What is the best way to apply asphalt waterproofing on a foundation? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Spray-on or roll on dry foundation with 2in. below
grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>After damp-proofing
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick waterproof
membrane foundation? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Use an approved primer
before installing
What are gas meter installation requirements? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>The distance from the gas vent to the roof must be
greater than the overhang of the roof, nothing can be with in 1m either
side or 4.5m above a gas meter
When is an HRV required? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Almost always
What can you build under the owner-builder HPO process? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>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.
,Who issues permits for a gas fireplace? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Safety
Authority (call Technical Safe BC)
Can an owner builder take out their own electrical permit? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Yes, up to 200A
When do you need to install a handrail or have fall protection? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>10ft, 4ft if no fall protection
How high does a construction fence around a site need to be? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>6ft
When installing the footer, it was dug down 2in. deeper than what the
elevation should be. What needs to happen? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Install the footing form at proper elevation and fill
with extra concrete
When installing flashing for a roof valley how much do the asphalt
shingles need to overlap? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>6in.
What would cause a blister on a flat roof? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Moisture trapped under roof
Order of inspections - <<<<ANSWERS>>>
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? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>An experienced excavator says it's
ok
At what depth is shoring required? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>1.2m/4ft
Which best describes the principle of rain waterterm-0 deflection? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Design and construction that prevents water from
ever entering
What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>CSA safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Higher grit with get a smoother finish
What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>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? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>3ft
What heights are end dams to be on windows and door flashings? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>25mm/1 inch
End dam use - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Stop water from coming in
When should you call for inspectors to make them efficient as possible?
- <<<<ANSWERS>>>Group inspectors together when possible and call
when work is complete
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Spray-on or roll on dry foundation with 2in. below
grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>After damp-proofing
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick waterproof
membrane foundation? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Use an approved primer
before installing
What are gas meter installation requirements? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>The distance from the gas vent to the roof must be
greater than the overhang of the roof, nothing can be with in 1m either
side or 4.5m above a gas meter
When is an HRV required? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Almost always
What can you build under the owner-builder HPO process? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>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.
,Who issues permits for a gas fireplace? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Safety
Authority (call Technical Safe BC)
Can an owner builder take out their own electrical permit? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Yes, up to 200A
When do you need to install a handrail or have fall protection? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>10ft, 4ft if no fall protection
How high does a construction fence around a site need to be? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>6ft
When installing the footer, it was dug down 2in. deeper than what the
elevation should be. What needs to happen? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Install the footing form at proper elevation and fill
with extra concrete
When installing flashing for a roof valley how much do the asphalt
shingles need to overlap? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>6in.
What would cause a blister on a flat roof? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Moisture trapped under roof
Order of inspections - <<<<ANSWERS>>>
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? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>An experienced excavator says it's
ok
At what depth is shoring required? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>1.2m/4ft
Which best describes the principle of rain waterterm-0 deflection? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Design and construction that prevents water from
ever entering
What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>CSA safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>Higher grit with get a smoother finish
What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>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? - <<<<ANSWERS>>>3ft
What heights are end dams to be on windows and door flashings? -
<<<<ANSWERS>>>25mm/1 inch
End dam use - <<<<ANSWERS>>>Stop water from coming in
When should you call for inspectors to make them efficient as possible?
- <<<<ANSWERS>>>Group inspectors together when possible and call
when work is complete
