BC Housing Exam questions and
verified answers
shoring required? - correct answer ✅
At what depth of trench is shoring required? Or at what depth of an excavation is
1.2 meters (4feet)
grading for a trench? - correct answer ✅
Which of the following is not an acceptable method for determining the correct
An experienced excavator says so
answer ✅
Which best describes the design principle of rain water deflection? - correct
Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering
What lighting certifications are required in Canada? - correct answer
safety certification
✅CSA
What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result? - correct answer
higher the grit the finer/smoother the finish
✅ The
What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? - correct answer
height any flight stairs shall not exceed 3.7 m
✅
The vertical
landing? - correct answer ✅
What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend above a parapet wall or
3 feet
✅
What heights are end dams to be on window and door flashings? - correct answer
25mm/1 inch
answer ✅
When to call for inspections and how to make them efficient as possible? - correct
Group together when possible and call when work is complete
, BC Housing Exam questions and
verified answers
When is an HRV required? - correct answer ✅ almost always
✅
What can you build under the owner builder HPO process? - correct answer
Single detached home under a single title. One single dwelling unit in or
attached to a pre-existing building older than 10 years. One single dwelling unit in
or attached to a new non-residential building.
Who issues permits for a gas fireplace? - correct answer
called technical safety BC
✅ Safety authority now
✅
Can an owner builder take out his or her own electrical permit? - correct answer
Yes, work up to 200 A is allowed
correct answer
grade
✅
What is the best practice to apply asphalt waterproofing on a foundation? -
Spray on or roll on dry foundation with 2 inch (max) below
foundation? - correct answer ✅
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick waterproof membrane
Use an approved primer before installing
correct answer ✅
When do you need to install a handrail, or have worker wear fall protection? -
10 feet above grade
✅
How high does a construction fence around a site need to be? - correct answer
6 feet
verified answers
shoring required? - correct answer ✅
At what depth of trench is shoring required? Or at what depth of an excavation is
1.2 meters (4feet)
grading for a trench? - correct answer ✅
Which of the following is not an acceptable method for determining the correct
An experienced excavator says so
answer ✅
Which best describes the design principle of rain water deflection? - correct
Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering
What lighting certifications are required in Canada? - correct answer
safety certification
✅CSA
What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result? - correct answer
higher the grit the finer/smoother the finish
✅ The
What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? - correct answer
height any flight stairs shall not exceed 3.7 m
✅
The vertical
landing? - correct answer ✅
What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend above a parapet wall or
3 feet
✅
What heights are end dams to be on window and door flashings? - correct answer
25mm/1 inch
answer ✅
When to call for inspections and how to make them efficient as possible? - correct
Group together when possible and call when work is complete
, BC Housing Exam questions and
verified answers
When is an HRV required? - correct answer ✅ almost always
✅
What can you build under the owner builder HPO process? - correct answer
Single detached home under a single title. One single dwelling unit in or
attached to a pre-existing building older than 10 years. One single dwelling unit in
or attached to a new non-residential building.
Who issues permits for a gas fireplace? - correct answer
called technical safety BC
✅ Safety authority now
✅
Can an owner builder take out his or her own electrical permit? - correct answer
Yes, work up to 200 A is allowed
correct answer
grade
✅
What is the best practice to apply asphalt waterproofing on a foundation? -
Spray on or roll on dry foundation with 2 inch (max) below
foundation? - correct answer ✅
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick waterproof membrane
Use an approved primer before installing
correct answer ✅
When do you need to install a handrail, or have worker wear fall protection? -
10 feet above grade
✅
How high does a construction fence around a site need to be? - correct answer
6 feet
