BC HOUSING EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
1.2 meters (4feet) - ANS At what depth of trench is shoring required? Or at what depth of an
excavation is shoring required?
An experienced excavator says so - ANS Which of the following is not an acceptable method
for determining the correct grading for a trench?
Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering - ANS Which best describes
the design principle of rain water deflection?
CSA safety certification - ANS What lighting certifications are required in Canada?
The higher the grit the finer/smoother the finish - ANS What grit of sandpaper would get the
smoothest result?
The vertical height any flight stairs shall not exceed 3.7 m - ANS What is the maximum rise in
a flight of stairs?
3 feet - ANS What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend above a parapet wall
or landing?
25mm/1 inch - ANS What heights are end dams to be on window and door flashings?
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Group together when possible and call when work is complete - ANS When to call for
inspections and how to make them efficient as possible?
almost always - ANS When is an HRV required?
Single detached home under a single title. One single dwelling unit in or attached to a pre-
existing building older than 10 years. One single dwelling unit in or attached to a new non-
residential building. - ANS What can you build under the owner builder HPO process?
Safety authority now called technical safety BC - ANS Who issues permits for a gas fireplace?
Yes, work up to 200 A is allowed - ANS Can an owner builder take out his or her own
electrical permit?
Spray on or roll on dry foundation with 2 inch (max) below grade - ANS What is the best
practice to apply asphalt waterproofing on a foundation?
Use an approved primer before installing - ANS What do you need to do when applying a
peel and stick waterproof membrane foundation?
10 feet above grade - ANS When do you need to install a handrail, or have worker wear fall
protection?
6 feet - ANS How high does a construction fence around a site need to be?
Install the footing form at proper elevation and fill with extra concrete - ANS When installing
the footer, it was dug down 2 inches deeper than what the elevation should be. What needs to
happen?
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
ANSWERS 2026 VERIFIED.
1.2 meters (4feet) - ANS At what depth of trench is shoring required? Or at what depth of an
excavation is shoring required?
An experienced excavator says so - ANS Which of the following is not an acceptable method
for determining the correct grading for a trench?
Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering - ANS Which best describes
the design principle of rain water deflection?
CSA safety certification - ANS What lighting certifications are required in Canada?
The higher the grit the finer/smoother the finish - ANS What grit of sandpaper would get the
smoothest result?
The vertical height any flight stairs shall not exceed 3.7 m - ANS What is the maximum rise in
a flight of stairs?
3 feet - ANS What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend above a parapet wall
or landing?
25mm/1 inch - ANS What heights are end dams to be on window and door flashings?
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
, Group together when possible and call when work is complete - ANS When to call for
inspections and how to make them efficient as possible?
almost always - ANS When is an HRV required?
Single detached home under a single title. One single dwelling unit in or attached to a pre-
existing building older than 10 years. One single dwelling unit in or attached to a new non-
residential building. - ANS What can you build under the owner builder HPO process?
Safety authority now called technical safety BC - ANS Who issues permits for a gas fireplace?
Yes, work up to 200 A is allowed - ANS Can an owner builder take out his or her own
electrical permit?
Spray on or roll on dry foundation with 2 inch (max) below grade - ANS What is the best
practice to apply asphalt waterproofing on a foundation?
Use an approved primer before installing - ANS What do you need to do when applying a
peel and stick waterproof membrane foundation?
10 feet above grade - ANS When do you need to install a handrail, or have worker wear fall
protection?
6 feet - ANS How high does a construction fence around a site need to be?
Install the footing form at proper elevation and fill with extra concrete - ANS When installing
the footer, it was dug down 2 inches deeper than what the elevation should be. What needs to
happen?
@2026/2027 ALLRIGHTS RESERVED.
