BC Owner Builder Final Exam Questions And Already Passed Answers.
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Owner Builder
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Owner Builder
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, d...
BC Owner Builder Final Exam
Questions And Already Passed 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
When installing flashing for a roof valley how much do the asphalt shingles need to overlap? - Answer
6in.
What would cause a blister on a flat roof? - Answer Moisture trapped under roof
Water is backing up in a skylight, what do you do to fix it? - Answer Clear drainage
What needs to be done first when starting to install asphalt shingles on a roof? - Answer Install eve
protection
What kind of fastener can you use in a wood that has been treated with chromated copper arsenate? -
Answer Lumber manufacturer approved fastener
When should there be insulation under a basement slab? - Answer When there is in floor heating
How deep should the control joint be in a concrete slab? - Answer 1/4 of the slab
What kind of insulation should be installed under slab? - Answer XPS
What kind of insulation has the least moisture permeability? - Answer XPS
When framing a header of a staircase where does the framer get the nailing pattern? - Answer Use the
BC code section 9 nailing pattern
What document must the owner submit to WorkSafe BC prior to starting construction? - Answer Notice
of project
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