BC OWNER BUILDER AUTHORIZATION
ACTUAL EXAM 2026| 400 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |
RATED A+
What is the difference between option third party home insurance and
mandatory licensed builder home insurance?
a. There is no difference
b. Optional is 5 years, licensed builder is 10 years
c. Optional only covers labour and materials
d. Optional only covers water egress - ANSWER- a
What is 1 inch equivalent to?
a. 25.4mm
b. 25.4cm
c. 1.5mm
d. 1.5cm - ANSWER- a
What is 1 foot equivalent to?
a. 0.4500m
b. 0.3048m
c. 0.2540m
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,d. 25.4cm - ANSWER- b
What is equivalent to 1 meter?
a. 1000mm
b. 25.4in
c. 4ft
d. 1000cm - ANSWER- a
Why is clay tile roof not a good option for the west coast?
a. Susceptible to leaks
b. Expensive to source materials
c. Heavy tiles are dangerous in an earthquake
d. Difficult to find expert trades - ANSWER- c
When a balcony membrane is used, what is the minimum slope
percentage?
a. 5%
b. 2%
c. 1%
d. Depends on location - ANSWER- b
What is the minimum spacing for a deck (boards)?
a. 2 inch
2
,b. 1/8 inch
c. 2/3 inch
d. 1 inch - ANSWER- b
108.Most efficient insulation for framed walls?
a. Spray Foam Insulation
b. Loose-Fill Insulation
c. Batt Insulation
d. Reflective Insulation - ANSWER- c
How many jobs can a sole sub-contractor do before they must
be a licensed builder and provide home warranty insurance?
a. Max 1
b. Max 5
c. Max 3
d. Max 2 - ANSWER- d
110.What is the "live load" capacity on a floor?
a. 5kPa
b. 5Pa
c. 2.4Pa
d. 2.4kPa - ANSWER- d
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, Balconies and Decks must be designed to carry?
a. 1.9 kPa
b. 2.4 Pa
c. 2.4 kPa
d. 1.9 Pa - ANSWER- a
What must you remember when framing in a direct vent gas fireplace?
a. Leave clearance between the unit and framing
b. Intake Valve must be vertical
c. You should not be installing direct vent gas fireplace
d. Make the seals as air tight as possible - ANSWER- a
What must a principle of a farm corporation do to
receive an HPO permit?
a. Must not sell land for one year
b. Request a rezoning of the property
c. File special resolution not to sell interest in land for 1yr
d. Owner builder cannot work with farming applications - ANSWER- c
Which of the following best describes a chimney flue?
a. An intake for fresh air
b. Exhaust for a wood burning fireplace only
c. Manual vent for greater oxygen exposure
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ACTUAL EXAM 2026| 400 QUESTIONS
AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS |
RATED A+
What is the difference between option third party home insurance and
mandatory licensed builder home insurance?
a. There is no difference
b. Optional is 5 years, licensed builder is 10 years
c. Optional only covers labour and materials
d. Optional only covers water egress - ANSWER- a
What is 1 inch equivalent to?
a. 25.4mm
b. 25.4cm
c. 1.5mm
d. 1.5cm - ANSWER- a
What is 1 foot equivalent to?
a. 0.4500m
b. 0.3048m
c. 0.2540m
1
,d. 25.4cm - ANSWER- b
What is equivalent to 1 meter?
a. 1000mm
b. 25.4in
c. 4ft
d. 1000cm - ANSWER- a
Why is clay tile roof not a good option for the west coast?
a. Susceptible to leaks
b. Expensive to source materials
c. Heavy tiles are dangerous in an earthquake
d. Difficult to find expert trades - ANSWER- c
When a balcony membrane is used, what is the minimum slope
percentage?
a. 5%
b. 2%
c. 1%
d. Depends on location - ANSWER- b
What is the minimum spacing for a deck (boards)?
a. 2 inch
2
,b. 1/8 inch
c. 2/3 inch
d. 1 inch - ANSWER- b
108.Most efficient insulation for framed walls?
a. Spray Foam Insulation
b. Loose-Fill Insulation
c. Batt Insulation
d. Reflective Insulation - ANSWER- c
How many jobs can a sole sub-contractor do before they must
be a licensed builder and provide home warranty insurance?
a. Max 1
b. Max 5
c. Max 3
d. Max 2 - ANSWER- d
110.What is the "live load" capacity on a floor?
a. 5kPa
b. 5Pa
c. 2.4Pa
d. 2.4kPa - ANSWER- d
3
, Balconies and Decks must be designed to carry?
a. 1.9 kPa
b. 2.4 Pa
c. 2.4 kPa
d. 1.9 Pa - ANSWER- a
What must you remember when framing in a direct vent gas fireplace?
a. Leave clearance between the unit and framing
b. Intake Valve must be vertical
c. You should not be installing direct vent gas fireplace
d. Make the seals as air tight as possible - ANSWER- a
What must a principle of a farm corporation do to
receive an HPO permit?
a. Must not sell land for one year
b. Request a rezoning of the property
c. File special resolution not to sell interest in land for 1yr
d. Owner builder cannot work with farming applications - ANSWER- c
Which of the following best describes a chimney flue?
a. An intake for fresh air
b. Exhaust for a wood burning fireplace only
c. Manual vent for greater oxygen exposure
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