Michigan Builders License Exam | 2025/2026 Latest Edition
| Verified Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+
The Michigan Builders License Exam 2025/2026 edition includes a complete set of 100
verified practice questions with 100% correct answers. Designed for contractor candidates, this
exam prep ensures mastery of Michigan building laws, codes, and professional standards
required to obtain your license on the first attempt.
Exam Coverage
✔ Michigan Residential Code & Building Laws
✔ Business Management & Construction Law
✔ Safety Regulations & OSHA standards
✔ Estimating, Bidding, and Project Management
✔ Contracts, Liens, and Financial Management
✔ Environmental, Energy Efficiency & Green Building Practices
✔ Licensing, Continuing Education, and Ethical Responsibilities
Answer Format
All questions come with correct verified answers in green and detailed rationales. Each
solution reinforces legal requirements, technical knowledge, and real-world application to
guarantee exam success.
1. Under the Michigan Residential Code, what is the minimum slope
required for asphalt shingle roofs?
a) 2:12
b) 3:12
c) 4:12
d) 5:12
c) 4:12
Rationale: The Michigan Residential Code (2015 IRC R905.2.2) requires a minimum slope of
4:12 for asphalt shingles to prevent water infiltration.
2. What is the statute of limitations for a construction lien in Michigan?
a) 90 days
b) 1 year
c) 2 years
d) 3 years
a) 90 days
Rationale: Michigan law (MCL 570.1111) requires construction liens to be filed within 90 days of
the last furnishing of labor or materials.
,3. According to OSHA, what is the minimum guardrail height for fall
protection?
a) 30 inches
b) 36 inches
c) 42 inches
d) 48 inches
c) 42 inches
Rationale: OSHA 1926.502(b)(1) requires guardrails to be at least 42 inches high for fall
protection on construction sites.
4. What is the required bond amount for a Michigan residential builder
license?
a) $10,000
b) $15,000
c) $25,000
d) $50,000
c) $25,000
Rationale: Michigan law (MCL 339.2405) requires a $25,000 surety bond for residential
builders.
5. Under Michigan building code, what is the maximum spacing for floor
joists in residential construction?
a) 16 inches
b) 19.2 inches
c) 24 inches
d) 32 inches
c) 24 inches
Rationale: The Michigan Residential Code (2015 IRC R502.3) allows up to 24 inches on center
for floor joists, depending on span and load.
6. What is the Michigan requirement for continuing education for licensed
builders?
a) 6 hours every 2 years
b) 12 hours every 3 years
c) 21 hours every 3 years
d) 24 hours every 2 years
c) 21 hours every 3 years
Rationale: Michigan Administrative Code (R 338.1557) requires 21 hours of continuing
education every 3 years for builders.
7. What is the OSHA standard for trenching excavation depth without
shoring?
a) 4 feet
b) 5 feet
c) 6 feet
, d) 8 feet
b) 5 feet
Rationale: OSHA 1926.652(a)(1) requires protective systems for excavations over 5 feet deep.
8. What is the required R-value for exterior walls in Michigan Zone 6?
a) R-13
b) R-19
c) R-20
d) R-25
c) R-20
Rationale: Michigan Energy Code (2015 IECC R402.1.2) requires R-20 for exterior walls in
Climate Zone 6.
9. What is the Michigan statute for residential builder licensing?
a) MCL 339.2401
b) MCL 339.601
c) MCL 570.1101
d) MCL 125.1501
a) MCL 339.2401
Rationale: MCL 339.2401 governs licensing requirements for residential builders in Michigan.
10. What is the maximum height for a residential ladder without
intermediate support?
a) 10 feet
b) 16 feet
c) 20 feet
d) 24 feet
c) 20 feet
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1053(b)(5) requires support for ladders over 20 feet in construction
settings.
11. What is the required ventilation for a Michigan residential attic?
a) 1/150 of attic area
b) 1/300 of attic area
c) 1/600 of attic area
d) 1/1200 of attic area
a) 1/150 of attic area
Rationale: Michigan Residential Code (2015 IRC R806.2) requires 1/150 net free ventilation
area for attics unless specific conditions allow 1/300.
