Home Owner General Contracting
Exam B.C. questions with answers
At what depth of trench is shoring require / At what depth
of an excavation is shoring required? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔1.2 Meters or 4 feet
Which of the following 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 design principle of rain water
deflection? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Design and
construction that prevents water from ever entering
What lighting certifications are required in Canada? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔CSA safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get smoothest result?
(/etc.) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The higher the
grit, the finer/smoother the finish. When finishing a
surface, you typically start with a low grit and work up to
a high grit
,What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔3.7 meters or 12.14 feet
What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend
above a parapet wall or landing? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔3 feet
If you have a 4m ladder, how far from the wall does the
base of the ladder have to be? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔75 degrees = 1 horizontal to 4 vertical so 1m. 4:1
ratio
What heights are end dams to be on window and door
flashings? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔25 mm / 1 inch (from
BCBC)
When to call for inspections and how to make them
efficient as possible? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Group
together when possible and call when work is complete
When is an HRV required? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔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 process
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Single detached home under a
single title.
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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Safety Authority → now call Technical Safety
BC
Which of the following is not allowed under the HPO
owner-builder program? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔New
dwelling unit attached to building *newer* than 10 years
old
, Can an owner builder take out his or her own electrical
permit? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Yes - work up to 200A is
allowed.
Under what condition can an Owner Builder pull an
electrical permit? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔When the
Owner Builder will be performing electrical rough-in only.
Up to 200A 170V
What is the best practice to apply asphalt waterproofing
on a foundation? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Spray-on or
roll on dry foundation with 2inch (max) below grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔After damp-proofing
Best practice for waterproofing on foundation - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Spray or roll 12 inch above grade on dry
surface)
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick
waterproof membrane foundation? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Use an approved primer before installing
Exam B.C. questions with answers
At what depth of trench is shoring require / At what depth
of an excavation is shoring required? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔1.2 Meters or 4 feet
Which of the following 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 design principle of rain water
deflection? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Design and
construction that prevents water from ever entering
What lighting certifications are required in Canada? -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔CSA safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get smoothest result?
(/etc.) - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔The higher the
grit, the finer/smoother the finish. When finishing a
surface, you typically start with a low grit and work up to
a high grit
,What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔3.7 meters or 12.14 feet
What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend
above a parapet wall or landing? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔3 feet
If you have a 4m ladder, how far from the wall does the
base of the ladder have to be? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔75 degrees = 1 horizontal to 4 vertical so 1m. 4:1
ratio
What heights are end dams to be on window and door
flashings? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔25 mm / 1 inch (from
BCBC)
When to call for inspections and how to make them
efficient as possible? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Group
together when possible and call when work is complete
When is an HRV required? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔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 process
- CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Single detached home under a
single title.
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? - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Safety Authority → now call Technical Safety
BC
Which of the following is not allowed under the HPO
owner-builder program? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔New
dwelling unit attached to building *newer* than 10 years
old
, Can an owner builder take out his or her own electrical
permit? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Yes - work up to 200A is
allowed.
Under what condition can an Owner Builder pull an
electrical permit? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔When the
Owner Builder will be performing electrical rough-in only.
Up to 200A 170V
What is the best practice to apply asphalt waterproofing
on a foundation? - CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔Spray-on or
roll on dry foundation with 2inch (max) below grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation -
CORRECT ANSWERS ✔✔After damp-proofing
Best practice for waterproofing on foundation - CORRECT
ANSWERS ✔✔Spray or roll 12 inch above grade on dry
surface)
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick
waterproof membrane foundation? - CORRECT ANSWERS
✔✔Use an approved primer before installing
