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Michigan Builders License Exam Questions and Answers
with Solutions UPDATED!!!
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. - ANSWER IRC
(International Residential Code)
Administrative - ANSWER First 2 chapters of code book are
True - ANSWER Plans or supporting documents are almost
always required by the controlling authority prior to issuing a
permit. T or F
Yes - ANSWER Does the building official have the authority to
render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - ANSWER None of the following require a permit,
EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
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an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False - ANSWER Tables and illustrations are always supported by
information found in the written code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. - ANSWER The amount of evenly distributed weight
imposed by inhabitants, goods and removable objects on a
floor or roof system is referred to as
True. - ANSWER If a code requirement is in the book, it is both
acceptable and enforceable by the code official. T or F
Figures. - ANSWER Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable
standard. - ANSWER Generally speaking, the building official's
job is to
True. - ANSWER It is required that all manufacturer instructions
be at the jobsite at the time of inspection. T or F
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Kitchen. - ANSWER All of the following are not considered
habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. - ANSWER Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate
glazing area no less than _____ square feet, half of which must
be openable.
44 inches. - ANSWER The maximum height of an egress window
above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. - ANSWER A basement bedroom must have an egress
window with a clear opening of at least ______ square feet.
3. - ANSWER At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each
dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet wide.
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30 inches. - ANSWER A porch more than _____ inches above
grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. - ANSWER Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-
spread classification of no more than ______ .
7 days. - ANSWER According to code, concrete must reach at
least 70% of it's ability within ____________days.
40%. - ANSWER A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may
not be notched more than ____% of the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - ANSWER The
Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well
as
U-factor. - ANSWER ___________ is a measure of how well the
window or door assembly conducts heat. The lower the
number, the better insulation the assembly will provide.
Michigan Builders License Exam Questions and Answers
with Solutions UPDATED!!!
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. - ANSWER IRC
(International Residential Code)
Administrative - ANSWER First 2 chapters of code book are
True - ANSWER Plans or supporting documents are almost
always required by the controlling authority prior to issuing a
permit. T or F
Yes - ANSWER Does the building official have the authority to
render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - ANSWER None of the following require a permit,
EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
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an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False - ANSWER Tables and illustrations are always supported by
information found in the written code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. - ANSWER The amount of evenly distributed weight
imposed by inhabitants, goods and removable objects on a
floor or roof system is referred to as
True. - ANSWER If a code requirement is in the book, it is both
acceptable and enforceable by the code official. T or F
Figures. - ANSWER Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable
standard. - ANSWER Generally speaking, the building official's
job is to
True. - ANSWER It is required that all manufacturer instructions
be at the jobsite at the time of inspection. T or F
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Kitchen. - ANSWER All of the following are not considered
habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. - ANSWER Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate
glazing area no less than _____ square feet, half of which must
be openable.
44 inches. - ANSWER The maximum height of an egress window
above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. - ANSWER A basement bedroom must have an egress
window with a clear opening of at least ______ square feet.
3. - ANSWER At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each
dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet wide.
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30 inches. - ANSWER A porch more than _____ inches above
grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. - ANSWER Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-
spread classification of no more than ______ .
7 days. - ANSWER According to code, concrete must reach at
least 70% of it's ability within ____________days.
40%. - ANSWER A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may
not be notched more than ____% of the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - ANSWER The
Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well
as
U-factor. - ANSWER ___________ is a measure of how well the
window or door assembly conducts heat. The lower the
number, the better insulation the assembly will provide.
