2026 Latest Owner Build Test with 350 Practice
Questions and Correct Verified Answers/ BC
Owner Build Authorization Exam Prep 2026
After building your second house how long do you have to wait to build your third
house?
a. 18 months
b. 5 years
c. 3 years
d. No wait - ANSWER-c
How many years on leased land to get accepted for owner builder authorization?
a. 10 years
b. 12 years
c. 20 years
d. 15 years - ANSWER-15
Can an owner-builder construct a duplex?
a. Only if permitted by municipal by-laws
b. Only with permission from HPO
c. Under no circumstances can this occur
d. Other - ANSWER-c
Who calls for inspection
a. Permit holder
pg. 1
,b. Home owner
c. Electrician
d. Sub-Contractor - ANSWER-a
The assessed value of your home goes up 300% with no improvements, what do
you do?
a. Call BC Assessment
b. Sell your home fast
c. Report to local municipality
d. Do nothing as it has no effect on market value - ANSWER-a
When working full-time, how do you manage your house-building project?
a. You remotely manage your construction
b. Hire a relative to manage the project
c. Engage sub-trade personally, supervise whenever possible
d. Other - ANSWER-c
What most affects the strength of concrete?
a. Aggregate size
b. Air entrapment
c. Cement and water
d. Other - ANSWER-c
How many years is the owner builder responsible for building envelope?
a. 5
b. 2
pg. 2
,c. 10
d. 15 - ANSWER-a
How many years is the owner builder responsible for structural?
a. 2
b. 10
c. 15
d. 5 - ANSWER-b
What is the best practice for framing a foundation
a. Square corners first and brace
b. Cut twice, measure once
c. Hire a professional for all concrete pours
d. Get corners near square and adjust later - ANSWER-a
How should you store a propane cylinder on a job site?
a. On their side
b. Upright and Secured
c. Dry and warm
d. Secured to the kettle - ANSWER-b
What is the most appropriate bridging/blocking for a non-engineered floor?
a. Cross-bridging at 7' OC max
b. 2 x 4 at 6' OC max
c. Install continuous stiffeners 2' on center
pg. 3
, d. Install vertical stiffeners at 2' - ANSWER-a
When do you need to install a handrail or wear fall protection?
a. When a worker has the potential to fall from a height of 1 m
b. When a worker has the potential to fall from a height of 6 m
c. When a worker has the potential to fall from a height of 3 m
d. Never before occupancy - ANSWER-c
When are sprinklers required in a SFD
a. Only required if local bylaws require them
b. > 10 minutes' fire response time
c. > 200M from hydrant
d. Within a fire hazard zone - ANSWER-a
When are sprinklers required in a SFD
a. Only required if local bylaws require them
b. > 10 minutes' fire response time
c. > 200M from hydrant
d. Within a fire hazard zone - ANSWER-a
Which of the following is not a property of WRB (TyeK)
a. Vapour Proof
b. Roll On
c. Not Vapour Proof
d. High insulation value - ANSWER-c
pg. 4
Questions and Correct Verified Answers/ BC
Owner Build Authorization Exam Prep 2026
After building your second house how long do you have to wait to build your third
house?
a. 18 months
b. 5 years
c. 3 years
d. No wait - ANSWER-c
How many years on leased land to get accepted for owner builder authorization?
a. 10 years
b. 12 years
c. 20 years
d. 15 years - ANSWER-15
Can an owner-builder construct a duplex?
a. Only if permitted by municipal by-laws
b. Only with permission from HPO
c. Under no circumstances can this occur
d. Other - ANSWER-c
Who calls for inspection
a. Permit holder
pg. 1
,b. Home owner
c. Electrician
d. Sub-Contractor - ANSWER-a
The assessed value of your home goes up 300% with no improvements, what do
you do?
a. Call BC Assessment
b. Sell your home fast
c. Report to local municipality
d. Do nothing as it has no effect on market value - ANSWER-a
When working full-time, how do you manage your house-building project?
a. You remotely manage your construction
b. Hire a relative to manage the project
c. Engage sub-trade personally, supervise whenever possible
d. Other - ANSWER-c
What most affects the strength of concrete?
a. Aggregate size
b. Air entrapment
c. Cement and water
d. Other - ANSWER-c
How many years is the owner builder responsible for building envelope?
a. 5
b. 2
pg. 2
,c. 10
d. 15 - ANSWER-a
How many years is the owner builder responsible for structural?
a. 2
b. 10
c. 15
d. 5 - ANSWER-b
What is the best practice for framing a foundation
a. Square corners first and brace
b. Cut twice, measure once
c. Hire a professional for all concrete pours
d. Get corners near square and adjust later - ANSWER-a
How should you store a propane cylinder on a job site?
a. On their side
b. Upright and Secured
c. Dry and warm
d. Secured to the kettle - ANSWER-b
What is the most appropriate bridging/blocking for a non-engineered floor?
a. Cross-bridging at 7' OC max
b. 2 x 4 at 6' OC max
c. Install continuous stiffeners 2' on center
pg. 3
, d. Install vertical stiffeners at 2' - ANSWER-a
When do you need to install a handrail or wear fall protection?
a. When a worker has the potential to fall from a height of 1 m
b. When a worker has the potential to fall from a height of 6 m
c. When a worker has the potential to fall from a height of 3 m
d. Never before occupancy - ANSWER-c
When are sprinklers required in a SFD
a. Only required if local bylaws require them
b. > 10 minutes' fire response time
c. > 200M from hydrant
d. Within a fire hazard zone - ANSWER-a
When are sprinklers required in a SFD
a. Only required if local bylaws require them
b. > 10 minutes' fire response time
c. > 200M from hydrant
d. Within a fire hazard zone - ANSWER-a
Which of the following is not a property of WRB (TyeK)
a. Vapour Proof
b. Roll On
c. Not Vapour Proof
d. High insulation value - ANSWER-c
pg. 4
