Owner Builder Study Guide PDF

OWNER BUILDER STUDY GUIDE 100 Question Sample (#1 to #100) Version V17  New BC Housing Licensing & Consumer Services Study Guide 30 of the 100 questions are multiple choice questions based on the Homeowner Protection Act Regulation. If someone...

OWNER BUILDER STUDY GUIDE 100 Question Sample (#1 to #100) Version V17  New BC Housing Licensing & Consumer Services Study Guide 30 of the 100 questions are multiple choice questions based on the Homeowner Protection Act Regulation. If someone studies the link below in detail, a near perfect score on this section is possible. Link: http://www.bclaws.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/11_29_99 *The HPO legislation questions come last, as reported by most people. *There are very few “all of the above” or “none of the above” questions. Questions are generally worded like the following: “Which of the following best describes…”, “Which of the following is most applicable…”, “Which of the following does/doesn’t…” *The exam is done online (in a web browser). The page is divided into three columns: the left column has displayed the X/100 question count as well as a ‘flag’ function which lets you tag a question. The middle column displays the question with a ‘next’ button underneath. The right column shows a table numbered 1 to 100 which you can click to navigate directly to a question. If you have ‘flagged’ a question, it shows an icon here. *Watch out for variations on each question plus new questions that are not provided on this study guide. *Even though the building code is in metric, most of the exam is in imperial. *Remember to study the Workers Compensation Act and OHS manual (excavation safety, WCB obligations, ladder rules, platform angles, power lockout). *Remember to know when to call for each inspection (at what stage of construction) as well as when you can obtain an occupancy permit. *Generally, you can reduce the possible answers to two, as the others are obviously incorrect. *Read the Homeowner Information Guide – Electrical Safety and Homeowner Information Guide – Gas Safety both from the Technical Safety BC. The following questions have been supplied by people who have previously taken the exam. In some cases, the exact question could not be remembered and so the gist of the question is supplied. An additional 150 questions are available along with supplemental supplements by reaching out to XXXXXX. These additional questions are $100.00 and have a passing grade guarantee, email for details. 1. At what depth of trench is shoring require / At what depth of an excavation is shoring required? a. 1.2m (4ft) b. 1.5m (5ft) c. 0.9m (3ft) d. 2.1m (7ft) 2. Which best describes the design principle of rain water deflection? a. Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering b. Building design that allows all assemblies to air dry c. Construction that uses water-proof materials d. When water enters, proper design will allow it to drain away 3. What is the required light certification? a. CSA Authorized b. BCC Certification c. BEST Code d. Lighting Standard Association 4. What grit of sandpaper would get smoothest result? a. 600 b. 400 c. 450 d. 180 5. What is the maximum rise in a flight of stairs? a. 4.1m b. 3.4m c. 3.7m d. 1.2m 6. What is the minimum distance that a ladder must extend above a parapet wall or landing? a. 5 ft. b. 3 ft. c. 1 ft. d. 2 ft. 7. What heights are end dams on window /door flashings? a. 50mm/2inch b. 25mm/1inch c. 100mm/4inch d. 200mm/8inch 8. When do you request an inspection? a. Midway through work completion b. Generally you don’t need an inspection c. Once work is complete d. Before the project has started 9. How do you increase inspection efficiency? a. Reduce the number of inspections b. Increase the number of inspectors c. Do self inspections d. Group Inspections as closely together as possible 10. When is an HRV required? a. In rare cases b. Sometimes c. Never for an owner builder d. Almost always 11. Which of the following is not allowed under the HPO owner-builder program? a. New dwelling unit attached to building less than 10 years old b. Single Family Home c. New dwelling unit attached to a building older than 10 years d. One single dwelling attached to non-residential building 12. Who issues permits for a gas fireplace? a. Technical Safety BC b. BC Fire Board c. Local Installation Company d. Local Fire Department 13. Maximum electrical permit for an owner builder? a. 120 amp b. 60 amp c. 200 amp d. Owner builder cannot request an electrical permit 14. What is the best practice to apply asphalt waterproofing on a foundation? a. Spray-on or roll on damp foundation with 12inch (max) above grade b. Spray-on or roll on damp foundation with 2inch (max) below grade c. Spray-on or roll on dry foundation with 12inch (max) above grade d. Spray-on or roll on dry foundation with 2inch (max) below grade 15. What do you need when applying a peel/stick waterproof membrane foundation? a. Apply an approved primer prior to installation b. Wait until temperatures are above 20 degrees Celsius c. Request approval from a structural engineer d. Spray cleaning solution 16. The distance from a gas vent to the roof must be? a. Lower than the roof line b. Greater than the overhang of the roof c. Within the overhang of the roof d. Gas vent has no requirement with the roof 17. How high does a construction fence around a site need to be? a. 6 ft. b. 5 ft. c. 8 ft. d. 4.5 ft. 18. When do you need to install a handrail or wear fall protection? a. 10 ft. above grade b. 6 ft. above grade c. 8 ft. above grade d. 4 ft. above grade 19. When installing the footer, it was dug down 2 inches deeper then what the elevation should be. What needs to happen? 