Home Owner General Contracting Exam B.C.
At what depth of trench is shoring require / At what depth 1.2 Meters or 4 feet
of an excavation is shoring required?
Which of the following is not an acceptable method for An experienced excavator says it's ok
determining the correct grading for a trench?
Which best describes the design principle of rain water Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering
deflection?
What lighting certifications are required in Canada? CSA safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get smoothest result? (150 / The higher the grit, the finer/smoother the finish. When finishing a surface, you
180/etc.) typically start with a low grit and work up to a high grit
What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? 3.7 meters or 12.14 feet
What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend 3 feet
above a parapet wall or landing?
If you have a 4m ladder, how far from the wall does the 75 degrees = 1 horizontal to 4 vertical so 1m. 4:1 ratio
base of the ladder have to be?
What heights are end dams to be on window and door 25 mm / 1 inch (from BCBC)
flashings?
When to call for inspections and how to make them Group together when possible and call when work is complete
efficient as possible?
, When is an HRV required? Almost always:
"Effective December 19, 2014 residential dwelling units, such as houses, apartments
and secondary suites will be required to have a principal ventilation system that
exhausts air from bathrooms and kitchens and supplies fresh air to bedrooms and
living areas [9.32.3.3.]" "Some small dwelling units in mild climates are permitted to
supply fresh air through passive vents [9.32.3.4.(6)], but for most dwelling units
exhaust and supply will require a mechanical fan
What can you build under the owner-builder HPO Single detached home under a single title.
process One single dwelling unit in or attached to a pre-existing building older than
10 years (includes the addition of a unit to convert a detached home to a duplex,
or conversion of a duplex to triplex, or conversion of non-residential space to
a dwelling unit).
One single dwelling unit in or attached to a new non-residential building (one only
per building, such as a caretaker suite or home built above a family-run store).
Who issues permits for a gas fireplace? Safety Authority → now call Technical Safety BC
Which of the following is not allowed under the New dwelling unit attached to building newer than 10 years old
HPO owner-builder program?
Can an owner builder take out his or her own electrical Yes - work up to 200A is allowed.
permit?
Under what condition can an Owner Builder pull an When the Owner Builder will be performing electrical rough-in only.
electrical permit? Up to 200A 170V
What is the best practice to apply asphalt waterproofing Spray-on or roll on dry foundation with 2inch (max) below grade
on a foundation?
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation After damp-proofing
Best practice for waterproofing on foundation Spray or roll 12 inch above grade on dry surface)
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick Use an approved primer before installing
waterproof membrane foundation?
What is the distance of the gas vent to the roof in relation The distance from the gas vent to the roof must be greater than the overhang of
to the overhang? the roof.
What is the distance of anything (like gas appliance . Nothing (no gas appliance exhaust vents) within 1m either side and 4.5 meters
vents) from the gas meter? above
What is the distance of a fan powered intake from a gas 3.5m radius
meter?
When do you need to install a handrail, or have worker 3m or 10 feet above grade
wear fall protection
At what depth of trench is shoring require / At what depth 1.2 Meters or 4 feet
of an excavation is shoring required?
Which of the following is not an acceptable method for An experienced excavator says it's ok
determining the correct grading for a trench?
Which best describes the design principle of rain water Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering
deflection?
What lighting certifications are required in Canada? CSA safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get smoothest result? (150 / The higher the grit, the finer/smoother the finish. When finishing a surface, you
180/etc.) typically start with a low grit and work up to a high grit
What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? 3.7 meters or 12.14 feet
What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend 3 feet
above a parapet wall or landing?
If you have a 4m ladder, how far from the wall does the 75 degrees = 1 horizontal to 4 vertical so 1m. 4:1 ratio
base of the ladder have to be?
What heights are end dams to be on window and door 25 mm / 1 inch (from BCBC)
flashings?
When to call for inspections and how to make them Group together when possible and call when work is complete
efficient as possible?
, When is an HRV required? Almost always:
"Effective December 19, 2014 residential dwelling units, such as houses, apartments
and secondary suites will be required to have a principal ventilation system that
exhausts air from bathrooms and kitchens and supplies fresh air to bedrooms and
living areas [9.32.3.3.]" "Some small dwelling units in mild climates are permitted to
supply fresh air through passive vents [9.32.3.4.(6)], but for most dwelling units
exhaust and supply will require a mechanical fan
What can you build under the owner-builder HPO Single detached home under a single title.
process One single dwelling unit in or attached to a pre-existing building older than
10 years (includes the addition of a unit to convert a detached home to a duplex,
or conversion of a duplex to triplex, or conversion of non-residential space to
a dwelling unit).
One single dwelling unit in or attached to a new non-residential building (one only
per building, such as a caretaker suite or home built above a family-run store).
Who issues permits for a gas fireplace? Safety Authority → now call Technical Safety BC
Which of the following is not allowed under the New dwelling unit attached to building newer than 10 years old
HPO owner-builder program?
Can an owner builder take out his or her own electrical Yes - work up to 200A is allowed.
permit?
Under what condition can an Owner Builder pull an When the Owner Builder will be performing electrical rough-in only.
electrical permit? Up to 200A 170V
What is the best practice to apply asphalt waterproofing Spray-on or roll on dry foundation with 2inch (max) below grade
on a foundation?
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation After damp-proofing
Best practice for waterproofing on foundation Spray or roll 12 inch above grade on dry surface)
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick Use an approved primer before installing
waterproof membrane foundation?
What is the distance of the gas vent to the roof in relation The distance from the gas vent to the roof must be greater than the overhang of
to the overhang? the roof.
What is the distance of anything (like gas appliance . Nothing (no gas appliance exhaust vents) within 1m either side and 4.5 meters
vents) from the gas meter? above
What is the distance of a fan powered intake from a gas 3.5m radius
meter?
When do you need to install a handrail, or have worker 3m or 10 feet above grade
wear fall protection
