MICHIGAN BUILDERS
LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
True. - A SWERS>>>>>Oversized HVAC equipment has
a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life
expectancy. T or F
flrescriptive flath. - A SWERS>>>>> is the
compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to
building envelope components, and is considered
the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - A SWERS>>>>>
can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - A SWERS>>>>>Recessed
lights must be rated.
True. - A SWERS>>>>>Up to 15 square feet of
glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-
value requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. - A SWERS>>>>>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. - A SWERS>>>>>One
hurdle contractors face when bidding for an
energy efficient project is choosing materials
that fit the design, and also meet
False. - ASWERS>>>>>Historically significant
buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or
F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name - A SWERS>>>>>Insulation
products (blown and sprayed) must be documented
with:
March 2011. - A SWERS>>>>>The new Michigan codes
took effect in
10. - A SWERS>>>>>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. - A SWERS>>>>>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 - A SWERS>>>>>fllans and
specifications must be detailed in regards to:
2009. - A SWERS>>>>>In Michigan, the residential
energy code is based on the IECC, with
certain amendments.
Air leakage. - A SWERS>>>>> is the
rate of air infiltration in the presence of a
specific pressure differential.
Windows
Attic access hatches
Recessed lights - A SWERS>>>>>Air leakage is the
random movement of air into and out of
through cracks and holes.
Table 402.1.1
2009 IECC - A SWERS>>>>>R-values for insulation
and fenestration requirements by component can be
found in
, International Energy Conservation Code -
A SWERS>>>>>IECC
U-factor and UA alternatives. - A SWERS>>>>>The
compliance method allows for more
innovative construction techniques like SIfls or
Advanced Framing.
500 sq feet - A SWERS>>>>>R-30 is permitted in
vaulted ceilings, but is limited to
True. - A SWERS>>>>>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. - A SWERS>>>>>Michigan falls into
climate zones
False. - ASWERS>>>>>It is permissible for supply
ducts to be run through the framing cavities of a
residential building. T or F
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. - A SWERS>>>>>IRC
(International Residential Code)
Administrative - A SWERS>>>>>First 2 chapters of
code book are
LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
True. - A SWERS>>>>>Oversized HVAC equipment has
a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life
expectancy. T or F
flrescriptive flath. - A SWERS>>>>> is the
compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to
building envelope components, and is considered
the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - A SWERS>>>>>
can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - A SWERS>>>>>Recessed
lights must be rated.
True. - A SWERS>>>>>Up to 15 square feet of
glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-
value requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. - A SWERS>>>>>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. - A SWERS>>>>>One
hurdle contractors face when bidding for an
energy efficient project is choosing materials
that fit the design, and also meet
False. - ASWERS>>>>>Historically significant
buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or
F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name - A SWERS>>>>>Insulation
products (blown and sprayed) must be documented
with:
March 2011. - A SWERS>>>>>The new Michigan codes
took effect in
10. - A SWERS>>>>>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. - A SWERS>>>>>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 - A SWERS>>>>>fllans and
specifications must be detailed in regards to:
2009. - A SWERS>>>>>In Michigan, the residential
energy code is based on the IECC, with
certain amendments.
Air leakage. - A SWERS>>>>> is the
rate of air infiltration in the presence of a
specific pressure differential.
Windows
Attic access hatches
Recessed lights - A SWERS>>>>>Air leakage is the
random movement of air into and out of
through cracks and holes.
Table 402.1.1
2009 IECC - A SWERS>>>>>R-values for insulation
and fenestration requirements by component can be
found in
, International Energy Conservation Code -
A SWERS>>>>>IECC
U-factor and UA alternatives. - A SWERS>>>>>The
compliance method allows for more
innovative construction techniques like SIfls or
Advanced Framing.
500 sq feet - A SWERS>>>>>R-30 is permitted in
vaulted ceilings, but is limited to
True. - A SWERS>>>>>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. - A SWERS>>>>>Michigan falls into
climate zones
False. - ASWERS>>>>>It is permissible for supply
ducts to be run through the framing cavities of a
residential building. T or F
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. - A SWERS>>>>>IRC
(International Residential Code)
Administrative - A SWERS>>>>>First 2 chapters of
code book are
