Michigan Builders License Exam With Complete Solution
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. - ANSWERIRC (International
Residential Code)
Administrative - ANSWERFirst 2 chapters of code book are
True - ANSWERPlans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling
authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes - ANSWERDoes the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - ANSWERNone of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False - ANSWERTables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written
code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. - ANSWERThe amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods and
removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as
True. - ANSWERIf a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the
code official. T or F
Figures. - ANSWERIllustrations are typically referred to as
,Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. - ANSWERGenerally
speaking, the building official's job is to
True. - ANSWERIt is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F
Kitchen. - ANSWERAll of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. - ANSWERBathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____ square
feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. - ANSWERThe maximum height of an egress window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. - ANSWERA basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at
least ______ square feet.
3. - ANSWERAt least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet
wide.
30 inches. - ANSWERA porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. - ANSWERWall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than
______ .
,7 days. - ANSWERAccording to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
____________days.
40%. - ANSWERA stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____% of the
stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - ANSWERThe 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.
50%. - ANSWEREnergy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total
thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - ANSWERMichigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical system
piping.
True. - ANSWEROversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. - ANSWER_______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building
envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - ANSWER___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - ANSWERRecessed lights must be _____ rated.
True. - ANSWERUp to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F
, Registered design professional. - ANSWERThe 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. - ANSWEROne hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy
efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. - ANSWERHistorically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name - ANSWERInsulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with:
March 2011. - ANSWERThe new Michigan codes took effect in
10. - ANSWERBelow 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. - ANSWERThe _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of all the
glazed fenestration products in the building.
Thermal insulation R-values
Design criteria
Equipment systems - ANSWERPlans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:
2009. - ANSWERIn Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with certain
amendments.
Air leakage. - ANSWER___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific pressure
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. - ANSWERIRC (International
Residential Code)
Administrative - ANSWERFirst 2 chapters of code book are
True - ANSWERPlans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling
authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes - ANSWERDoes the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - ANSWERNone of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False - ANSWERTables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written
code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. - ANSWERThe amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods and
removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as
True. - ANSWERIf a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the
code official. T or F
Figures. - ANSWERIllustrations are typically referred to as
,Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. - ANSWERGenerally
speaking, the building official's job is to
True. - ANSWERIt is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F
Kitchen. - ANSWERAll of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. - ANSWERBathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____ square
feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. - ANSWERThe maximum height of an egress window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. - ANSWERA basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at
least ______ square feet.
3. - ANSWERAt least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet
wide.
30 inches. - ANSWERA porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. - ANSWERWall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than
______ .
,7 days. - ANSWERAccording to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
____________days.
40%. - ANSWERA stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____% of the
stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - ANSWERThe 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.
50%. - ANSWEREnergy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total
thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - ANSWERMichigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical system
piping.
True. - ANSWEROversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. - ANSWER_______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building
envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - ANSWER___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - ANSWERRecessed lights must be _____ rated.
True. - ANSWERUp to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F
, Registered design professional. - ANSWERThe 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. - ANSWEROne hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy
efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. - ANSWERHistorically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name - ANSWERInsulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with:
March 2011. - ANSWERThe new Michigan codes took effect in
10. - ANSWERBelow 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. - ANSWERThe _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of all the
glazed fenestration products in the building.
Thermal insulation R-values
Design criteria
Equipment systems - ANSWERPlans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:
2009. - ANSWERIn Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with certain
amendments.
Air leakage. - ANSWER___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific pressure
