Michigan Builders License Exam Questions and Answers Latest 2025 | 100%
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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. - (answers)IRC
(International Residential Code)
Administrative - (answers)First 2 chapters of code book are
True - (answers)Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling
authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
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Yes - (answers)Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - (answers)None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False - (answers)Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the
written code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. - (answers)The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods
and removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as
True. - (answers)If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the
code official. T or F
Figures. - (answers)Illustrations are typically referred to as
,Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. - (answers)Generally
speaking, the building official's job is to
True. - (answers)It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F
Kitchen. - (answers)All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
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3. - (answers)Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____
square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. - (answers)The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. - (answers)A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at
least ______ square feet.
3. - (answers)At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be
_____ feet wide.
30 inches. - (answers)A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36"
guards.
200. - (answers)Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than
______ .
,7 days. - (answers)According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
____________days.
40%. - (answers)A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____%
of the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - (answers)The Michigan Uniform Energy code
applies to new buildings as well as
U-factor. - (answers)___________ 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%. - (answers)Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total
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thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - (answers)Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for
mechanical system piping.
True. - (answers)Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. - (answers)_______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to
building envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - (answers)___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - (answers)Recessed lights must be _____ rated.
True. - (answers)Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F
, Registered design professional. - (answers)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. - (answers)One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an
energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. - (answers)Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name - (answers)Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented
with:
主题的中文文章？
March 2011. - (answers)The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. - (answers)Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the basement wall down to _____
below grade, or the basement floor, whichever is less.
Area weighted average. - (answers)The _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of
all the glazed fenestration products in the building.
Thermal insulation R-values
Design criteria
Equipment systems - (answers)Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:
2009. - (answers)In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with
certain amendments.
Air leakage. - (answers)___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific
pressure differential.
RATED CORRECT!!
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. - (answers)IRC
(International Residential Code)
Administrative - (answers)First 2 chapters of code book are
True - (answers)Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling
authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
主题的中文文章？
Yes - (answers)Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - (answers)None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False - (answers)Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the
written code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. - (answers)The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods
and removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as
True. - (answers)If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the
code official. T or F
Figures. - (answers)Illustrations are typically referred to as
,Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. - (answers)Generally
speaking, the building official's job is to
True. - (answers)It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F
Kitchen. - (answers)All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
主题的中文文章？
3. - (answers)Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____
square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. - (answers)The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. - (answers)A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at
least ______ square feet.
3. - (answers)At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be
_____ feet wide.
30 inches. - (answers)A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36"
guards.
200. - (answers)Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than
______ .
,7 days. - (answers)According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
____________days.
40%. - (answers)A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____%
of the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - (answers)The Michigan Uniform Energy code
applies to new buildings as well as
U-factor. - (answers)___________ 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%. - (answers)Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total
主题的中文文章？
thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - (answers)Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for
mechanical system piping.
True. - (answers)Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. - (answers)_______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to
building envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - (answers)___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - (answers)Recessed lights must be _____ rated.
True. - (answers)Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F
, Registered design professional. - (answers)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. - (answers)One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an
energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. - (answers)Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name - (answers)Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented
with:
主题的中文文章？
March 2011. - (answers)The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. - (answers)Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the basement wall down to _____
below grade, or the basement floor, whichever is less.
Area weighted average. - (answers)The _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of
all the glazed fenestration products in the building.
Thermal insulation R-values
Design criteria
Equipment systems - (answers)Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:
2009. - (answers)In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with
certain amendments.
Air leakage. - (answers)___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific
pressure differential.
