BC OWNER BUILDER CERTIFICATION
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ The owner-builder's brother in law is a licensed builder. What are the
restrictions regarding his involvement?.
Answer: The brother in law cannot fulfil any general contractor duties
◍ Why is clay tile roof not a good option for the west coast?.
Answer: Heavy tiles are dangerous in an earthquake
◍ Under the builder's lien act what percentage of money can an owner hold
back?.
Answer: 10 %
◍ Which of the following is a physical marker or location used to establish
on-site elevations?.
Answer: Benchmark
◍ Having a big range hood, might cause problems with pressurization,
heating...and?.
Answer: Depressurization
◍ Best kind of paint for your kitchen?.
Answer: Water based
◍ Decribe vapour barriers.
Answer: Vapour barriers, which go on the warm side of the wall,
shouldhave a low permeability (1.7 SI perms). A typical VB is poly.
◍ When are sprinklers required in a SFD?a. 10 minutes' fire response timeb.
>200M from hydrantc. Within a fire hazard zoned. Only required if local
bylaws require them.
, Answer: d
◍ A question about who is responsible for compliance to codes and bylaws.
Answer: developers, owner and contracts.
◍ What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs?a. The vertical height any
flight stairs.
Answer: The vertical height shall not exceed 3.7 M
◍ Where is safety glass required by code?.
Answer: Sliding glass doors
◍ When locking out of a circuit you must?.
Answer: Shut off, tag, and lock
◍ HRV questions about distance between external in and out vents?.
Answer: 6'
◍ When can BC Work Safe authority come to your construction site?.
Answer: Anytime
◍ What is the wait time between applications for a second owner built home?.
Answer: 18 months
◍ What is FALSE about Electric meter installations?.
Answer: that they must not be within a meter or two of a Hydro meter.
◍ What is the appropriate location for a water heater?.
Answer: It is recommended that the water heater be located near the center
of greatest hot water usage to prevent heat loss through the popesand not be
installed outdoor. Do not located the water heater where water lines could be
subject to freezing temperatures. In a tiny closetor hard to access spot.
◍ Can you transfer you owner-built house to a family member in the first
year?.
Answer: No. Unless you get permission and can prove undue hardship.
◍ Why schedule inspections far in advance?.
Answer: To avoid delays in schedule
, ◍ Know how to convert feet to meters1 ft. =.
Answer: 0.3048m
◍ Perimeter drain tile or PVC pipe around a foundation must be installed so
the top of the tile/pipe is no higher than?.
Answer: The bottom of the floor slab
◍ If joints in subfloor are faulty?.
Answer: Add blocking
◍ What type of dwelling is not acceptable an an owner built home?.
Answer: A new residential dwelling unit in or attached to a pre existing
residential dwelling unit less than 10 years old
◍ Where do you vent Radon gas?.
Answer: Through the wall or roof
◍ By properly spacing decking, some allowance for wood movement,
drainage, and drying is provided. What is the minimum spacing of
deckboards?.
Answer: 1/8"
◍ Which best describes the design principle of rain water deflection?.
Answer: Design and construction which stops water from ever entering
◍ What is the waiting period between 3rd and 4th home owner builder
applications?.
Answer: 5 years
◍ Who must have the opportunity to review the owner builder disclosure
statement prior to the sale?.
Answer: The purchaser and their agent can review the disclosure notice once
an offer is presented
◍ Who calls for inspection?.
Answer: Permit holder
◍ What type of waiver is necessary to exclude certain types of protection for
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ The owner-builder's brother in law is a licensed builder. What are the
restrictions regarding his involvement?.
Answer: The brother in law cannot fulfil any general contractor duties
◍ Why is clay tile roof not a good option for the west coast?.
Answer: Heavy tiles are dangerous in an earthquake
◍ Under the builder's lien act what percentage of money can an owner hold
back?.
Answer: 10 %
◍ Which of the following is a physical marker or location used to establish
on-site elevations?.
Answer: Benchmark
◍ Having a big range hood, might cause problems with pressurization,
heating...and?.
Answer: Depressurization
◍ Best kind of paint for your kitchen?.
Answer: Water based
◍ Decribe vapour barriers.
Answer: Vapour barriers, which go on the warm side of the wall,
shouldhave a low permeability (1.7 SI perms). A typical VB is poly.
◍ When are sprinklers required in a SFD?a. 10 minutes' fire response timeb.
>200M from hydrantc. Within a fire hazard zoned. Only required if local
bylaws require them.
, Answer: d
◍ A question about who is responsible for compliance to codes and bylaws.
Answer: developers, owner and contracts.
◍ What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs?a. The vertical height any
flight stairs.
Answer: The vertical height shall not exceed 3.7 M
◍ Where is safety glass required by code?.
Answer: Sliding glass doors
◍ When locking out of a circuit you must?.
Answer: Shut off, tag, and lock
◍ HRV questions about distance between external in and out vents?.
Answer: 6'
◍ When can BC Work Safe authority come to your construction site?.
Answer: Anytime
◍ What is the wait time between applications for a second owner built home?.
Answer: 18 months
◍ What is FALSE about Electric meter installations?.
Answer: that they must not be within a meter or two of a Hydro meter.
◍ What is the appropriate location for a water heater?.
Answer: It is recommended that the water heater be located near the center
of greatest hot water usage to prevent heat loss through the popesand not be
installed outdoor. Do not located the water heater where water lines could be
subject to freezing temperatures. In a tiny closetor hard to access spot.
◍ Can you transfer you owner-built house to a family member in the first
year?.
Answer: No. Unless you get permission and can prove undue hardship.
◍ Why schedule inspections far in advance?.
Answer: To avoid delays in schedule
, ◍ Know how to convert feet to meters1 ft. =.
Answer: 0.3048m
◍ Perimeter drain tile or PVC pipe around a foundation must be installed so
the top of the tile/pipe is no higher than?.
Answer: The bottom of the floor slab
◍ If joints in subfloor are faulty?.
Answer: Add blocking
◍ What type of dwelling is not acceptable an an owner built home?.
Answer: A new residential dwelling unit in or attached to a pre existing
residential dwelling unit less than 10 years old
◍ Where do you vent Radon gas?.
Answer: Through the wall or roof
◍ By properly spacing decking, some allowance for wood movement,
drainage, and drying is provided. What is the minimum spacing of
deckboards?.
Answer: 1/8"
◍ Which best describes the design principle of rain water deflection?.
Answer: Design and construction which stops water from ever entering
◍ What is the waiting period between 3rd and 4th home owner builder
applications?.
Answer: 5 years
◍ Who must have the opportunity to review the owner builder disclosure
statement prior to the sale?.
Answer: The purchaser and their agent can review the disclosure notice once
an offer is presented
◍ Who calls for inspection?.
Answer: Permit holder
◍ What type of waiver is necessary to exclude certain types of protection for
