MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● 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
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
,●● 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.
, ●● 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.
EXAM QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS COMPLETE STUDY GUIDE
●● 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
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
,●● 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.
, ●● 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.
