Builder Registration Test Flashcards
What is the climate zone in Melbourne?
6
What is the minimum concrete coverage for bottom reinforcement to ground for a slab?
40mm
What is the minimum bearing pressure on an edge beam?
50kPa
What is the minimum overlap for cypress weatherboards?
30mm
How much ventilation is required for a bathroom?
5% of floor space
The minimum required width of a landing?
750mm
If using footing type 5 as per 1684, what is minimum kPa requirement?
125kPa
What is the minimum clearance from the top of a window to the U/S of a window head or lintel
15mm
What % of building does temporary bracing need to be?
60%
Maximum spacing of an internal beam from an external corner?
4.0m
What is the maximum spacing for articulation joints for wall with less than 900mm x 900mm?
6.0m
Under what circumstances can the owner exit the contract if the build exceeds what amount of time?
1.5 times the construction period
Maximum turn-up on a frame for DPC is?
150mm
How far away from a pool fence can a step be?
500mm
Once a permit is received how much time do you have to complete building work on a swimming pool?
6 months
How can you terminate the appointment of a building surveyor?
Written authority from VBA
What is a form 17
Certificate of final inspection
Why is a cash flow budget important?
To work out what cash position your company is in
Once capacity to pay is requested, how many days does the owner have to supply evidence?
7 days
Liabilities is defined as?
Obligations the company must pay
What is the minimum amount of public liability required to enter into a contract?
10 million
A crack in concrete floor is considered severe when?
Crack width exceeds 4mm -10mm
What is the maximum size hole you can drill into a load bearing wall?
25mm
What is the maximum a stump can be out of plumb if it is 1.0m or less?
10mm
What 3 component make up FRL?
Structural adequacy, Integrity, insulation
Combined counter strutting beam size if CCSB span is 3430mm, hanging beam span 4580mm using F8 with a sheet roof?
A 225 x 75mm
B 250 x 75mm
C 277 x 75mm
D 300 x 75mm
Minimum and maximum number of risers in a staircase?
Minimum 2
Maximum 18
AS for glazing
AS 1288
Minimum concrete coverage amounts for reinforcements at the top and bottom of a strip footing?
40mm
Over what height do stumps need to be braced for a clad frame house with a full perimeter masonary base?
1200mm
Gap from pool fence to natural ground?
100mm
The maximum vertical spacing of brick ties at an articulation joint?
300mm
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What is the minimum clearance from a bottom chord of a truss to an internal wall?
10mm
How much tolerance is allowed for a truss to be out of plumb?
50mm or H/50, whichever is less
How is stump embedment measured?
.3 stump above ground or 450mm whichever is greater
What size gap is required for caulking at the bottom of a WR wall lining and the shower base?
6mm
Cancellation of registration is which form?
Form 21
How many days does an adjoining owner have to respond to protection works notice.
14 days
Masonary walls are considered defective if they are how far out of plumb?
25mm over the height of the building
Client can exit contract if the price exceeds how much?
15% of total contract price
Maximum deviation out of plumb for a stump 2m or less?
Length of stump divided by 100
What is the maximum clearance from finished floor to the bottom?
20mm
In what order would you follow for waterproofing process
Prep, prime, bond breaker, waterproof
The highest step you can work on a ladder is?
2nd tread from the top
What would be the joist size for a continuous span F17 at 450mm spacings and spanning 1720mm?
A 70 x 32mm
B 90 x 35mm
C 120 x 35mm
D 140 x 35mm
What is classified as a 10b building
Swimming Pool
Whas is the maximum length of a slab before a control joint is required as per NCC 2022?
18m
For a sloping site, how much is the sub floor clearance measured from external walls?
150mm - 400mm over 2m
Minimum splice for trench mesh?
500mm
How much natural light is required from a window?
10% of floor area
Maximum spacing for downpipes is how much?
12m
What is the maximum notch in a stud for a bath?
25mm
If openings of more that 900mm x 900mm occur, what becomes the maximum spacing for articulation joints?
5000mm
How far offset from an internal beam can an internal loadbearing wall be on a slab?
1000mm
When fixing DPC to the frame, what is the maximum spacing foe fixings?
Every second stud
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What does NCZ 5 relate to?
If a pool fence intersects a boundary fence, the pool fence needs to be 1.8m high over the 1st 900mm
AS3470 relates to?
Waterproofing internal areas
What is the recommended height difference between external and internal walls as per AS4440
A Ceiling batten depth + 10mm
B 10mm
C Ceiling batten depth + 15mm
D Ceiling batten depth + 20mm
What is the AS for installation of roof trusses
A AS4773
B AS3740
C AS4440
D AS3660
C AS4440
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What is a building order?
Stop works notice from surveyor to rectify defective building work
Once all necessary info has gone to surveyor to obtain a building permit for Class1 and 10 building, how many days to issue the permit?
A 1 Day
B 7 Days
C 4 Days
D 21 Days
What form is a Building Permit?
A Form 1
B Form 2
C Form 3
D Form 4
What are the deposit %’s for contracts under and over $20,000
10% under $20k
5% over $20k
How many days does a builder have to give a commencement notice to the owner?
A 7 days once work commences
B 1 day once work commences
C 5 clear business days once work commences
D 14 days once work commences
What are liquidated damages defined as?
Pre-agreed amount between the owner and builder that kicks in if the job completion is delayed.
What is working capital?
Make sure you have the right amount of cash at the right time
What form needs to be signed when using a method B contract
Form 1 change of legal rights
FFL is defective if it deviates more than how much from the documented height?
A 30mm
B 40mm
C 50mm
D 60mm
The nominal thickness for brick perps is how much? And how much can they deviate?
10mm nominal & +/- 5mm
What is the maximum nail spacing to comply with a type A plybrace?
A 300mm outside edges & 150mm intermediately
B 150mm outside edges & 300mm intermediately
C 200mm outside edges & 200mm intermediately
D 100mm outside edges & 300mm intermediately
How soon after completion of works must a plumber supply a Compliance Certificate
5 Days
