BC OWNER BUILDER 2025 - COMPLETE 370 QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT, DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
| GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW!
When using spray foam insulation as a vapour barrier - - ANS✔️--It must
be thick enough to meet vapour barrier requirements
1 in - - ANS✔️--25.4 mm
1 ft - - ANS✔️--0.3048 m
Why is clay tile roof not a good option for the west coast? - - ANS✔️--
Dangerous for earthquakes
When balcony membrane is used, what is the minimum slope
percentage? - - ANS✔️--2%
,By properly spacing decking, some allowance for wood movement,
drainage, and drying is provided. What is the minimum spacing of deck
boards? - - ANS✔️--1/8'
Most efficient insulation for framed walls? - - ANS✔️--Batt insulation
How many jobs can a sole sub-contractor do before they must be
licensed builder and provide home warranty insurance? - - ANS✔️--2
jobs
What is the "live load" capacity on a floor? - - ANS✔️--2.4 kPa
Balconies, decks, and other platforms must be designed to carry? - -
ANS✔️--1.9 kPa; Attic load is 0.35 kPa
What is required for an interior access attic door? - - ANS✔️--Weather
Stripping and Insulation
,What must you remember when framing in a direct vent gas fireplace?
- - ANS✔️--Leave clearance between the unit and the framing
What must a principle of a farm corporation do to receive an HPO
permit? - - ANS✔️--Must file special resolution not to sell interest in land
for one year
Which of the following best describes a chimney flue? - - ANS✔️--A flue
is a duct, pipe, or opening in a chimney for conveying exhaust gases
from a fireplace, furnace, water heater, boiler, or generator to the
outdoors
What is the best practice for framing a foundation? - - ANS✔️--Square
corners first and brace
How should you store propane cylinders on a job site? - - ANS✔️--
Upright and secured
, What is the most appropriate bridging / blocking for a non-engineered
floor? - - ANS✔️--Cross-bridging at 7' OC max
How do you properly install rigid insulation in a cavity wall? - - ANS✔️--
Directly against the concrete
When are sprinklers required in a SFD? - - ANS✔️--Only required if local
bylaws require them
Minimum horizontal overlap for building paper? - - ANS✔️--100mm or 4"
How do you square up a wall when framing? - - ANS✔️--Measure
diagonals
Which two materials most affect the strength of concrete? - - ANS✔️--
Cement and water
When do you call for a framing inspection? - - ANS✔️--When the framing
is complete, and HVAC and plumbing are roughed in
WITH CORRECT, DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
| GRADED A+ | BRAND NEW!
When using spray foam insulation as a vapour barrier - - ANS✔️--It must
be thick enough to meet vapour barrier requirements
1 in - - ANS✔️--25.4 mm
1 ft - - ANS✔️--0.3048 m
Why is clay tile roof not a good option for the west coast? - - ANS✔️--
Dangerous for earthquakes
When balcony membrane is used, what is the minimum slope
percentage? - - ANS✔️--2%
,By properly spacing decking, some allowance for wood movement,
drainage, and drying is provided. What is the minimum spacing of deck
boards? - - ANS✔️--1/8'
Most efficient insulation for framed walls? - - ANS✔️--Batt insulation
How many jobs can a sole sub-contractor do before they must be
licensed builder and provide home warranty insurance? - - ANS✔️--2
jobs
What is the "live load" capacity on a floor? - - ANS✔️--2.4 kPa
Balconies, decks, and other platforms must be designed to carry? - -
ANS✔️--1.9 kPa; Attic load is 0.35 kPa
What is required for an interior access attic door? - - ANS✔️--Weather
Stripping and Insulation
,What must you remember when framing in a direct vent gas fireplace?
- - ANS✔️--Leave clearance between the unit and the framing
What must a principle of a farm corporation do to receive an HPO
permit? - - ANS✔️--Must file special resolution not to sell interest in land
for one year
Which of the following best describes a chimney flue? - - ANS✔️--A flue
is a duct, pipe, or opening in a chimney for conveying exhaust gases
from a fireplace, furnace, water heater, boiler, or generator to the
outdoors
What is the best practice for framing a foundation? - - ANS✔️--Square
corners first and brace
How should you store propane cylinders on a job site? - - ANS✔️--
Upright and secured
, What is the most appropriate bridging / blocking for a non-engineered
floor? - - ANS✔️--Cross-bridging at 7' OC max
How do you properly install rigid insulation in a cavity wall? - - ANS✔️--
Directly against the concrete
When are sprinklers required in a SFD? - - ANS✔️--Only required if local
bylaws require them
Minimum horizontal overlap for building paper? - - ANS✔️--100mm or 4"
How do you square up a wall when framing? - - ANS✔️--Measure
diagonals
Which two materials most affect the strength of concrete? - - ANS✔️--
Cement and water
When do you call for a framing inspection? - - ANS✔️--When the framing
is complete, and HVAC and plumbing are roughed in
