BC OWNER BUILDER NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 370
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
Order of inspections - (ANSWER)1: forms, basement and crawlspace
2: Plumbing, dampproofing, foundation drainage , sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sump, water service
3: plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas
4: framing inspection
5: insulation and vapour barrier
6: rainscreen/exterior finishs, drywall
7: building envelop inspection
8: final inspection
Which is not an acceptable method for determining the correct grading for a trench? - (ANSWER)An
experienced excavator says it's ok
At what depth is shoring required? - (ANSWER)1.2m/4ft
Which best describes the principle of rain waterterm-0 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
, BC OWNER BUILDER NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 370
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
What heights are end dams to be on windows and door flashings? - (ANSWER)25mm/1 inch
End dam use - (ANSWER)Stop water from coming in
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)
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
, BC OWNER BUILDER NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 370
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
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
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
Order of inspections - (ANSWER)1: forms, basement and crawlspace
2: Plumbing, dampproofing, foundation drainage , sanitary sewer, storm sewer, sump, water service
3: plumbing, electrical, mechanical, gas
4: framing inspection
5: insulation and vapour barrier
6: rainscreen/exterior finishs, drywall
7: building envelop inspection
8: final inspection
Which is not an acceptable method for determining the correct grading for a trench? - (ANSWER)An
experienced excavator says it's ok
At what depth is shoring required? - (ANSWER)1.2m/4ft
Which best describes the principle of rain waterterm-0 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
, BC OWNER BUILDER NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 370
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
What heights are end dams to be on windows and door flashings? - (ANSWER)25mm/1 inch
End dam use - (ANSWER)Stop water from coming in
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)
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
, BC OWNER BUILDER NEWEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM COMPLETE 370
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||BRAND NEW!!
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
