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