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What is a stair riser? a. Height of a step b. Sides of the stairs - Answer-a What are thermal breaks? - Answer-materials or components used in construction to reduce or prevent the transfer of heat between different parts of a building What is the definition of an employer? a. Company shareholder b. Plumber c. Prime Contractor - Answer-c What is the correct order of priority when a site situation demands a Fall Policy? a. Net, Guardrail, Fall Arrest, Other b. Fall Restraint, Fall Arrest, Guardrail, Other c. Guardrail, Fall Arrest, Fall Arrest, other d. Gaurdrail, Fall Restraint, Fall Arrest, Work Procedures - Answer-d What is FALSE about Electric meter installations? - Answer-There are several answers that are indeed TRUE about meter installations. The correct answer as to what is FALSE is something to the effect that they must not be within a meter or two of a Hydro meter.
Which of the following is a physical marker or location used to establish on-site elevations? a. Building corner b. Benchmark c. Survey point d. Iron pin - Answer-b What is the minimum number of screws required in exterior door hinges and strike plates, that penetrate solid wood framing? a. 4 b. 3 c. 2 with a minimum penetration of 25 mm into solid wood d. 1 - Answer-c What are H-clips used for? a. To provide drainage b. Space strapping c. Support roof sheathing between rafters or trusses d. Prevent ice dams - Answer-c The performance of a specific task in a bar chart is referred to as a. A schedule b. An event c. An activity d. A process - Answer-c What should be done with the topsoil on the job site?
b. When there is a policy of home warranty in place for owner-built home c. When owner built home sold to next home owner d. When owner builder home sold as is - Answer-b Flashing must be what? a. 1mm thick b. 2mm thick c. Resistance to corrosion d. Resistance to acid - Answer-c Who brings the services to the property line and connects to the municipality? a. Plumber contractor b. Municipality c. Owner builder d. Other - Answer-b Why are end dams used on window flashing? - Answer-Mitigate water from entering When to call for insulation inspection? a. Before vapour barrier b. Before boarding c. Work is complete and can be grouped d. Other - Answer-c Horizontal security blocking required on side(s) of framed doors?
a. One stud b. Two studs b. Locked side c. Both sides - Answer-c What is true when framing direct vent gas fireplace? a. Follow manufacture instructions b. Allow space between unit and framing c. Use non-combustible framing materials where unit supported d. Exterior cantilevered strapped on unit - Answer-a Why is ICS foam preferable on concrete? - Answer-More energy efficient Question(s) regarding whether you could waive liability when selling owner builder homes (ex. Notarized letter, permission from registrar, after payment of fee) - Answer-No to all When is statutory period not required in owner-built home? - Answer-When home warranty insurance is in place Type of openable window that is most energy efficient? a. Louvered b. Sliding c. Hinged d. Double hung - Answer-c
Exterior door framing requirements for forced entry? a. 2 studs on lock side b. 2 studs on both sides c. Single stud on lock side d. Single stud on hinge side - Answer-b Flashing at intersection of roof and wall? - Answer-75 mm behind sheathing paper How to figure out if you require a sewage pump or gravity fed? You need to measure from... a. Utilities to main floor b. Utilities to contour lines c. Utilities to basement floor - Answer-c Where do you tamper backfill material? a. Sidewalks, steps, driveways b. Other areas c. Lawns d. Where ever there is contact with cement - Answer-a In an energy efficient house what risk is there with installing a 600-cfm hood fan? a. Requirement to add make up air b. Condensation may be produced c. Venting requirements may cause heat loss d. The hood may be oversized for purpose - Answer-c
When is a first aid kit required on the job site? a. When 1 or more workers is on a Jobsite b. When 5-10 workers are on the job site c. When 10 or more workers are on the job site d. A first aid kit is not required on an owner builder site - Answer-a How do you create a stress relief in concrete without plastic or tooling? a. Drill holes b. Cut a score line c. Pinch off the re-bar d. Chisel - Answer-b What should be used when installing resilient flooring? a. Use an epoxy adhesive b. Use a suitable water proof and alkaline resistant adhesive c. Use rubber-based adhesive d. Use poly vinyl adhesive - Answer-b Under what conditions is it acceptable for an owner-built home to contain a suite? a. Suites may be constructed at the discretion of the owner builder saw cut b. A suite is permissible if the owner disclosed the owner-built status to each tenant c. A suite is never permitted in an owner-built home d. A suite may only be permitted in compliance with local by-law - Answer-d
What statement regarding warranty coverage for owner-built homes is true? a. Warranty coverage is not available for owner-built homes b. Warranty coverage can be purchased through BC housing c. Owner built homes are exempt from mandatory home warranty insurance requirements d. Owner built homes are required to have mandatory new home warranty insurance - Answer-c When building a new home with an owner builder authorization, what activities best describe the role of the owner builder? a. Completing the application for an owner builder authorization to provide a general contractor that will use it to apply... b. Entering into an agreement with a general contractor to manage the construction activities for the owner builder c. Hiring and managing the subtrades, scheduling the subtrades, and supervising the work site d. Attending the construction site periodically and ensuring trades area paid in a timely manner - Answer-c Choose the best answer to fill in the blank. The permissible use of an owner builder authorization is
a. To build the home solely for commercial use b. To use the newly built home as a rental income property c. To occupy the home for the applicant's personal use for a least one year d. To build the home for market sale after construction has completed - Answer-c What type of use is NOT restricted in an owner-built home? a. Duplex use b. Commercial use c. Personal use
d. Renal use - Answer-c Which situation does NOT require the registrar's acceptance to waive the occupancy requirement for an owner-built home? a. When the owner builder transfers ownership to a family member within the first year of occupancy b. When the home is sold within the first year of occupancy c. When the home is occupied by the owner builder for a minimum of one year after first occupancy - Answer-c What type of dwelling will NOT be approved for owner builder authorization, even for personal use? a. One single dwelling unit in or attached to a pre-existing building older than 10 years b. A duplex dwelling under one single title c. One single dwelling unit in or attached to a new non-residential building d. A single detached home under a single title - Answer-b Which statement is true? a. The title of an owner-built home cannot be legally transferred during construction b. Title must only be legally transferred to family member of the owner builder c. Title can be legally transferred to non-family members after 6 months of occupancy d. The tile of an owner built-home can be legally transferred at any time - Answer-a
