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BC OWNER BUILDER 2026 100% PASS
ASSURED EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS
Order of inspections - correct 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?
- correct answer- An experienced excavator
says it's ok
At what depth is shoring required? - correct
answer- 1.2m/4ft
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Which best describes the principle of rain
waterterm-0 deflection? - correct answer-
Design and construction that prevents water
from ever entering
What lighting safety certifications are
required in Canada? - correct answer- CSA
safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest
result? - correct answer- Higher grit with get
a smoother finish
What is the maximum rise in a flight of
stairs? - correct 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? -
correct answer- 3ft
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What heights are end dams to be on windows and
door flashings? - correct answer- 25mm/1 inch
End dam use - correct answer- Stop water from
coming in
When should you call for inspectors to make
them efficient as possible? - correct answer-
Group inspectors together when possible and
call when work is complete
When is an HRV required? - correct answer-
Almost always
What can you build under the owner-builder HPO
process? - correct 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.
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Who issues permits for a gas fireplace? -
correct answer- Safety Authority (call
Technical Safe BC)
Can an owner builder take out their own
electrical permit? - correct answer- Yes, up
to 200A
What is the best way to apply asphalt
waterproofing on a foundation? - correct
answer- Spray-on or roll on dry foundation
with 2in. below grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a
foundation? - correct answer- After damp-
proofing
What do you need to do when applying a peel
and stick waterproof membrane foundation? -
correct answer- Use an approved primer before
installing
BC OWNER BUILDER 2026 100% PASS
ASSURED EXAMINATION SOLUTIONS
Order of inspections - correct 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?
- correct answer- An experienced excavator
says it's ok
At what depth is shoring required? - correct
answer- 1.2m/4ft
,2 | Page
Which best describes the principle of rain
waterterm-0 deflection? - correct answer-
Design and construction that prevents water
from ever entering
What lighting safety certifications are
required in Canada? - correct answer- CSA
safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest
result? - correct answer- Higher grit with get
a smoother finish
What is the maximum rise in a flight of
stairs? - correct 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? -
correct answer- 3ft
,3 | Page
What heights are end dams to be on windows and
door flashings? - correct answer- 25mm/1 inch
End dam use - correct answer- Stop water from
coming in
When should you call for inspectors to make
them efficient as possible? - correct answer-
Group inspectors together when possible and
call when work is complete
When is an HRV required? - correct answer-
Almost always
What can you build under the owner-builder HPO
process? - correct 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.
, 4 | Page
Who issues permits for a gas fireplace? -
correct answer- Safety Authority (call
Technical Safe BC)
Can an owner builder take out their own
electrical permit? - correct answer- Yes, up
to 200A
What is the best way to apply asphalt
waterproofing on a foundation? - correct
answer- Spray-on or roll on dry foundation
with 2in. below grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a
foundation? - correct answer- After damp-
proofing
What do you need to do when applying a peel
and stick waterproof membrane foundation? -
correct answer- Use an approved primer before
installing
