Builder Registration Test

Question 1

What is the climate zone in Melbourne?

Answer 1

6

Question 2

What is the minimum concrete coverage for bottom reinforcement to ground for a slab?

Answer 2

40mm

Question 3

What is the minimum bearing pressure on an edge beam?

Answer 3

50kPa

Question 4

What is the minimum overlap for cypress weatherboards?

Answer 4

30mm

Question 5

How much ventilation is required for a bathroom?

Answer 5

5% of floor space

Question 6

The minimum required width of a landing?

Answer 6

750mm

Question 7

If using footing type 5 as per 1684, what is minimum kPa requirement?

Answer 7

125kPa

Question 8

What is the minimum clearance from the top of a window to the U/S of a window head or lintel

Answer 8

15mm

Question 9

What % of building does temporary bracing need to be?

Answer 9

60%

Question 10

Maximum spacing of an internal beam from an external corner?

Answer 10

4.0m

Question 11

What is the maximum spacing for articulation joints for wall with less than 900mm x 900mm?

Answer 11

6.0m

Question 11

Under what circumstances can the owner exit the contract if the build exceeds what amount of time?

Answer 11

1.5 times the construction period

Question 12

Maximum turn-up on a frame for DPC is?

Answer 12

150mm

Question 13

How far away from a pool fence can a step be?

Answer 13

500mm

Question 13

Once a permit is received how much time do you have to complete building work on a swimming pool?

Answer 13

6 months

Question 14

How can you terminate the appointment of a building surveyor?

Answer 14

Written authority from VBA

Question 15

What is a form 17

Answer 15

Certificate of final inspection

Question 15

Why is a cash flow budget important?

Answer 15

To work out what cash position your company is in

Question 15

Once capacity to pay is requested, how many days does the owner have to supply evidence?

Answer 15

7 days

Question 16

Liabilities is defined as?

Answer 16

Obligations the company must pay

Question 16

What is the minimum amount of public liability required to enter into a contract?

Answer 16

10 million

Question 17

A crack in concrete floor is considered severe when?

Answer 17

Crack width exceeds 4mm -10mm

Question 18

What is the maximum size hole you can drill into a load bearing wall?

Answer 18

25mm

Question 18

What is the maximum a stump can be out of plumb if it is 1.0m or less?

Answer 18

10mm

Question 19

What 3 component make up FRL?

Answer 19

Structural adequacy, Integrity, insulation

Question 19

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

Question 20

Minimum and maximum number of risers in a staircase?

Answer 20

Minimum 2 Maximum 18

Question 21

AS for glazing

Answer 21

AS 1288

Question 21

Minimum concrete coverage amounts for reinforcements at the top and bottom of a strip footing?

Answer 21

40mm

Question 22

Over what height do stumps need to be braced for a clad frame house with a full perimeter masonary base?

Answer 22

1200mm

Question 22

Gap from pool fence to natural ground?

Answer 22

100mm

Question 23

The maximum vertical spacing of brick ties at an articulation joint?

Answer 23

300mm TO BE CONFIRMED

Question 23

What is the minimum clearance from a bottom chord of a truss to an internal wall?

Answer 23

10mm

Question 24

How much tolerance is allowed for a truss to be out of plumb?

Answer 24

50mm or H/50, whichever is less

Question 24

How is stump embedment measured?

Answer 24

.3 stump above ground or 450mm whichever is greater

Question 25

What size gap is required for caulking at the bottom of a WR wall lining and the shower base?

Answer 25

6mm

Question 26

Cancellation of registration is which form?

Answer 26

Form 21

Question 27

How many days does an adjoining owner have to respond to protection works notice.

Answer 27

14 days

Question 28

Masonary walls are considered defective if they are how far out of plumb?

Answer 28

25mm over the height of the building

Question 28

Client can exit contract if the price exceeds how much?

Answer 28

15% of total contract price

Question 29

Maximum deviation out of plumb for a stump 2m or less?

Answer 29

Length of stump divided by 100

Question 29

What is the maximum clearance from finished floor to the bottom?

Answer 29

20mm

Question 29

In what order would you follow for waterproofing process

Answer 29

Prep, prime, bond breaker, waterproof

Question 30

The highest step you can work on a ladder is?

Answer 30

2nd tread from the top

Question 31

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

Question 32

What is classified as a 10b building

Answer 32

Swimming Pool

Question 33

Whas is the maximum length of a slab before a control joint is required as per NCC 2022?

Answer 33

18m

Question 33

For a sloping site, how much is the sub floor clearance measured from external walls?

Answer 33

150mm - 400mm over 2m

Question 34

Minimum splice for trench mesh?

Answer 34

500mm

Question 35

How much natural light is required from a window?

Answer 35

10% of floor area

Question 35

Maximum spacing for downpipes is how much?

Answer 35

12m

Question 36

What is the maximum notch in a stud for a bath?

Answer 36

25mm

Question 37

If openings of more that 900mm x 900mm occur, what becomes the maximum spacing for articulation joints?

Answer 37

5000mm

Question 38

How far offset from an internal beam can an internal loadbearing wall be on a slab?

Answer 38

1000mm

Question 39

When fixing DPC to the frame, what is the maximum spacing foe fixings?

Answer 39

Every second stud CHECK THIS

Question 40

What does NCZ 5 relate to?

Answer 40

If a pool fence intersects a boundary fence, the pool fence needs to be 1.8m high over the 1st 900mm

Question 41

AS3470 relates to?

Answer 41

Waterproofing internal areas

Question 42

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

Question 43

What is the AS for installation of roof trusses A AS4773 B AS3740 C AS4440 D AS3660

Answer 43

C AS4440 CONFIRM

Question 44

What is a building order?

Answer 44

Stop works notice from surveyor to rectify defective building work

Question 44

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

Question 45

What form is a Building Permit? A Form 1 B Form 2 C Form 3 D Form 4

Question 46

What are the deposit %'s for contracts under and over $20,000

Answer 46

10% under $20k 5% over $20k

Question 46

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

Question 47

What are liquidated damages defined as?

Answer 47

Pre-agreed amount between the owner and builder that kicks in if the job completion is delayed.

Question 48

What is working capital?

Answer 48

Make sure you have the right amount of cash at the right time

Question 48

What form needs to be signed when using a method B contract

Answer 48

Form 1 change of legal rights

Question 49

FFL is defective if it deviates more than how much from the documented height? A 30mm B 40mm C 50mm D 60mm

Question 50

The nominal thickness for brick perps is how much? And how much can they deviate?

Answer 50

10mm nominal & +/- 5mm

Question 51

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

Question 52

How soon after completion of works must a plumber supply a Compliance Certificate

Answer 52

5 Days