössischem Diplom (HFP) Maître peintre Exam

Question 1

A painting enterprise in the Canton of Zurich employs 12 journeymen painters under the Swiss Collective Employment Agreement for the Painting and Plastering Trade (GAV Maler- und Gipsergewerbe). During the busy summer season, several employees work 45 hours per week. How does the GAV annual working time model (Jahresarbeitszeitmodell) regulate weekly maximum working hours and the compensation of overtime (Überstunden)?

The normal weekly working time is fixed at 40.0 hours year-round; any time worked over 40.0 hours must be paid out at the end of each month with a mandatory 50% cash surcharge The GAV establishes an annual working time baseline (typically 2,080 hours/year or an average of 40.0–40.5 hours/week) with a seasonal bandwidth allowing up to 45 hours/week in peak periods, where hours within the bandwidth are credited to an annual time account (Arbeitszeitkonto) without immediate surcharge Employers may unilaterally mandate up to 52 hours per week without keeping time records, provided an annual lump-sum bonus equal to one month's wage is paid Overtime compensation under the GAV is entirely unregulated and left to informal oral agreements between the site foreperson and individual workers

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The GAV establishes an annual working time baseline (typically 2,080 hours/year or an average of 40.0–40.5 hours/week) with a seasonal bandwidth allowing up to 45 hours/week in peak periods, where hours within the bandwidth are credited to an annual time account (Arbeitszeitkonto) without immediate surcharge

Question 2

A painting contractor completes interior painting works for a commercial office building under a contract incorporating SIA-Norm 118. Fourteen months after the formal joint acceptance inspection (Gemeinsame Abnahmeprüfung), the client discovers hairline shrinkage cracks along several drywall corner joints and immediately notifies the contractor. How does SIA-Norm 118 regulate the defect notification period (Rügefrist) compared to statutory Swiss Code of Obligations (OR Art. 367)?

Under SIA-Norm 118 Art. 172/173, a 2-year guarantee period applies during which the client may report any defect at any time, in contrast to OR Art. 367 which requires immediate notice upon discovery SIA-Norm 118 strictly requires all defects to be reported in writing within 7 working days of appearance; otherwise, all defect claims are definitively forfeited SIA-Norm 118 eliminates all contractor liability once the final invoice (Schlussrechnung) is paid by the client OR Art. 367 provides a 10-year unconditional guarantee period, whereas SIA-Norm 118 restricts all contractor defect liability to exactly 6 months

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Under SIA-Norm 118 Art. 172/173, a 2-year guarantee period applies during which the client may report any defect at any time, in contrast to OR Art. 367 which requires immediate notice upon discovery

Question 3

A master painting contractor executes a facade coating project under a fixed lump-sum contract (Pauschalvertrag nach OR Art. 373). During the works, extreme unseasonal torrential rainfall exceeding 100-year historical records causes severe structural groundwater flooding and substrate saturation, preventing coating application for six weeks and causing substantial extra heating and dehumidification costs. Can the contractor claim price adjustments under OR Art. 373 Abs. 2?

No, because a Pauschalpreis is strictly unalterable under all circumstances regardless of unforeseen natural disasters or cost increases No, the contractor must bear all costs unless the contract specifically contained an automatic inflation indexing clause Yes, if extraordinary, unforeseeable circumstances (ausserordentliche Umstände) arise that could not have been anticipated and render performance excessively onerous, a judge or arbitrator may adjust the lump sum or terminate the contract Yes, the contractor may unilaterally increase the final invoice by up to 50% without providing documentation or obtaining owner consent

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Yes, if extraordinary, unforeseeable circumstances (ausserordentliche Umstände) arise that could not have been anticipated and render performance excessively onerous, a judge or arbitrator may adjust the lump sum or terminate the contract

Question 4

A painting enterprise completes extensive refurbishment works on a private villa in Bern on 30 April. The general contractor becomes insolvent and fails to pay the final outstanding invoice of CHF 45,000. To secure the claim via a mechanics' lien (Bauhandwerkerpfandrecht nach ZGB Art. 837 Abs. 1 Ziff. 3), by what strict statutory deadline must the provisional entry (provisorische Eintragung) be registered in the Land Register (Grundbuch)?

Within 30 calendar days following the invoice issuance date Within 12 months after the signing of the initial contract for work and services Within 2 years from the date of building permit issuance Within 4 months at the latest following the completion of the painting works (Vollendung der Arbeiten nach ZGB Art. 839 Abs. 2)

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Within 4 months at the latest following the completion of the painting works (Vollendung der Arbeiten nach ZGB Art. 839 Abs. 2)

Question 5

Under the GAV Maler- und Gipsergewerbe, the Stiftung FAR (Frühzeitiger Altersrücktritt) provides an early retirement scheme for eligible operational workers in the painting trade. How is this foundation funded, and what is its primary benefit structure?

It is funded jointly by mandatory employer and employee payroll contributions (paritätische Beiträge), allowing eligible craft workers to retire up to 3 years prior to the statutory AHV retirement age with bridging pension benefits (Überbrückungsrente) It is funded entirely by cantonal tax subsidies with no contributions from the employer or employee It is a voluntary private savings account managed by commercial banks where employers are prohibited from contributing It provides full retirement benefits starting at age 50 funded exclusively by SMGV association membership dues

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