BC HOUSING EXAM COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
ANSWER: 1.2 meters (4 ft) How deep of a trench does shoring need to be?
Or how deep of an excavation does shoring need to be?
According to an expert excavator, ANSWER Which of the following
approaches to establishing the proper trench grading is unacceptable?
ANSWER: Construction and design that keeps water out of the building at all
times Which best sums up the rainwater deflection design principle?
ANSWER: CSA safety certification In Canada, which lighting certifications are
necessary?
The finer or smoother the finish, the higher the grit. ANSWER Which
sandpaper grit would produce the smoothest finish?
Any flight of stairs cannot be higher than 3.7 meters vertically. ANSWER How
high can one go up a set of stairs?
Three feet—ANSWER How far above a parapet wall or landing does a ladder
have to go at minimum?
25 mm/1 inch - REPLY How high should end dams be on flashings for
windows and doors?
When feasible, work in groups, and when the task is finished, call. ANSWER
How can inspections be made as effective as feasible, and when should they be
called?
Almost invariably, the answer At what point is an HRV necessary?
One detached house with one title. One solitary residence within or connected
to an existing structure that is more than ten years old. One dwelling unit in a
brand-new non-residential building or one connected to it. ANSWER Under the
owner-builder HPO method, what can be built?
, Technical safety is the new name for the safety authority. BC: ANSWER Who
grants gas fireplace permits?
Yes, you may work up to 200 A. ANSWER Is it possible for an owner-builder
to obtain their own electrical permit?
Roll or spray on a dry foundation that is at least two inches below grade.
ANSWER How should asphalt waterproofing be applied to a foundation?
Prior to installation, use an authorized primer. ANSWER How should a peel-
and-stick waterproof membrane foundation be applied?
Ten feet above the ground—ANSWER When is it necessary to erect a railing or
require workers to wear fall protective gear?
Six feet—ANSWER What is the minimum height required for a construction
fence surrounding a site?
Fill with additional concrete after installing the footing form at the appropriate
elevation. ANSWER The footer was buried two inches below the proper
elevation when it was installed. What must take place?
6-inch ANSWER How far must shingles overlap flashing when flashing is
installed for a roof valley?
Trapped moisture beneath with - ANSWER Why would a flat roof develop
blisters?
ANSWER: Clear drainage What should be done if water backs up in a skylight?
What must be done before beginning to put asphalt singles on a roof? put eve
protection.
Fastener approved by the lumber manufacturer: ANSWER What type of
fastener is OK for wood that has been pressure-treated or chromated cropper
arsenate treated?
When the temperature is above the frost line or in the floor—ANSWER When
is it appropriate to install insulation beneath a basement slab?
ANSWER: 1/4 of the slab In a concrete slab, how deep should the control joint
be?
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST VERSION
ANSWER: 1.2 meters (4 ft) How deep of a trench does shoring need to be?
Or how deep of an excavation does shoring need to be?
According to an expert excavator, ANSWER Which of the following
approaches to establishing the proper trench grading is unacceptable?
ANSWER: Construction and design that keeps water out of the building at all
times Which best sums up the rainwater deflection design principle?
ANSWER: CSA safety certification In Canada, which lighting certifications are
necessary?
The finer or smoother the finish, the higher the grit. ANSWER Which
sandpaper grit would produce the smoothest finish?
Any flight of stairs cannot be higher than 3.7 meters vertically. ANSWER How
high can one go up a set of stairs?
Three feet—ANSWER How far above a parapet wall or landing does a ladder
have to go at minimum?
25 mm/1 inch - REPLY How high should end dams be on flashings for
windows and doors?
When feasible, work in groups, and when the task is finished, call. ANSWER
How can inspections be made as effective as feasible, and when should they be
called?
Almost invariably, the answer At what point is an HRV necessary?
One detached house with one title. One solitary residence within or connected
to an existing structure that is more than ten years old. One dwelling unit in a
brand-new non-residential building or one connected to it. ANSWER Under the
owner-builder HPO method, what can be built?
, Technical safety is the new name for the safety authority. BC: ANSWER Who
grants gas fireplace permits?
Yes, you may work up to 200 A. ANSWER Is it possible for an owner-builder
to obtain their own electrical permit?
Roll or spray on a dry foundation that is at least two inches below grade.
ANSWER How should asphalt waterproofing be applied to a foundation?
Prior to installation, use an authorized primer. ANSWER How should a peel-
and-stick waterproof membrane foundation be applied?
Ten feet above the ground—ANSWER When is it necessary to erect a railing or
require workers to wear fall protective gear?
Six feet—ANSWER What is the minimum height required for a construction
fence surrounding a site?
Fill with additional concrete after installing the footing form at the appropriate
elevation. ANSWER The footer was buried two inches below the proper
elevation when it was installed. What must take place?
6-inch ANSWER How far must shingles overlap flashing when flashing is
installed for a roof valley?
Trapped moisture beneath with - ANSWER Why would a flat roof develop
blisters?
ANSWER: Clear drainage What should be done if water backs up in a skylight?
What must be done before beginning to put asphalt singles on a roof? put eve
protection.
Fastener approved by the lumber manufacturer: ANSWER What type of
fastener is OK for wood that has been pressure-treated or chromated cropper
arsenate treated?
When the temperature is above the frost line or in the floor—ANSWER When
is it appropriate to install insulation beneath a basement slab?
ANSWER: 1/4 of the slab In a concrete slab, how deep should the control joint
be?
