Michigan Builders License Exam
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 the minimum Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
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.
30 inches. A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more
than ______ .
7 days. According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
____________days.
40%. A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____%
of the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as
, Michigan Builders License Exam
U-factor. ___________ is a measure of how well the window or door assembly conducts heat.
The lower the number, the better insulation the assembly will provide.
50%. Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total
thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical
system piping.
True. Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. _______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building envelope
components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. ___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) Recessed lights must be _____ rated.
True. Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. 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. One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy efficient project is
choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with:
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name
March 2011. The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the basement wall down to _____
below grade, or the basement floor, whichever is less.
, Michigan Builders License Exam
Area weighted average. The _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of all the glazed
fenestration products in the building.
Thermal insulation R-values Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:
Design criteria
Equipment systems
2009. In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with certain
amendments.
Air leakage. ___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific pressure
differential.
Windows Air leakage is the random movement of air into and out of ________ through cracks
Attic access hatches and holes.
Recessed lights
Table 402.1.1 R-values for insulation and fenestration requirements by component can be
2009 IECC found in
International Energy Conservation Code IECC
U-factor and UA alternatives. The _____________ compliance method allows for more innovative construction
techniques like SIPs or Advanced Framing.
500 sq feet R-30 is permitted in vaulted ceilings, but is limited to
True. 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. Michigan falls into climate zones
False. It is permissible for supply ducts to be run through the framing cavities of a
residential building. T or F
IC rated (Insulation Contact) __________ means an electrical fixture has been tested and listed as suitable for
installation in a cavity where the fixture may come in contact with insulation.
3%. According to the Dept. of Energy, improved energy codes could reduce CO2
emissions by
300 sq ft. Attic insulation markers must be installed every _____ square feet.
True. Buildings that are exempted from the new regulations are those with very low
energy use or ones that are neither heated or cooled. T or F
, Michigan Builders License Exam
Yes. A contractor needs to remove a non-load bearing wall, does he need to pull a
permit?
No. A concrete contractor has been hired by an owner to install a driveway and
sidewalks. The lot is flat and the concrete is being place on undisturbed earth
with a prepared base. Does the contractor need to pull a permit?
Yes. A permit has been issued for a building project and there is a code infraction in
the building plans that has been overlooked by the building official. Can the
building official require a correction to a project that they previously
overlooked?
Health department. Who issues a well and septic permit?
200 sq. feet. Permits are not required for one story detached accessory structures not
IRC R105 exceeding:
The next business day. If work requiring a permit is provided in an emergency situation, the permit
application must be submitted within:
True. If an inspection official is refused entry to a building project, the official will
have recourse to the remedies provided by law which include securing a
warrant from the court and returning with an officer of the law.
No. Can a building official be held liable for any damage occurring to persons or
IRC R104.8 property as a result of their actions or inaction?
Yes. An owner needs a foundation wall repaired, it has seriously buckled due to
excessive lateral loading from soil pressure. Does the contractor need to pull a
permit?
6 ft. Although contractors should check for restrictive covenants and local zoning
IRC R105.2 requirements, a permit isn't required from the building official for installing a
fence not over _______ tall.
180 days. If a permit is applied for but not yet approved and the applicant is not
persueing approval after______ days the application will be considered
abandoned.
Yes. Can a building official revoke a Certificate of Occupancy?
True. When a project requiring a permit has commenced prior to the issuance of a
permit, the building official is authorized to charge an additional fee. T or F
450 Foam plastic is used as insulation. The flame spread index cannot exceed 75
and the smoke development index cannot exceed
8". Foam plastic used for interior trim shall have a maximum thickness of 1/2" and a
maximum width of
10%. Foam plastic interior trim must not constitute more than __________ of the total wall
and ceiling area of any room or space.
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 the minimum Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
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.
30 inches. A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more
than ______ .
7 days. According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
____________days.
40%. A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____%
of the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as
, Michigan Builders License Exam
U-factor. ___________ is a measure of how well the window or door assembly conducts heat.
The lower the number, the better insulation the assembly will provide.
50%. Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total
thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical
system piping.
True. Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. _______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building envelope
components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. ___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) Recessed lights must be _____ rated.
True. Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. 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. One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy efficient project is
choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with:
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name
March 2011. The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the basement wall down to _____
below grade, or the basement floor, whichever is less.
, Michigan Builders License Exam
Area weighted average. The _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of all the glazed
fenestration products in the building.
Thermal insulation R-values Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:
Design criteria
Equipment systems
2009. In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with certain
amendments.
Air leakage. ___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific pressure
differential.
Windows Air leakage is the random movement of air into and out of ________ through cracks
Attic access hatches and holes.
Recessed lights
Table 402.1.1 R-values for insulation and fenestration requirements by component can be
2009 IECC found in
International Energy Conservation Code IECC
U-factor and UA alternatives. The _____________ compliance method allows for more innovative construction
techniques like SIPs or Advanced Framing.
500 sq feet R-30 is permitted in vaulted ceilings, but is limited to
True. 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. Michigan falls into climate zones
False. It is permissible for supply ducts to be run through the framing cavities of a
residential building. T or F
IC rated (Insulation Contact) __________ means an electrical fixture has been tested and listed as suitable for
installation in a cavity where the fixture may come in contact with insulation.
3%. According to the Dept. of Energy, improved energy codes could reduce CO2
emissions by
300 sq ft. Attic insulation markers must be installed every _____ square feet.
True. Buildings that are exempted from the new regulations are those with very low
energy use or ones that are neither heated or cooled. T or F
, Michigan Builders License Exam
Yes. A contractor needs to remove a non-load bearing wall, does he need to pull a
permit?
No. A concrete contractor has been hired by an owner to install a driveway and
sidewalks. The lot is flat and the concrete is being place on undisturbed earth
with a prepared base. Does the contractor need to pull a permit?
Yes. A permit has been issued for a building project and there is a code infraction in
the building plans that has been overlooked by the building official. Can the
building official require a correction to a project that they previously
overlooked?
Health department. Who issues a well and septic permit?
200 sq. feet. Permits are not required for one story detached accessory structures not
IRC R105 exceeding:
The next business day. If work requiring a permit is provided in an emergency situation, the permit
application must be submitted within:
True. If an inspection official is refused entry to a building project, the official will
have recourse to the remedies provided by law which include securing a
warrant from the court and returning with an officer of the law.
No. Can a building official be held liable for any damage occurring to persons or
IRC R104.8 property as a result of their actions or inaction?
Yes. An owner needs a foundation wall repaired, it has seriously buckled due to
excessive lateral loading from soil pressure. Does the contractor need to pull a
permit?
6 ft. Although contractors should check for restrictive covenants and local zoning
IRC R105.2 requirements, a permit isn't required from the building official for installing a
fence not over _______ tall.
180 days. If a permit is applied for but not yet approved and the applicant is not
persueing approval after______ days the application will be considered
abandoned.
Yes. Can a building official revoke a Certificate of Occupancy?
True. When a project requiring a permit has commenced prior to the issuance of a
permit, the building official is authorized to charge an additional fee. T or F
450 Foam plastic is used as insulation. The flame spread index cannot exceed 75
and the smoke development index cannot exceed
8". Foam plastic used for interior trim shall have a maximum thickness of 1/2" and a
maximum width of
10%. Foam plastic interior trim must not constitute more than __________ of the total wall
and ceiling area of any room or space.
