HOME OWNER GENERAL CONTRACTING EXAM B.C. ACTUAL 2025/2026

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HOME OWNER GENERAL CONTRACTING EXAM B.C. ACTUAL 2025/2026 QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT ANSWERS 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? (150 / 180/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? Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com - 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. Need assistance on Online classes, Exams & Assignments? Reach out for instant help!! Full Course Assistance, Plagiarism-free Essay Writing, Research Paper, Dissertation, Discussion Posts, etc…. Confidential & Secure services. Tutors are available for all subjects! Email now at: tutorjean01@gmail.com