Owner Builder Test questions with
answers
At what depth is shoring required? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔1.2m/4ft
Which is not an acceptable method for determining the
correct grading for a trench? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An
experienced excavator says it's ok
Which best describes the principle of rain water
deflection? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Design and
construction that prevents water from ever entering
What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada?
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔CSA safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Higher grit with get a smoother
finish
What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔3ft
What heights are end dams to be on windows and door
flashings? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔25mm/1 inch
When should you call for inspectors to make them
efficient as possible? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Group
inspectors together when possible and call when work is
complete
When is an HRV required? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Almost always
What can you build under the owner-builder HPO process?
- CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Safety Authority (call Technical Safe BC)
answers
At what depth is shoring required? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔1.2m/4ft
Which is not an acceptable method for determining the
correct grading for a trench? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An
experienced excavator says it's ok
Which best describes the principle of rain water
deflection? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Design and
construction that prevents water from ever entering
What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada?
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔CSA safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Higher grit with get a smoother
finish
What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔3ft
What heights are end dams to be on windows and door
flashings? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔25mm/1 inch
When should you call for inspectors to make them
efficient as possible? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Group
inspectors together when possible and call when work is
complete
When is an HRV required? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Almost always
What can you build under the owner-builder HPO process?
- CORRECT 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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Safety Authority (call Technical Safe BC)