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) c. Dig down 10 more inches and fill with extra concert, to increase size of footer so it can with stand the extra weight d. Install footer at lower elevation and fill with concert no extra 20. When installing flashing for a roof valley how much do the asphalt shingles need to overlap it? a. 2in b. 4in c. 6in d. other 21. What would cause a blister on a flat roof? a. Roof installed incorrectly b. Moisture trapped under the roof c. Roof is too hot during installation d. Poor material selection 22. Water is backing up in a skylight what do you do to fix it? a. Remove caulking from skylight b. Drill Drain Holes c. Clear Drainage d. Other 23. What needs to be done first when starting to install asphalt shingles on a roof? a. Law one row of shingles b. Install roof vents c. Install roof edge d. Install eve protection 24. What kind of fastener can you use in a wood that had been treated with chromated copper arsenate (pressure treated)? a. Lumber manufacturer approved fastener b. Stainless Steel Only c. Hot Dipped Glavanized d. Ceramic coated only 25. When should there be insulation under a basement slab? a. Not required b. When below grade minimum 1 foot c. When you plan to use it as living space d. When there is heating or above frost line 26. How deep should the control joint be in a concrete slab? a. 1/2 of the slab b. 1/4 of the slab c. 3/8 of the slab d. 7/8 of the slab 27. What kind of insulation should be installed under the slab? a. EPS b. XPS extruded poly styrene c. Fiber glass insulation d. 6 mil poly 28. When framing a header of a staircase, the framer needs to know the nailing pattern. Where does he get it? a. Go the framing foreman and ask him b. Use the manufacturer approved nailing pattern c. Use the BC code section 9 nailing pattern for the header d. Other 29. What document must the owner submit to WorkSafe BC prior to starting construction? a. Proof of insurance coverage b. Notice of project c. Copy of building permit d. Safety plan 30. What is the nailing/screw pattern for backer board? a. Every 6 inch b. Every 12 inch c. Every 8 inch d. Manufacturer approved pattern 31. When installing a bi-fold door, the door binds at the side jamb on the top what can be done? a. Shim the door frame b. Adjust the bottom pivot point c. Adjust the top pivot point d. Remove bi-fold 32. What should be done when joist and beams have contact with bare concrete wall? a. Use galvanized joist hanger and beam pocket b. Use pressure treated wood and leave 12 mm air space c. Nail joist to concert wall d. Other 33. What is the minimum depth for a beam support (beam pocket in foundation wall)? a. Not less than 89mm, 3 inch b. More than 89mm, 3 inch c. Exactly 89mm, 3 inch d. Depth won’t matter 34. When is a footing inspection conducted? a. When the forms and steel reinforcing, if used, for the footings are complete but prior to placing any concrete b. Prior to placement of reinforcing steel c. After the concrete has been poured and set d. While concrete is curing 35. Sash hinged windows are called? a. Dormers b. Bi-Fold c. Casement d. Bridge 36. What is the moisture permeability of 6 mil poly? a. 0.06 US perm b. 0.10 US perm c. 0.05 US perm d. 6 mil 37. New fire places come with an air box around the fire box what is it for? a. Hotter Fires b. More controlled heat distribution c. Safety d. Easier Installation 38. When can BC Work Safe authority come to your construction site? a. Business Days b. With 1 day notice c. Anytime d. Only when a complaint is made 39. What is the best way to build a water tight wall? a. Flashing b. Caulking c. Rain Screen d. Waterproof membrane 40. Moisture content of framing lumber at the time of installation must not exceed? a. 32% b. 19% c. 6% d. 10% 41. What is your liability for a subcontractor on your site? a. Work Safe BC Insurance Premiums b. Loss of Life c. No Liability d. All Liability is bestowed on you 42. What is diverting flashing and where is it used? a. Light source to detect leaks b. Material used between a roof and insulation to prevent water ingress c. The end of an intersection between a roof and a wall, to direct water away d. On a hard hat to keep water from running down it 43. When can you sell an owner-built house? a. You cannot sell an owner built home without permission from HPO b. Anytime after occupancy c. After the first year of occupancy or with special permission from HPO d. After the first year of occupy and with permission from HPO 44. Can you transfer your owner-built