BC Owner Builder Exam Questions and Answers
Order of inspections - Answer-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? - Answer-An
experienced excavator says it's ok
At what depth is shoring required? - Answer-1.2m/4ft
Which best describes the principle of rain waterterm-0 deflection? - Answer-Design and construction
that prevents water from ever entering
What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada? - Answer-CSA safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result? - Answer-Higher grit with get a smoother
finish
What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? - Answer-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? - Answer-
3ft
What heights are end dams to be on windows and door flashings? - Answer-25mm/1 inch
, End dam use - Answer-Stop water from coming in
When should you call for inspectors to make them efficient as possible? - Answer-Group inspectors
together when possible and call when work is complete
When is an HRV required? - Answer-Almost always
What can you build under the owner-builder HPO process? - Answer-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? - Answer-Safety Authority (call Technical Safe BC)
Can an owner builder take out their own electrical permit? - Answer-Yes, up to 200A
What is the best way to apply asphalt waterproofing on a foundation? - Answer-Spray-on or roll on
dry foundation with 2in. below grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation? - Answer-After damp-proofing
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick waterproof membrane foundation? -
Answer-Use an approved primer before installing
What are gas meter installation requirements? - Answer-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 do you need to install a handrail or have fall protection? - Answer-10ft, 4ft if no fall protection
How high does a construction fence around a site need to be? - Answer-6ft
When installing the footer, it was dug down 2in. deeper than what the elevation should be. What
needs to happen? - Answer-Install the footing form at proper elevation and fill with extra concrete
Order of inspections - Answer-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? - Answer-An
experienced excavator says it's ok
At what depth is shoring required? - Answer-1.2m/4ft
Which best describes the principle of rain waterterm-0 deflection? - Answer-Design and construction
that prevents water from ever entering
What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada? - Answer-CSA safety certification
What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result? - Answer-Higher grit with get a smoother
finish
What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? - Answer-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? - Answer-
3ft
What heights are end dams to be on windows and door flashings? - Answer-25mm/1 inch
, End dam use - Answer-Stop water from coming in
When should you call for inspectors to make them efficient as possible? - Answer-Group inspectors
together when possible and call when work is complete
When is an HRV required? - Answer-Almost always
What can you build under the owner-builder HPO process? - Answer-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? - Answer-Safety Authority (call Technical Safe BC)
Can an owner builder take out their own electrical permit? - Answer-Yes, up to 200A
What is the best way to apply asphalt waterproofing on a foundation? - Answer-Spray-on or roll on
dry foundation with 2in. below grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation? - Answer-After damp-proofing
What do you need to do when applying a peel and stick waterproof membrane foundation? -
Answer-Use an approved primer before installing
What are gas meter installation requirements? - Answer-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 do you need to install a handrail or have fall protection? - Answer-10ft, 4ft if no fall protection
How high does a construction fence around a site need to be? - Answer-6ft
When installing the footer, it was dug down 2in. deeper than what the elevation should be. What
needs to happen? - Answer-Install the footing form at proper elevation and fill with extra concrete