12. What is the Michigan penalty for unlicensed contracting?
a) Misdemeanor with up to $1,000 fine
b) Felony with $5,000 fine
c) Civil infraction
d) No penalty
a) Misdemeanor with up to $1,000 fine
| Verified Questions & Correct Answers | Graded A+
The Michigan Builders License Exam 2025/2026 edition includes a complete set of 100
verified practice questions with 100% correct answers. Designed for contractor candidates, this
exam prep ensures mastery of Michigan building laws, codes, and professional standards
required to obtain your license on the first attempt.
Exam Coverage
✔ Michigan Residential Code & Building Laws
✔ Business Management & Construction Law
✔ Safety Regulations & OSHA standards
✔ Estimating, Bidding, and Project Management
✔ Contracts, Liens, and Financial Management
✔ Environmental, Energy Efficiency & Green Building Practices
✔ Licensing, Continuing Education, and Ethical Responsibilities
Answer Format
All questions come with correct verified answers in green and detailed rationales. Each
solution reinforces legal requirements, technical knowledge, and real-world application to
guarantee exam success.
1. Under the Michigan Residential Code, what is the minimum slope
required for asphalt shingle roofs?
a) 2:12
b) 3:12
c) 4:12
d) 5:12
c) 4:12
Rationale: The Michigan Residential Code (2015 IRC R905.2.2) requires a minimum slope of
4:12 for asphalt shingles to prevent water infiltration.
2. What is the statute of limitations for a construction lien in Michigan?
a) 90 days
b) 1 year
c) 2 years
d) 3 years
a) 90 days
Rationale: Michigan law (MCL 570.1111) requires construction liens to be filed within 90 days of
the last furnishing of labor or materials.
,3. According to OSHA, what is the minimum guardrail height for fall
protection?
a) 30 inches
b) 36 inches
c) 42 inches
d) 48 inches
c) 42 inches
Rationale: OSHA 1926.502(b)(1) requires guardrails to be at least 42 inches high for fall
protection on construction sites.
4. What is the required bond amount for a Michigan residential builder
license?
a) $10,000
b) $15,000
c) $25,000
d) $50,000
c) $25,000
Rationale: Michigan law (MCL 339.2405) requires a $25,000 surety bond for residential
builders.
5. Under Michigan building code, what is the maximum spacing for floor
joists in residential construction?
a) 16 inches
b) 19.2 inches
c) 24 inches
d) 32 inches
c) 24 inches
Rationale: The Michigan Residential Code (2015 IRC R502.3) allows up to 24 inches on center
for floor joists, depending on span and load.
6. What is the Michigan requirement for continuing education for licensed
builders?
a) 6 hours every 2 years
b) 12 hours every 3 years
c) 21 hours every 3 years
d) 24 hours every 2 years
c) 21 hours every 3 years
Rationale: Michigan Administrative Code (R 338.1557) requires 21 hours of continuing
education every 3 years for builders.
7. What is the OSHA standard for trenching excavation depth without
shoring?
a) 4 feet
b) 5 feet
c) 6 feet
, d) 8 feet
b) 5 feet
Rationale: OSHA 1926.652(a)(1) requires protective systems for excavations over 5 feet deep.
8. What is the required R-value for exterior walls in Michigan Zone 6?
a) R-13
b) R-19
c) R-20
d) R-25
c) R-20
Rationale: Michigan Energy Code (2015 IECC R402.1.2) requires R-20 for exterior walls in
Climate Zone 6.
9. What is the Michigan statute for residential builder licensing?
a) MCL 339.2401
b) MCL 339.601
c) MCL 570.1101
d) MCL 125.1501
a) MCL 339.2401
Rationale: MCL 339.2401 governs licensing requirements for residential builders in Michigan.
10. What is the maximum height for a residential ladder without
intermediate support?
a) 10 feet
b) 16 feet
c) 20 feet
d) 24 feet
c) 20 feet
Rationale: OSHA 1926.1053(b)(5) requires support for ladders over 20 feet in construction
settings.
11. What is the required ventilation for a Michigan residential attic?
a) 1/150 of attic area
b) 1/300 of attic area
c) 1/600 of attic area
d) 1/1200 of attic area
a) 1/150 of attic area
Rationale: Michigan Residential Code (2015 IRC R806.2) requires 1/150 net free ventilation
area for attics unless specific conditions allow 1/300.
12. What is the Michigan penalty for unlicensed contracting?
a) Misdemeanor with up to $1,000 fine
b) Felony with $5,000 fine
c) Civil infraction
d) No penalty
a) Misdemeanor with up to $1,000 fine
