MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE
EXAM TEST BANK | 800
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) 2025/2026 | ALREADY
GRADED A+
, Michigan Builders License Exam 2025/26
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. --PRECISE ANS-- IRC (International Residential Code)
Administrative --PRECISE ANS-- First 2 chapters of code book are
True --PRECISE ANS-- Plans or supporting documents are almost always
required by the controlling authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes --PRECISE ANS-- Does the building official have the authority to
render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. --PRECISE ANS-- None of the following require a
permit, EXCEPT: sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False --PRECISE ANS-- Tables and illustrations are always supported by
information found in the written code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. --PRECISE ANS-- The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed
by inhabitants, goods and removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred
to as
True. --PRECISE ANS-- If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable
and enforceable by the code official. T or F
Figures. --PRECISE ANS-- Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. -
-PRECISE ANS-- Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
True. --PRECISE ANS-- It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the
jobsite at the time of inspection. T or F
Kitchen. --PRECISE ANS-- All of the following are not considered habitable
spaces EXCEPT:
,bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. --PRECISE ANS-- Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area
no less than square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. --PRECISE ANS-- The maximum height of an egress window above
the floor is
5.7 sq ft. --PRECISE ANS-- A basement bedroom must have an egress
window with a clear opening of at least square feet.
3. --PRECISE ANS-- At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling
unit, and must be feet wide.
30 inches. --PRECISE ANS-- A porch more than inches
above grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. --PRECISE ANS-- Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread
classification of no more than .
7 days. --PRECISE ANS-- According to code, concrete must reach at least
70% of it's ability within days.
40%. --PRECISE ANS-- A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be
notched more than % of the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. --PRECISE ANS-- The Michigan
Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as
U-factor. --PRECISE ANS-- 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%. --PRECISE ANS-- Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach
% of the total thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. --PRECISE ANS-- Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of
for mechanical system piping.
, True. --PRECISE ANS-- Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a
higher operating cost, provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. --PRECISE ANS-- is the compliance route that applies Table
402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. --PRECISE ANS-- can be used to satisfy U-
factor and SHGC requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) --PRECISE ANS-- Recessed lights
must be rated.
True. --PRECISE ANS-- Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is
exempted from U-value requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. --PRECISE ANS-- 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. --PRECISE ANS-- One hurdle contractors
face when bidding for an energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit
the design, and also meet
False. --PRECISE ANS-- Historically significant buildings are not exempt
from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name --PRECISE ANS-- Insulation products (blown and sprayed)
must be documented with:
March 2011. --PRECISE ANS-- The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. --PRECISE ANS-- 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. --PRECISE ANS-- 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 --PRECISE ANS-- Plans and specifications must be
detailed in regards to:
EXAM TEST BANK | 800
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
DETAILED ANSWERS WITH
RATIONALES (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) 2025/2026 | ALREADY
GRADED A+
, Michigan Builders License Exam 2025/26
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. --PRECISE ANS-- IRC (International Residential Code)
Administrative --PRECISE ANS-- First 2 chapters of code book are
True --PRECISE ANS-- Plans or supporting documents are almost always
required by the controlling authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes --PRECISE ANS-- Does the building official have the authority to
render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. --PRECISE ANS-- None of the following require a
permit, EXCEPT: sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False --PRECISE ANS-- Tables and illustrations are always supported by
information found in the written code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. --PRECISE ANS-- The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed
by inhabitants, goods and removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred
to as
True. --PRECISE ANS-- If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable
and enforceable by the code official. T or F
Figures. --PRECISE ANS-- Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. -
-PRECISE ANS-- Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
True. --PRECISE ANS-- It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the
jobsite at the time of inspection. T or F
Kitchen. --PRECISE ANS-- All of the following are not considered habitable
spaces EXCEPT:
,bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. --PRECISE ANS-- Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area
no less than square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. --PRECISE ANS-- The maximum height of an egress window above
the floor is
5.7 sq ft. --PRECISE ANS-- A basement bedroom must have an egress
window with a clear opening of at least square feet.
3. --PRECISE ANS-- At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling
unit, and must be feet wide.
30 inches. --PRECISE ANS-- A porch more than inches
above grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. --PRECISE ANS-- Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread
classification of no more than .
7 days. --PRECISE ANS-- According to code, concrete must reach at least
70% of it's ability within days.
40%. --PRECISE ANS-- A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be
notched more than % of the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. --PRECISE ANS-- The Michigan
Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as
U-factor. --PRECISE ANS-- 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%. --PRECISE ANS-- Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach
% of the total thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. --PRECISE ANS-- Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of
for mechanical system piping.
, True. --PRECISE ANS-- Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a
higher operating cost, provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. --PRECISE ANS-- is the compliance route that applies Table
402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. --PRECISE ANS-- can be used to satisfy U-
factor and SHGC requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) --PRECISE ANS-- Recessed lights
must be rated.
True. --PRECISE ANS-- Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is
exempted from U-value requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. --PRECISE ANS-- 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. --PRECISE ANS-- One hurdle contractors
face when bidding for an energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit
the design, and also meet
False. --PRECISE ANS-- Historically significant buildings are not exempt
from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name --PRECISE ANS-- Insulation products (blown and sprayed)
must be documented with:
March 2011. --PRECISE ANS-- The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. --PRECISE ANS-- 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. --PRECISE ANS-- 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 --PRECISE ANS-- Plans and specifications must be
detailed in regards to:
