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Michigan's residential builder EXAM 2026/2027
ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL VERIFED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ / NEWEST EXAM!!!
Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing
area no less than _____ square feet, half of which must be
openable. - Answer-3.
The maximum height of an egress window above the floor
is - Answer-44 inches.
A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a
clear opening of at least ______ square feet. - Answer-5.7
sq ft.
At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each
dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet wide. - Answer-3.
A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be
provided with 36" guards. - Answer-30 inches.
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Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread
classification of no more than ______ . - Answer-200.
According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's
ability within ____________days. - Answer-7 days.
A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be
notched more than ____% of the stud width. - Answer-
40%.
The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new
buildings as well as - Answer-Additions, alterations,
renovation and repairs.
___________ is a measure of how well the window or
door assembly conducts heat. The lower the number, the
better insulation the assembly will provide. - Answer-U-
factor.
Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often
reach ___% of the total thermal loss of a ceiling. - Answer-
50%.
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Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of
____________for mechanical system piping. - Answer-R-
3.
Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a
higher operating cost, provides less comfort, and shorter
life expectancy. T or F - Answer-True.
_______ is the compliance route that applies Table
402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is
considered the most simple. - Answer-Prescriptive Path.
___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements. - Answer-Area weighted averages.
Recessed lights must be _____ rated. - Answer-IC
(Insulation Contact)
Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is
exempted from U-value requirements. T or F - Answer-
True.
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The 2009 IECC requires a permanent certificate posted on
the electrical distribution panel. The certificate shall be
completed by the builder or - Answer-Registered design
professional.
One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy
efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design,
and also meet - Answer-State energy code requirements.
Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code
changes. T or F - Answer-False.
Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be
documented with: - Answer-R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name
The new Michigan codes took effect in - Answer-March
2011.
Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the
basement wall down to _____ below grade, or the
basement floor, whichever is less. - Answer-10.
Michigan's residential builder EXAM 2026/2027
ACTUAL COMPLETE REAL VERIFED EXAM
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS (VERIFIED
ANSWERS) ALREADY GRADED A+ / NEWEST EXAM!!!
Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing
area no less than _____ square feet, half of which must be
openable. - Answer-3.
The maximum height of an egress window above the floor
is - Answer-44 inches.
A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a
clear opening of at least ______ square feet. - Answer-5.7
sq ft.
At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each
dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet wide. - Answer-3.
A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be
provided with 36" guards. - Answer-30 inches.
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Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread
classification of no more than ______ . - Answer-200.
According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's
ability within ____________days. - Answer-7 days.
A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be
notched more than ____% of the stud width. - Answer-
40%.
The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new
buildings as well as - Answer-Additions, alterations,
renovation and repairs.
___________ is a measure of how well the window or
door assembly conducts heat. The lower the number, the
better insulation the assembly will provide. - Answer-U-
factor.
Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often
reach ___% of the total thermal loss of a ceiling. - Answer-
50%.
,3|Page
Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of
____________for mechanical system piping. - Answer-R-
3.
Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a
higher operating cost, provides less comfort, and shorter
life expectancy. T or F - Answer-True.
_______ is the compliance route that applies Table
402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is
considered the most simple. - Answer-Prescriptive Path.
___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements. - Answer-Area weighted averages.
Recessed lights must be _____ rated. - Answer-IC
(Insulation Contact)
Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is
exempted from U-value requirements. T or F - Answer-
True.
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The 2009 IECC requires a permanent certificate posted on
the electrical distribution panel. The certificate shall be
completed by the builder or - Answer-Registered design
professional.
One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy
efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design,
and also meet - Answer-State energy code requirements.
Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code
changes. T or F - Answer-False.
Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be
documented with: - Answer-R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name
The new Michigan codes took effect in - Answer-March
2011.
Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the
basement wall down to _____ below grade, or the
basement floor, whichever is less. - Answer-10.
