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reated 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 closets 3. 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. True. Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value requirements. T or F Registered design professional. 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. One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet False. Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F R-value Settled thickness Manufacturer name Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with: March 2011. The new Michigan codes took effect in 10. 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. 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 Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to: 2009. In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with certain amendments. Air leakage. ___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific pressure differential. Windows Attic access hatches Recessed lights Air leakage is the random movement of air into and out of ________ through cracks and holes. Table 402.1.1 2009 IECC R-values for insulation and fenestration requirements by component can be found in International Energy Conservation Code IECC U-factor and UA alternatives. The _____________ compliance method allows for more innovative construction techniques like SIPs or Advanced Framing. 500 sq feet R-30 is permitted in vaulted ceilings, but is limited to True. 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. Michigan falls into climate zones False. It is permissible for supply ducts to be run through the framing cavities of a residential building. T or F IC rated (Insulation Contact) __________ 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%. According to the Dept. of Energy, improved energy codes could reduce CO2 emissions by 300 sq ft. Attic insulation markers must be installed every _____ square feet. True. 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. A contractor needs to remove a non-load bearing wall, does he need to pull a permit? No. 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. 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. Who i