Owner Builder Test UPDATED ACTUAL
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
At what depth is shoring required? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.2m/4ft
Which is not an acceptable method for determining the correct grading for a trench? -
CORRECT ANSWER - An experienced excavator says it's ok
Which best describes the principle of rain water deflection? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering
What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER - CSA
safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result? - CORRECT ANSWER - Higher
grit with get a smoother finish
What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3ft
What heights are end dams to be on windows and door flashings? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 25mm/1 inch
When should you call for inspectors to make them efficient as possible? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Group inspectors together when possible and call when work is complete
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. 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Safety Authority (call
Technical Safe BC)
Can an owner builder take out their own electrical permit? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes,
up to 200A
What is the best way to apply asphalt waterproofing on a foundation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Spray-on or roll on dry foundation with 2in. below grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation? - CORRECT ANSWER - After
damp-proofing
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick waterproof membrane foundation? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Use an approved primer before installing
What are gas meter installation requirements? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
10ft, 4ft if no fall protection
How high does a construction fence around a site need to be? - CORRECT ANSWER - 6ft
Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
At what depth is shoring required? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1.2m/4ft
Which is not an acceptable method for determining the correct grading for a trench? -
CORRECT ANSWER - An experienced excavator says it's ok
Which best describes the principle of rain water deflection? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering
What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada? - CORRECT ANSWER - CSA
safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result? - CORRECT ANSWER - Higher
grit with get a smoother finish
What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? - CORRECT 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? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 3ft
What heights are end dams to be on windows and door flashings? - CORRECT
ANSWER - 25mm/1 inch
When should you call for inspectors to make them efficient as possible? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Group inspectors together when possible and call when work is complete
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. 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - Safety Authority (call
Technical Safe BC)
Can an owner builder take out their own electrical permit? - CORRECT ANSWER - Yes,
up to 200A
What is the best way to apply asphalt waterproofing on a foundation? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Spray-on or roll on dry foundation with 2in. below grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation? - CORRECT ANSWER - After
damp-proofing
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick waterproof membrane foundation? -
CORRECT ANSWER - Use an approved primer before installing
What are gas meter installation requirements? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -
10ft, 4ft if no fall protection
How high does a construction fence around a site need to be? - CORRECT ANSWER - 6ft