house to a family member in the first year? a. Yes b. No, unless with HPO permission c. No, unless with municipal approval d. Family cannot occupy owner-built homes 45. If you are building a 12’ x 9’ room, and draw a diagonal line between 2 corners to see if the room is quare how long should the line be? a. 15 b. 13 c. 21 d. 12 46. How far above a chimney can the flue liner protrude? a. 25mm exactly b. At the discretion of the installer c. Fluer liner can project a minimum of 50mm d. Based on weather data 47. In relation to code pertaining to garage/home insulation which is not true? a. If garage is heated it is still considered an unconditioned space b. You always need insulation between living area garage c. If the garage is heated you do not need air barrier d. Treat a garage as exterior space 48. When do you call for an electrical inspection? a. Before any wiring is concealed b. Immediately after trades person completes the work c. Once occupancy has been granted d. While the work is being completed 49. If an electrical contractor fails inspection (or a notice is posted) what must they do? a. Stop all electrical work and fix existing issue with inspector b. Fix the problem and call for re-inspection c. Fix the problem and continue work (inspect everything at the end) d. Hire a new electrician to fix the problem 50. When do you need a chimney saddle? a. No chimney saddle required in BC b. When lower side of chimney is 250mm or more c. When upper side of chimney is 750mm or more d. Installers discretion 51. What must you do before starting to build? a. Notify work safe BC (NOP 24 hours in advance) b. Obtain a written letter of approval from Work Safe BC c. Hire a safety consultant d. Once you have approval from municipality you can start 52. How high must a ladder protrude above a 4’ trench? a. 2’ b. 5’ c. 4’ d. 3’ 53. Why keep a worksite free of debris? a. To find materials quickly b. To avoid employees complaining c. Insure a safe workplace d. No need if you are the only one working 54. What shows hidden objects on blueprints/technical drawings? a. A “? b. Dashed Line c. Blue Line d. Dotted Line 55. What square is best to use to transfer a 35-degree slope from plans to work? a. Standard Square b. Don’t use a square c. Slide T-Bevel d. Large Square 56. How much support is needed for a floor joists into footing? a. 1.5” min b. 0.5”min c. Greater than 5” d. No specified requirement 57. Why must concrete cure? a. So you can walk on it b. To prevent moisture ruining the finish c. To reach peak strength d. For optimal efficiency 58. What is one method that can be used to prevent new concrete from freezing? a. Direction heaters b. Concrete accelerators c. Concrete retardants d. Insulated Tarps 59. When to order an inspection for the external sewer line? a. When loaded pipe is on 6” of sand and before backfill b. When pipe is on 6” of sand c. Before Backfill d. Prior to use 60. When should you order an inspection for insulation? a. Immediately after installation b. During Installation c. After installation but before covering/boarding d. After covering and boarding 61. When can you put up exterior house wrap? a. After framing inspection but before insulating b. Prior to framing inspection c. After insulating the house d. Anytime 62. What must a gas fitter do when a gas system installation is completed? a. Notify the local gas company that the work is complete b. Affix a tag with their name, certificate number, type of appliance, and date c. Sign off gas permit and submit to municipal building department d. File permit documentation with municipality 63. Which statement of a location of a hydrometer is false? a. Resident meters must be accessible b. Meters must be installed between 1.5 and 1.8 meters above finished grade c. Meter base is more than 1 meter (3ft) from corner of building closest to BC Hydro source or shut off d. Electrical meters must be installed within 1.8 meters of gas meter 64. When locking out an electric circuit you must? a. Verbally tell all workers on site b. Note via posted letter c. Shut off, tag, and lock d. Let Work Safe BC know 65. For I-Beam construction what should you follow for nailing patterns? a. Inspection Report b. Manufacturers or engineers instructions c. A local I-Beam installer d. Municipality Guidelines 66. Who is responsible for ensuring the electrical contractor is performing work safely? a. Work Safe BC b. Municipal Inspector c. Owner Builder d. BC Safety Authority 67. When can you not install a vapour barrier? a. When temperatures are above 30 degrees Celsius b. When temperatures are below 30 degrees Celsius c. If insulation is wet d. If the relative humidity is to high 68. What is diverting flashing and where is it used? a. Light source to detect leaks b. Material used between a roof and insulation to prevent water ingress c. The end of an intersection between a roof and a wall, to direct water away d. On a hard hat to keep water from running down it 69. How would you measure wood moisture content? a. With a scale and density calculation b. Moisture meter c. Vapour meter d. Volt Meter 70. Which of the following is not a