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HOME OWNER GENERAL CONTRACTING EXAM B.C. Licensed Residential Builder in B.C. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | ALREADY GRADED A+ | NEW UPDATE
HOME OWNER GENERAL CONTRACTING EXAM B.C.
Licensed Residential Builder in B.C. QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS | ALREADY
GRADED A+ | NEW UPDATE
At what depth of trench is shoring require / At what depth of an excavation is
shoring required? - ANSWER 1.2 Meters or 4 feet
Which of the following is not an acceptable method for determining the correct
grading for a trench? - ANSWER An experienced excavator says it's ok
Which best describes the design principle of rain water deflection? - ANSWER
Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering
What lighting certifications are required in Canada? - ANSWER CSA safety
certification
What grit of sandpaper would get smoothest result? (/etc.) -
ANSWER 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? - ANSWER 3.7 meters or 12.14
feet
What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend above a parapet wall or
landing? - ANSWER 3 feet
,If you have a 4m ladder, how far from the wall does the base of the ladder have to
be? - ANSWER 75 degrees = 1 horizontal to 4 vertical so 1m. 4:1 ratio
What heights are end dams to be on window and door flashings? - ANSWER 25
mm / 1 inch (from BCBC)
When to call for inspections and how to make them efficient as possible? -
ANSWER Group together when possible and call when work is complete
When is an HRV required? - ANSWER 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 - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Safety Authority → now call
Technical Safety BC
Which of the following is not allowed under the HPO owner-builder program? -
ANSWER New dwelling unit attached to building *newer* than 10 years old
Can an owner builder take out his or her own electrical permit? - ANSWER Yes
- work up to 200A is allowed.
Under what condition can an Owner Builder pull an electrical permit? -
ANSWER 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? -
ANSWER Spray-on or roll on dry foundation with 2inch (max) below grade
When is the appropriate time to backfill a foundation - ANSWER After damp-
proofing
Best practice for waterproofing on foundation - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER Use an approved primer before installing
, What is the distance of the gas vent to the roof in relation to the overhang? -
ANSWER The distance from the gas vent to the roof must be greater than the
overhang of the roof.
What is the distance of anything (like gas appliance vents) from the gas meter? -
ANSWER . Nothing (no gas appliance exhaust vents) within 1m either side and
4.5 meters above
What is the distance of a fan powered intake from a gas meter? - ANSWER
3.5m radius
When do you need to install a handrail, or have worker wear fall protection -
ANSWER 3m or 10 feet above grade
If a worker has no fall protection, at what height must a handrail be provided? -
ANSWER 4 feet.
What regulation outlines the order for fall protection? - ANSWER Occupational
Health & Safety Regulation Part 11: Fall Protection
How high does a construction fence around a site needs to be - ANSWER 6 feet
When installing the footer, it was dug down 2 inches deeper then what the
elevation should be. What needs to happen? - ANSWER a. Install the footing
form at proper elevation and fill with extra concrete
b. Install the footing form at proper elevation and fill with 2inch of dirt then with
concert (no extra)
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