Michigan Builders License Exam
verified with correct answers
2026/2027 version
False -answer>>>Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in
the written code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. -answer>>>The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants,
goods and removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as
True. -answer>>>If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and
enforceable by the code official. T or F
Figures. -answer>>>Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. -
answer>>>Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
True. -answer>>>It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the
time of inspection. T or F
Kitchen. -answer>>>All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. -answer>>>Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than
_____ square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. -answer>>>The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. -answer>>>A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear
opening of at least ______ square feet.
3. -answer>>>At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and
must be _____ feet wide.
30 inches. -answer>>>A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided
with 36" guards.
200. -answer>>>Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no
more than ______ .
,7 days. -answer>>>According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability
within ____________days.
Created to serve as a complete, comprehensive code regulating the construction of
single-family, two-family and buildings consisting of three or more townhouse units. -
answer>>>IRC (International Residential Code)
Administrative -answer>>>First 2 chapters of code book are
True -answer>>>Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the
controlling authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes -answer>>>Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of
the code?
8 foot fence. -answer>>>None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
40%. -answer>>>A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more
than ____% of the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. -answer>>>The Michigan Uniform Energy
code applies to new buildings as well as
U-factor. -answer>>>___________ is a measure of how well the window or door
assembly conducts heat. The lower the number, the better insulation the assembly will
provide.
50%. -answer>>>Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of
the total thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. -answer>>>Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for
mechanical system piping.
True. -answer>>>Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher
operating cost, provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. -answer>>>_______ is the compliance route that applies Table
402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
,Area weighted averages. -answer>>>___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and
SHGC requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) -answer>>>Recessed lights must be _____ rated.
True. -answer>>>Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-
value requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. -answer>>>The 2009 IECC requires a permanent
certificate posted on the electrical distribution panel. The certificate shall be completed
by the builder or
State energy code requirements. -answer>>>One hurdle contractors face when bidding
for an energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. -answer>>>Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T
or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name -answer>>>Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be
documented with:
March 2011. -answer>>>The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. -answer>>>Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the basement wall down
to _____ below grade, or the basement floor, whichever is less.
Area weighted average. -answer>>>The _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain
Coefficient of all the glazed fenestration products in the building.
Thermal insulation R-values
Design criteria
Equipment systems -answer>>>Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:
2009. -answer>>>In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC,
with certain amendments.
Air leakage. -answer>>>___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a
specific pressure differential.
Windows
Attic access hatches
Recessed lights -answer>>>Air leakage is the random movement of air into and out of
________ through cracks and holes.
, Table 402.1.1
2009 IECC -answer>>>R-values for insulation and fenestration requirements by
component can be found in
International Energy Conservation Code -answer>>>IECC
U-factor and UA alternatives. -answer>>>The _____________ compliance method
allows for more innovative construction techniques like SIPs or Advanced Framing.
500 sq feet -answer>>>R-30 is permitted in vaulted ceilings, but is limited to
True. -answer>>>Floor insulation must be installed to maintain permanent and
continuous contact with the underside of the subfloor decking. T or F
5, 6 and 7. -answer>>>Michigan falls into climate zones
False. -answer>>>It is permissible for supply ducts to be run through the framing
cavities of a residential building. T or F
IC rated (Insulation Contact) -answer>>>__________ means an electrical fixture has
been tested and listed as suitable for installation in a cavity where the fixture may come
in contact with insulation.
3%. -answer>>>According to the Dept. of Energy, improved energy codes could reduce
CO2 emissions by
300 sq ft. -answer>>>Attic insulation markers must be installed every _____ square
feet.
True. -answer>>>Buildings that are exempted from the new regulations are those with
very low energy use or ones that are neither heated or cooled. T or F
Yes. -answer>>>A contractor needs to remove a non-load bearing wall, does he need
to pull a permit?
No. -answer>>>A concrete contractor has been hired by an owner to install a driveway
and sidewalks. The lot is flat and the concrete is being place on undisturbed earth with a
prepared base. Does the contractor need to pull a permit?
Yes. -answer>>>A permit has been issued for a building project and there is a code
infraction in the building plans that has been overlooked by the building official. Can the
building official require a correction to a project that they previously overlooked?
Health department. -answer>>>Who issues a well and septic permit?
