Michigan Builders License Exam 2022(Answered actual test)

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. - IRC (International Residential Code) Administrative - First 2 chapters of code book are True - Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F Yes - Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code? 8 foot fence. - None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT: sidewalks and driveways tiling an 8 foot fence playground equipment False - Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written code and footnotes. T or F Live load. - The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods and removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as True. - If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the code official. T or F Figures. - Illustrations are typically referred to as Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. - Generally speaking, the building official's job is to True. - It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of inspection. T or F Kitchen. - All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT: bathrooms kitchens storage spaces closets3. - Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____ square feet, half of which must be openable. 44 inches. - The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is 5.7 sq ft. - A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at least ______ square feet. 3. - At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet wide. 30 inches. - A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards. 200. - Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than ______ . 7 days. - According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within ____________days. 40%. - A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____% of the stud width. Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as U-factor. - ___________ 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%. - Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total thermal loss of a ceiling. R-3. - Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical system piping. True. - Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost, provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F Prescriptive Path. - _______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is considered the most simple. Area weighted averages. - ___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC requirements. IC (Insulation Contact) - Recessed lights must be _____ rated.