Owner Builder | 68 Questions and Answers(A+ Solution guide)

At what depth is shoring required? - 1.2m/4ft Which is not an acceptable method for determining the correct grading for a trench? - An experienced excavator says it's ok Which best describes the principle of rain water deflection? - Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada? - CSA safety certification What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result? - Higher grit with get a smoother finish What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? - 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? - 3ft What heights are end dams to be on windows and door flashings? - 25mm/1 inch When should you call for inspectors to make them efficient as possible? - Group inspectors together when possible and call when work is complete When is an HRV required? - Almost always What can you build under the owner-builder HPO process? - 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? - Safety Authority (call Technical Safe BC) Can an owner builder take out their own electrical permit? - Yes, up to 200A