200 sq. feet.
verified with correct answers
2026/2027 version
False -answer>>>Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in
the written code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. -answer>>>The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants,
goods and removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as
True. -answer>>>If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and
enforceable by the code official. T or F
Figures. -answer>>>Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. -
answer>>>Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
True. -answer>>>It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the
time of inspection. T or F
Kitchen. -answer>>>All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. -answer>>>Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than
_____ square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. -answer>>>The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. -answer>>>A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear
opening of at least ______ square feet.
3. -answer>>>At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and
must be _____ feet wide.
30 inches. -answer>>>A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided
with 36" guards.
200. -answer>>>Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no
more than ______ .
,7 days. -answer>>>According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability
within ____________days.
Created to serve as a complete, comprehensive code regulating the construction of
single-family, two-family and buildings consisting of three or more townhouse units. -
answer>>>IRC (International Residential Code)
Administrative -answer>>>First 2 chapters of code book are
True -answer>>>Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the
controlling authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes -answer>>>Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of
the code?
8 foot fence. -answer>>>None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
40%. -answer>>>A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more
than ____% of the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. -answer>>>The Michigan Uniform Energy
code applies to new buildings as well as
U-factor. -answer>>>___________ is a measure of how well the window or door
assembly conducts heat. The lower the number, the better insulation the assembly will
provide.
50%. -answer>>>Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of
the total thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. -answer>>>Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for
mechanical system piping.
True. -answer>>>Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher
operating cost, provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. -answer>>>_______ is the compliance route that applies Table
402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
,Area weighted averages. -answer>>>___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and
SHGC requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) -answer>>>Recessed lights must be _____ rated.
True. -answer>>>Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-
value requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. -answer>>>The 2009 IECC requires a permanent
certificate posted on the electrical distribution panel. The certificate shall be completed
by the builder or
State energy code requirements. -answer>>>One hurdle contractors face when bidding
for an energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. -answer>>>Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T
or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name -answer>>>Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be
documented with:
March 2011. -answer>>>The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. -answer>>>Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the basement wall down
to _____ below grade, or the basement floor, whichever is less.
Area weighted average. -answer>>>The _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain
Coefficient of all the glazed fenestration products in the building.
Thermal insulation R-values
Design criteria
Equipment systems -answer>>>Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:
2009. -answer>>>In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC,
with certain amendments.
Air leakage. -answer>>>___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a
specific pressure differential.
Windows
Attic access hatches
Recessed lights -answer>>>Air leakage is the random movement of air into and out of
________ through cracks and holes.
, Table 402.1.1
2009 IECC -answer>>>R-values for insulation and fenestration requirements by
component can be found in
International Energy Conservation Code -answer>>>IECC
U-factor and UA alternatives. -answer>>>The _____________ compliance method
allows for more innovative construction techniques like SIPs or Advanced Framing.
500 sq feet -answer>>>R-30 is permitted in vaulted ceilings, but is limited to
True. -answer>>>Floor insulation must be installed to maintain permanent and
continuous contact with the underside of the subfloor decking. T or F
5, 6 and 7. -answer>>>Michigan falls into climate zones
False. -answer>>>It is permissible for supply ducts to be run through the framing
cavities of a residential building. T or F
IC rated (Insulation Contact) -answer>>>__________ means an electrical fixture has
been tested and listed as suitable for installation in a cavity where the fixture may come
in contact with insulation.
3%. -answer>>>According to the Dept. of Energy, improved energy codes could reduce
CO2 emissions by
300 sq ft. -answer>>>Attic insulation markers must be installed every _____ square
feet.
True. -answer>>>Buildings that are exempted from the new regulations are those with
very low energy use or ones that are neither heated or cooled. T or F
Yes. -answer>>>A contractor needs to remove a non-load bearing wall, does he need
to pull a permit?
No. -answer>>>A concrete contractor has been hired by an owner to install a driveway
and sidewalks. The lot is flat and the concrete is being place on undisturbed earth with a
prepared base. Does the contractor need to pull a permit?
Yes. -answer>>>A permit has been issued for a building project and there is a code
infraction in the building plans that has been overlooked by the building official. Can the
building official require a correction to a project that they previously overlooked?
Health department. -answer>>>Who issues a well and septic permit?
200 sq. feet.
