Michigan Builders License Exam ACTUAL exam:
QUESTION AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2026
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Terms in this set (757)
Created to serve as a complete, IRC (International Residential Code)
comprehensive code regulating the
construction of single-family, two-
family and buildings consisting of
three or more townhouse units.
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 Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
the minimum enforceable standard.
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.
QUESTION AND ANSWERS UPDATED 2026
Save
Terms in this set (757)
Created to serve as a complete, IRC (International Residential Code)
comprehensive code regulating the
construction of single-family, two-
family and buildings consisting of
three or more townhouse units.
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 Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
the minimum enforceable standard.
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.
