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BC OWNER BUILDER 2025/2026 EXAM WITH
CURRENTLTY COMPLETE TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS/GUARANTEED
PASS/TOP-RATED A+.
BC
Ace your BC Owner Builder exam with this targeted guide,
designed to master British Columbia's specific building codes,
construction standards, and project management
responsibilities. This resource delivers practical, scenario-
based questions and verified answers covering permits,
inspections, and legal obligations for residential construction.
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
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Which of the following best describes the third law of
thermodynamics? ...... ANSWER ....... Heat flows from
an area of high heat to low heat
For differential grades, what is the minimum run for step
footings? ...... ANSWER ....... 2ft
When you build footing on sloped land, what do you use?
...... ANSWER ....... Step footing
Nail pattern for vertical and horizontal application of panel-
type sheathing? ...... ANSWER ....... 6" on edge; 12"
elsewhere
What is the maximum perm rating allowed for an exterior
wall assembly? ...... ANSWER ....... 60ng (1.05)
Where do you vent Radon gas? ...... ANSWER ....... Wall
or roof
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The assessment value of your home goes up by 150% in the
first year what do you do? ...... ANSWER ....... Call BC
assessment
How many days to file a lien ...... ANSWER ....... 45
days
How do you make sure the house is square? ...... ANSWER
....... By 3 4 5, measure and use pythagoras
Why is ICF or insulated concrete form used? ...... ANSWER
....... Better R-value
Best way to make a duct energy efficient ...... ANSWER
....... Tape Joints and insulate
Why shouldn't both concrete and wood be used together
when framing? ...... ANSWER ....... They expand and
contract differently
What is true of metal roofing material? ...... ANSWER .......
Lasts 40 years
BC OWNER BUILDER 2025/2026 EXAM WITH
CURRENTLTY COMPLETE TESTING QUESTIONS AND
DETAILED CORRECT ANSWERS/GUARANTEED
PASS/TOP-RATED A+.
BC
Ace your BC Owner Builder exam with this targeted guide,
designed to master British Columbia's specific building codes,
construction standards, and project management
responsibilities. This resource delivers practical, scenario-
based questions and verified answers covering permits,
inspections, and legal obligations for residential construction.
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
, Page 2 of 30
Which of the following best describes the third law of
thermodynamics? ...... ANSWER ....... Heat flows from
an area of high heat to low heat
For differential grades, what is the minimum run for step
footings? ...... ANSWER ....... 2ft
When you build footing on sloped land, what do you use?
...... ANSWER ....... Step footing
Nail pattern for vertical and horizontal application of panel-
type sheathing? ...... ANSWER ....... 6" on edge; 12"
elsewhere
What is the maximum perm rating allowed for an exterior
wall assembly? ...... ANSWER ....... 60ng (1.05)
Where do you vent Radon gas? ...... ANSWER ....... Wall
or roof
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The assessment value of your home goes up by 150% in the
first year what do you do? ...... ANSWER ....... Call BC
assessment
How many days to file a lien ...... ANSWER ....... 45
days
How do you make sure the house is square? ...... ANSWER
....... By 3 4 5, measure and use pythagoras
Why is ICF or insulated concrete form used? ...... ANSWER
....... Better R-value
Best way to make a duct energy efficient ...... ANSWER
....... Tape Joints and insulate
Why shouldn't both concrete and wood be used together
when framing? ...... ANSWER ....... They expand and
contract differently
What is true of metal roofing material? ...... ANSWER .......
Lasts 40 years
