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Builder Registration Test Flashcards

1
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What is the climate zone in Melbourne?

A

6

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2
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What is the minimum concrete coverage for bottom reinforcement to ground for a slab?

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40mm

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3
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What is the minimum bearing pressure on an edge beam?

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50kPa

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4
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What is the minimum overlap for cypress weatherboards?

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30mm

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5
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How much ventilation is required for a bathroom?

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5% of floor space

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6
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The minimum required width of a landing?

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750mm

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7
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If using footing type 5 as per 1684, what is minimum kPa requirement?

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125kPa

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8
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What is the minimum clearance from the top of a window to the U/S of a window head or lintel

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15mm

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9
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What % of building does temporary bracing need to be?

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60%

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10
Q

Maximum spacing of an internal beam from an external corner?

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4.0m

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11
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What is the maximum spacing for articulation joints for wall with less than 900mm x 900mm?

A

6.0m

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11
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Under what circumstances can the owner exit the contract if the build exceeds what amount of time?

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1.5 times the construction period

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12
Q

Maximum turn-up on a frame for DPC is?

A

150mm

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13
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How far away from a pool fence can a step be?

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500mm

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13
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Once a permit is received how much time do you have to complete building work on a swimming pool?

A

6 months

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14
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How can you terminate the appointment of a building surveyor?

A

Written authority from VBA

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15
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What is a form 17

A

Certificate of final inspection

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15
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Why is a cash flow budget important?

A

To work out what cash position your company is in

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15
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Once capacity to pay is requested, how many days does the owner have to supply evidence?

A

7 days

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16
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Liabilities is defined as?

A

Obligations the company must pay

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16
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What is the minimum amount of public liability required to enter into a contract?

A

10 million

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17
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A crack in concrete floor is considered severe when?

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Crack width exceeds 4mm -10mm

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18
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What is the maximum size hole you can drill into a load bearing wall?

A

25mm

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18
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What is the maximum a stump can be out of plumb if it is 1.0m or less?

A

10mm

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19
Q

What 3 component make up FRL?

A

Structural adequacy, Integrity, insulation

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19
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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

A
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20
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Minimum and maximum number of risers in a staircase?

A

Minimum 2
Maximum 18

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21
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AS for glazing

A

AS 1288

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21
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Minimum concrete coverage amounts for reinforcements at the top and bottom of a strip footing?

A

40mm

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22
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Over what height do stumps need to be braced for a clad frame house with a full perimeter masonary base?

A

1200mm

22
Q

Gap from pool fence to natural ground?

A

100mm

23
Q

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

A

300mm
TO BE CONFIRMED

23
Q

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

A

10mm

24
Q

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

A

50mm or H/50, whichever is less

24
Q

How is stump embedment measured?

A

.3 stump above ground or 450mm whichever is greater

25
Q

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

A

6mm

26
Q

Cancellation of registration is which form?

A

Form 21

27
Q

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

A

14 days

28
Q

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

A

25mm over the height of the building

28
Q

Client can exit contract if the price exceeds how much?

A

15% of total contract price

29
Q

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

A

Length of stump divided by 100

29
Q

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

A

20mm

29
Q

In what order would you follow for waterproofing process

A

Prep, prime, bond breaker, waterproof

30
Q

The highest step you can work on a ladder is?

A

2nd tread from the top

31
Q

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

A
32
Q

What is classified as a 10b building

A

Swimming Pool

33
Q

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

A

18m

33
Q

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

A

150mm - 400mm over 2m

34
Q

Minimum splice for trench mesh?

A

500mm

35
Q

How much natural light is required from a window?

A

10% of floor area

35
Q

Maximum spacing for downpipes is how much?

A

12m

36
Q

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

A

25mm

37
Q

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

A

5000mm

38
Q

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

A

1000mm

39
Q

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

A

Every second stud

CHECK THIS

40
Q

What does NCZ 5 relate to?

A

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

41
Q

AS3470 relates to?

A

Waterproofing internal areas

42
Q

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

A
43
Q

What is the AS for installation of roof trusses

A AS4773
B AS3740
C AS4440
D AS3660

A

C AS4440

CONFIRM

44
Q

What is a building order?

A

Stop works notice from surveyor to rectify defective building work

44
Q

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

A
45
Q

What form is a Building Permit?

A Form 1
B Form 2
C Form 3
D Form 4

A
46
Q

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

A

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

46
Q

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

A
47
Q

What are liquidated damages defined as?

A

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

48
Q

What is working capital?

A

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

48
Q

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

A

Form 1 change of legal rights

49
Q

FFL is defective if it deviates more than how much from the documented height?

A 30mm
B 40mm
C 50mm
D 60mm

A
50
Q

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

A

10mm nominal & +/- 5mm

51
Q

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

A
52
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How soon after completion of works must a plumber supply a Compliance Certificate

A

5 Days

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