characteristic of house wrap? a. Allows vapour to escape b. Is the primary water repelling system c. Is vapour proof d. Keeps water out 71. What is the minimum gap for rain screen? a. 100mm b. 10mm c. 20mm d. No gap is required 72. When strapping vertical siding what is the appropriate method? a. Put vertical straps on the wall with horizontal on second b. Put horizontal straps on the wall with vertical on second c. Strap in an alternating pattern of vertical and horizontal d. Strap in accordance with riggers hand book 73. What is the practice for eaves trough hanger spacing? a. 36” b. 24” c. 10” d. 42” 74. Why is the dam used on window flashing? a. To prevent leaky window frames b. To create an air tight seal c. To hinder water flow behind siding d. To improve insulation factor 75. What distance between window top to overhang do you not need to install header flashing? a. 12” down from a 24” overhang b. 6” down from a 24” overhang c. 10” down from a 24” overhang d. Nothing to do with overhang 76. What is the worst underlayment for bathroom tile floor? a. Self-leveling cement b. 1/2“ OSB c. 1/2“ engineered wood d. 1/4“ particle board 77. What is the best type of flashing to use? a. Easily replaceable b. Biodegradable c. Will last the lifetime of surrounding materials d. Will fail first in order to quickly recognize other components may need care 78. Hood fans for ranges should be based on? a. The air exhaust volume b. The intake air volume needed c. The clearance restrictions d. All the above 79. Height of railings for areas above 2’ off the ground? a. 36” interior, 42” exterior b. 32” interior, 36” exterior c. 36” interior and exterior d. 42” interior and exterior 80. What is the maximum stair rise to be used? a. 100mm b. 500mm c. 200mm d. Depends on height of end user 81. When sheathing, what pattern should it be? a. Vertical b. Horizontal c. Staggered d. Other 82. If joints in a subfloor are faulty one should? a. Add blocking b. Use filler c. Fix fasteners d. Other 83. HRV should have a minimum distance between external in/out vents of? a. 1’ b. 4’ c. 6’ d. 10’ 84. Window CSA coding does not designate? a. Window resistance b. Moisture resistance c. Energy rating d. Type 85. Can an owner builder pull a permit for plumbing? a. If work is done under supervision b. Not possible c. Yes, as long as they are not a certified plumber d. Only if rough work 86. Which statement is not true? a. Barrier materials only provide one function each, air, moisture or vapour b. Air barrier can resist moisture, moisture resistant barrier not always air barrier c. Barrier materials can provide multiple functions, air, moisture, vapour d. All statements are true 87. Which product is used before applying latex paint to new drywall? a. Water based primer sealer b. Water based eggshell paint c. Oil based primer d. Water based semi-gloss paint 88. Some high efficiency windows have a gas injected between the panes. This gas is? a. Nitrogen b. Oxygen c. Argon d. Hydrogen 89. Storage of materials that have a WHMIS label should be in? a. In their approved containers in a locker or locked room b. In their approved containers secured outside c. Inside an isolated room in an off-site building d. At your tool crib 90. What is used to prevent mitre joints from opening? a. Air dried lumber and sufficient glue b. Air dried lumber and biscuits c. Biscuits and silicone d. Kiln dried lumber or engineered material and sufficient glue 91. Where a roof structure requires ventilation, where can a vent for air flow NOT be? a. Gable b. Roof c. Soffits d. Fascia 92. What barrier must be placed between concrete form and base plate? a. Sill Gasket b. O-Ring c. Flashing d. No barrier required 93. What is the primary reason to use a pre-manufactured cap shingle? a. Better aesthetic b. Cheaper c. Better wind resistance d. Thinner and easier to bend 94. When roof trusses turn up, how do you know what order they go? a. They are individually labeled and include a chart b. They only fit one way so it is obvious c. All parts are the same and so no need to distinguish d. The manufacturer will send a technician 95. The most heat loss is through? a. Roof b. Floor c. Windows d. Well 96. The best kind of paint to be used on a kitchen is? a. Oil based paint b. Acrylic paints c. Water based paints d. Other 97. What would you do if your plumbing inspection failed? a. Stop work, fix mistakes, and call inspection again b. Continue working and forget inspection c. Continue working and call inspector at the end d. Call another plumber and have them act as inspector 98. When hiring a sub-contractor, what documents are required from WCB? a. Cover Letter b. Permanent Residence or Passport c. Clearance Letters d. Red Seal Certificate 99. If there is a sudden drop in temperature, how do you dry concrete? a. Use a large air dryer b. Cover with a large tarp c. Temperature will not impact concrete drying d. Re-pour the concrete 100. What are requirements for a hand rail? a. Must be made in an ergonomic way b. Usable for right handed people c. Must be continues on one side and ended in a way that won’t impede usage d. Continues on each side