BC Owner Builder Exam
Questions And Correct
Answers
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
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
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
Questions And Correct
Answers
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
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
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
