BC Owner Builder Exam questions
with answers
Order of inspections - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An
experienced excavator says it's ok
At what depth is shoring required? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔1.2m/4ft
,Which best describes the principle of rain waterterm-0
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
End dam use - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Stop water from
coming in
, 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)
Can an owner builder take out their own electrical permit?
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Yes, up to 200A
What is the best way to apply asphalt waterproofing on a
foundation? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Spray-on or roll on
dry foundation with 2in. below grade
with answers
Order of inspections - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔An
experienced excavator says it's ok
At what depth is shoring required? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔1.2m/4ft
,Which best describes the principle of rain waterterm-0
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
End dam use - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Stop water from
coming in
, 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)
Can an owner builder take out their own electrical permit?
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Yes, up to 200A
What is the best way to apply asphalt waterproofing on a
foundation? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Spray-on or roll on
dry foundation with 2in. below grade
