BC OWNER BUILDER ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● Which is not an acceptable method for determining the correct
grading for a trench?.
Answer: An experienced excavator says it's ok
●● Which best describes the principle of rain water deflection?.
Answer: Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering
●● What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada?.
Answer: CSA safety certification
●● What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result?.
Answer: Higher grit with get a smoother finish
●● What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs?.
Answer: The vertical height of any flight of stairs should not exceed
3.7m
, ●● What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend above a
parapet wall or landing?.
Answer: 3ft
●● What heights are end dams to be on windows and door flashings?.
Answer: 25mm/1 inch
●● When should you call for inspectors to make them efficient as
possible?.
Answer: Group inspectors together when possible and call when work is
complete
●● When is an HRV required?.
Answer: Almost always
●● What can you build under the owner-builder HPO process?.
Answer: Single detached home under a single title. Single dwelling
attached to pre-existing building older than 10 years. Single dwelling
attached to a new non-residential building.
●● Who issues permits for a gas fireplace?.
Answer: Safety Authority (call Technical Safe BC)
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
●● Which is not an acceptable method for determining the correct
grading for a trench?.
Answer: An experienced excavator says it's ok
●● Which best describes the principle of rain water deflection?.
Answer: Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering
●● What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada?.
Answer: CSA safety certification
●● What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result?.
Answer: Higher grit with get a smoother finish
●● What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs?.
Answer: The vertical height of any flight of stairs should not exceed
3.7m
, ●● What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend above a
parapet wall or landing?.
Answer: 3ft
●● What heights are end dams to be on windows and door flashings?.
Answer: 25mm/1 inch
●● When should you call for inspectors to make them efficient as
possible?.
Answer: Group inspectors together when possible and call when work is
complete
●● When is an HRV required?.
Answer: Almost always
●● What can you build under the owner-builder HPO process?.
Answer: Single detached home under a single title. Single dwelling
attached to pre-existing building older than 10 years. Single dwelling
attached to a new non-residential building.
●● Who issues permits for a gas fireplace?.
Answer: Safety Authority (call Technical Safe BC)
