BC OWNER BUILDER EXAM

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BC OWNER BUILDER EXAM

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Question 1: Exterior wraps are WRB

Answer:

Water resistant barrier, They are water resistant to bulk water (rain) but will allow moisture to diffuse through (so water in the wall can escape to the exterior

Question 2: 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

Question 3: What grit of sandpaper would get the smoothest result?

Answer:

Higher grit with get a smoother finish

Question 4: How high does a construction fence around a site need to be?

Answer:

6ft

Question 5: Window CSA coding does not designate?

Answer:

Type

Question 6: Best type of flashing to use?

Answer:

Will last the lifetime of the surrounding materials

Question 7: When should you order and inspection for an external sewer line?

Answer:

When the pipe in on 6" of sand and before backfill

Question 8: Sheathing should be

Answer:

Staggered

Question 9: Which best describes the principle of rain waterterm-0 deflection?

Answer:

Design and construction that prevents water from ever entering Question 10: What square is best to use to transfer and 35 degree slope from plans to work?

Answer:

A sliding T-bevel

Question 11: End dam use

Answer:

Stop water from coming in

Question 12: What to do if window top is 16" down from a 24" overhang?

Answer:

Install header flashing Question 13: If you are building a room 12' by 9' and you draw a diagonal line between 2 corners how long would the line be?

Answer:

15'

Question 14: What kind of insulation should be installed under slab?

Answer:

XPS Question 15: What needs to be done first when starting to install asphalt shingles on a roof?

Answer:

Install eve protection

Question 16: Hood fans for ranges should be based on?

Answer:

The air exhaust volume, intake air volume needed, and clearance restrictions Question 17: What is one method that can be used to prevent new concrete from freezing in cold weather?

Answer:

Insulated tarps

Question 18: What must you do before starting to build?

Answer:

Notify WorkSafe BC at least 24 hours in advance

Question 19: What shows hidden objects in blueprints?

Answer:

Dashed lines

Question 20: 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

Question 21: What is the correct chimney clearance?

Answer:

2' above the highest point within 10'

Question 22: What lighting safety certifications are required in Canada?

Answer:

CSA safety certification

Question 23: How deep should the control joint be in a concrete slab?

Answer:

1/4 of the slab Question 24: What should be done when joist and beams have contact with bare concrete walls?

Answer:

Use pressure treated wood and leave 12mm air space Question 25: 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

Question 26: How far away must an electrical meter be from a gas meter?

Answer:

1m Question 27: Who is responsible to ensure that the electrical contractor is performing work safely on the site?

Answer:

Owner builder