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BC Owner Builder Exam
If workers are required to enter a trench over 1.2 m (4 ft) deep, the safe point of entry and exit must be located: a) within 8 m (25 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or sloped to the entry and exit location. b) within 5 m (16 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or sloped to the entry and exit location. c) within 7 m (23 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or sloped to the entry and exit location. d) within 10 m (32 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or sloped to the entry and exit location. - Answer-a If workers are required to enter a trench over 1.2 m (4 ft) deep, the safe point of entry and exit must be located: a) within 5 m (16 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or sloped to the entry and exit location. b) within 7 m (23 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or sloped to the entry and exit location. c) within 8 m (25 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or sloped to the entry and exit location. d) within 10 m (32 ft) of the workers and the excavation must be safely supported or sloped to the entry and exit location. - Answer-c
What is the design and construction that prevents water from ever entering? a) Principle of driving rain deterrent b) Principle of driving rain deflection c) Principle of rainwater deterrent d) Principle of rainwater deflection - Answer-d The higher grit number is equivalent to: a) a finer abrasive, which creates smoother surface finishes. b) a finer abrasive, which creates a rougher surface finish. c) a rougher abrasive, which creates smoother surface finishes. d) a rougher abrasive, which creates a rougher surface finish. - Answer-a The vertical height of any flight of stairs shall not exceed a) 4.5 m or 15 ft b) 3.7 m or 12 ft c) 3.5 m or 11.5 ft d) 2.8 m or 9 ft - Answer-b Extend the ladder at least ____ above the landing platform or the point of support.
T or F? - Answer-T Shingles should overlap the valley lining by at least ____ a) 12 inches. b) 6 inches. c) 2 inches. d) 5 inches. - Answer-b The moisture trapped within the membranes will form bubbles on the surface of the flat roof. As moisture builds up on the roof, the bubbles will eventually grow and pop, forming a blister. The moisture is formed by ___________ a) excessive heat and poor attic ventilation. b) excessive cold and poor attic ventilation. c) excessive heat and excessive attic ventilation. d) excessive cold and excessive attic ventilation. - Answer-a If any condensation forms on the inside of your skylight, the weep holes allow the water to drain out of your home. The condensation can end up dripping into your home instead if ____ a) too many holes are present. b) these holes are not properly caulked. c) these holes are blocked by debris. d) the holes are installed on the downward slope - Answer-c The weep holes in skylights allow the _______ a) air exchange b) water to drain out of your home c) condensation to get trapped
d) caulking to adhere the skylight tightly to the mount - Answer-b The depth of a concrete slab control joint should be equal to ______ a) one eighth of the thickness of the slab. b) one half of the thickness of the slab. c) twice the thickness of the slab. d) one fourth of the thickness of the slab. - Answer-d To ensure that the foundation of your home isn't a major source of heat loss, you should install rigid insulation before pouring concrete. T or F? - Answer-T For the nailing pattern on the staircase header, use BC code section 9 (I looked this up here chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://free.bcpublications.ca/civix/document/ id/public/bcbc2018/bcbc_2018dbp9n and I cant find any info on it at all outside of the above note from the cheat sheet). answer: T - Answer-T Notice of project does not need to be submitted to WorkSafeBC prior to building. T or F - Answer-F With bifold doors, most adjustments involve positions of ________ a) king and jack stud b) the pivot pins at the top and bottom near the side where the door meets the door frame. c) the hinge location at the far left or right, where the door meets the frame - Answer-b
To square a 12 x 9 room the diagonal should be _____ a) 5 b) 50 c) 15 d) 25 - Answer-c What is the difference between option third party home insurance and mandatory licensed builder home insurance? a. There is no difference b. Optional is 5 years, licensed builder is 10 years c. Optional only covers labour and materials d. Optional only covers water egress - Answer-a What is 1 inch equivalent to? a. 25.4mm b. 25.4cm c. 1.5mm d. 1.5cm - Answer-a What is 1 foot equivalent to? a. 0.4500m b. 0.3048m c. 0.2540m d. 25.4cm - Answer-b What is equivalent to 1 meter?
