BC Owner Builder Exam | 2026/2027 Complete Questions
and Correct Answers | Graded A+ | Verified Answers |
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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)
Can an owner builder take out their own electrical permit? - Answer👀 Yes, up to 200A
What is the best way to apply asphalt waterproofing on a foundation? - Answer👀 Spray-
on or roll on dry foundation with 2in. below grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation? - Answer👀 After damp-proofing
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick waterproof membrane foundation? -
Answer👀 Use an approved primer before installing
What are gas meter installation requirements? - Answer👀 The distance from the gas vent
to the roof must be greater than the overhang of the roof, nothing can be with in 1m either
side or 4.5m above a gas meter
When do you need to install a handrail or have fall protection? - Answer👀 10ft, 4ft if no fall
protection
,How high does a construction fence around a site need to be? - Answer👀 6ft
When installing the footer, it was dug down 2in. deeper than what the elevation should be.
What needs to happen? - Answer👀 Install the footing form at proper elevation and fill with
extra concrete
When installing flashing for a roof valley how much do the asphalt shingles need to overlap?
- Answer👀 6in.
What would cause a blister on a flat roof? - Answer👀 Moisture trapped under roof
Water is backing up in a skylight, what do you do to fix it? - Answer👀 Clear drainage
What needs to be done first when starting to install asphalt shingles on a roof? - Answer👀
Install eve protection
What kind of fastener can you use in a wood that has been treated with chromated copper
arsenate? - Answer👀 Lumber manufacturer approved fastener
When should there be insulation under a basement slab? - Answer👀 When there is in
floor heating
How deep should the control joint be in a concrete slab? - Answer👀 1/4 of the slab
What kind of insulation should be installed under slab? - Answer👀 XPS
, What kind of insulation has the least moisture permeability? - Answer👀 XPS
When framing a header of a staircase where does the framer get the nailing pattern? -
Answer👀 Use the BC code section 9 nailing pattern
What document must the owner submit to WorkSafe BC prior to starting construction? -
Answer👀 Notice of project
What is the nailing/screw pattern for backer board? - Answer👀 Manufacturer approved
pattern
When installing a bi-fold door the door bings at the side jamb on the top. What can be done
to fix this? - Answer👀 Adjust the top pivot point
What should be done when joist and beams have contact with bare concrete walls? -
Answer👀 Use pressure treated wood and leave 12mm air space
What is the minimum depth for a beam support? - Answer👀 Not less than 89mm
When is a footing required? - Answer👀 Under walls, pilasters, columns, piers, fireplaces
and chimneys that bear on soil or rock
When is a footing inspection conducted? - Answer👀 When the forms and steel reinforcing
are complete, but prior to placing any concrete
What is the moisture permeability of 6mm poly? - Answer👀 0.03 US perm or 1.7 ng
and Correct Answers | Graded A+ | Verified Answers |
Latest Version | Brand New Version!
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)
Can an owner builder take out their own electrical permit? - Answer👀 Yes, up to 200A
What is the best way to apply asphalt waterproofing on a foundation? - Answer👀 Spray-
on or roll on dry foundation with 2in. below grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation? - Answer👀 After damp-proofing
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick waterproof membrane foundation? -
Answer👀 Use an approved primer before installing
What are gas meter installation requirements? - Answer👀 The distance from the gas vent
to the roof must be greater than the overhang of the roof, nothing can be with in 1m either
side or 4.5m above a gas meter
When do you need to install a handrail or have fall protection? - Answer👀 10ft, 4ft if no fall
protection
,How high does a construction fence around a site need to be? - Answer👀 6ft
When installing the footer, it was dug down 2in. deeper than what the elevation should be.
What needs to happen? - Answer👀 Install the footing form at proper elevation and fill with
extra concrete
When installing flashing for a roof valley how much do the asphalt shingles need to overlap?
- Answer👀 6in.
What would cause a blister on a flat roof? - Answer👀 Moisture trapped under roof
Water is backing up in a skylight, what do you do to fix it? - Answer👀 Clear drainage
What needs to be done first when starting to install asphalt shingles on a roof? - Answer👀
Install eve protection
What kind of fastener can you use in a wood that has been treated with chromated copper
arsenate? - Answer👀 Lumber manufacturer approved fastener
When should there be insulation under a basement slab? - Answer👀 When there is in
floor heating
How deep should the control joint be in a concrete slab? - Answer👀 1/4 of the slab
What kind of insulation should be installed under slab? - Answer👀 XPS
, What kind of insulation has the least moisture permeability? - Answer👀 XPS
When framing a header of a staircase where does the framer get the nailing pattern? -
Answer👀 Use the BC code section 9 nailing pattern
What document must the owner submit to WorkSafe BC prior to starting construction? -
Answer👀 Notice of project
What is the nailing/screw pattern for backer board? - Answer👀 Manufacturer approved
pattern
When installing a bi-fold door the door bings at the side jamb on the top. What can be done
to fix this? - Answer👀 Adjust the top pivot point
What should be done when joist and beams have contact with bare concrete walls? -
Answer👀 Use pressure treated wood and leave 12mm air space
What is the minimum depth for a beam support? - Answer👀 Not less than 89mm
When is a footing required? - Answer👀 Under walls, pilasters, columns, piers, fireplaces
and chimneys that bear on soil or rock
When is a footing inspection conducted? - Answer👀 When the forms and steel reinforcing
are complete, but prior to placing any concrete
What is the moisture permeability of 6mm poly? - Answer👀 0.03 US perm or 1.7 ng