a. 1000mm b. 25.4in c. 4ft d. 1000cm - Answer-a Why is clay tile roof not a good option for the west coast? a. Susceptible to leaks b. Expensive to source materials c. Heavy tiles are dangerous in an earthquake d. Difficult to find expert trades - Answer-c When a balcony membrane is used, what is the minimum slope percentage? a. 5% b. 2% c. 1% d. Depends on location - Answer-b What is the minimum spacing for a deck (boards)? a. 2 inch b. 1/8 inch c. 2/3 inch d. 1 inch - Answer-b 108.Most efficient insulation for framed walls? a. Spray Foam Insulation
b. Intake Valve must be vertical c. You should not be installing direct vent gas fireplace d. Make the seals as air tight as possible - Answer-a What must a principle of a farm corporation do to receive an HPO permit? a. Must not sell land for one year b. Request a rezoning of the property c. File special resolution not to sell interest in land for 1yr d. Owner builder cannot work with farming applications - Answer-c Which of the following best describes a chimney flue? a. An intake for fresh air b. Exhaust for a wood burning fireplace only c. Manual vent for greater oxygen exposure d. Opening for exhaust gases to exit - Answer-d What is the best practice for framing a foundation a. Square corners first and brace b. Cut twice, measure once c. Hire a professional for all concrete pours d. Get corners near square and adjust later - Answer-a How should you store a propane cylinders on a job site? a. On their side
b. Upright and Secured c. Dry and warm d. Secured to the kettle - Answer-b What is the most appropriate bridging / blocking for a non-engineered floor? a. Cross-bridging at 7' OC max b. 2 x 4 at 6' OC max c. Install continuous stiffeners 2' on center d. Install vertical stiffeners at 2' - Answer-a When do you need to install a handrail or wear fall protection? a. When a worker has the potential to fall from a height of 1 m b. When a worker has the potential to fall from a height of 6 m c. When a worker has the potential to fall from a height of 3 m d. Never before occupancy - Answer-c When are sprinklers required in a SFD a. Only required if local bylaws require them b. > 10 minutes' fire response time c. > 200M from hydrant d. Within a fire hazard zone - Answer-a When are sprinklers required in a SFD a. Only required if local bylaws require them b. > 10 minutes' fire response time
d. Once framing is complete and plumbing is roughed in - Answer-d .When can you apply for an occupancy permit? a. Upon substantial completion b. Immediately c. Once framing inspection is complete d. After all major inspections are complete - Answer-a If you omit the edge covering for a concrete tile roof, what will happen? a. The roof will be structurally deficient b. You will lose any applicable warranty c. Nothing, they are aesthetic in nature d. Edge of tiles no longer protected against corrosion - Answer-d Which of the following best describes the third law of thermodynamics? a. Energy is conserved b. Heat flows from an area of high heat to low heat c. Electricity follows the path of least resistance d. Heat flows from an area of low heat to high heat - Answer-b For different grades, what is the minimum run for step footings? a. 36'" b. 24" c. 36' d. 24' - Answer-b
Nail pattern for a vertical and horizontal application of panel-type sheating? a. 12" on edge; 16" elsewhere b. 6" throughout c. 6" on edge; 12" elsewhere d. Other - Answer-c What is the maximum perm rating allowed for an exterior wall assembly? a. 102ng (2.1) b. 60ng (1.05) c. 100ng (1.75) d. 80ng (1.4) - Answer-b What best describes the principle of rainwater deflection? a. Building design that allows wall assemblies to dry b. Cover from rain and protect from sun c. Leave no opening larger than 1mm d. Design and construction that prevents water from entering - Answer-d What are some traits of Radon? a. Hot and noticeable odor b. Natural and safe c. Radioactive and odorless d. Other - Answer-c
a. 5 b. 2 c. 10 d. 15 - Answer-a How many years is the owner builder responsible for structural? a. 2 b. 10 c. 15 d. 5 - Answer-b If a scale on plans is 1/4 " to a foot, what would 1 1/8 on a plan represent? a. 1' 1/8" b. 4' c. 4' 6" d. 16" - Answer-c Can an owner-builder construct a duplex? a. Only if permitted by municipal by-laws b. Only with permission from HPO c. Under no circumstances can this occur d. Other - Answer-c What effect does a 600 CFM fan have on energy efficiency? a. Extra condensation
b. Loss of heat being vented c. Reduces humidity causing dryer heat d. Other - Answer-b Who is permitted to take out a building permit? a. Permit holder b. Licensed construction sub-trade c. Plumbing contractor d. Other - Answer-a How is friction fit insulation correctly installed? a. Into 1/3 of the cavity b. Into 2/3 of the wall cavity c. Tight enough to prevent convection d. Sufficiently so it is barely fitted and will not move - Answer-c Why shouldn't both concrete and wood be used together when framing? a. They expand and contract differently b. Causes chemical reaction between materials c. It's difficult to fasten together d. Other - Answer-c What is true of metal roofing material? a. It is easy and safe to handle b. It is durable and can last up to 40 years
d. Other - Answer-a Carbon monoxide detectors are mandatory in new homes. Which statement is false? a. Combination CO and smoke detectors meet code in BC b. CO detectors must always be installed on ceiling c. CO detectors reduce the incidence of CO poisoning d. CO detectors can be hard wired, or battery operated - Answer-b Why is ICF or insulated concrete form used? a. Is stronger than regular concrete b. It is more cost-efficient than concrete c. Other but R-Value is mentioned here d. Insulation would not be needed if ICF is used - Answer-c When is it best to inspect a storm pipe? a. After the trench is dug, pipe installed, and rock fill is complete b. After the trench has been dug c. After hooking up the pipe to a municipal storm drain d. Other - Answer-a How many years on leased land to get accepted for owner builder authorization? a. 10 years b. 12 years c. 20 years
d. 15 years - Answer- What slope of roof can clay cladding go on? a. 1: b. 1: c. 1: d. 1:8 - Answer-c What is not proper roofing material? a. Bitumen and granule material b. Foam c. Roll Roofing d. Strapping - Answer-b After building your second house how long do you have to wait to build your third house? a. 18 months b. 5 years c. 3 years d. No wait - Answer-c What effect does an increase slope have on the volume and flow of drainage? a. Flow and volume increase b. Slope has no influence on volume and flow c. Flow increases and volume decreases
