MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST
EXAM
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. - CORRECT ANSWER - IRC (International Residential
Code)
Administrative - CORRECT ANSWER - First 2 chapters of code book are
True - CORRECT ANSWER - Plans or supporting documents are almost
always required by the controlling authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes - CORRECT ANSWER - Does the building official have the authority to
render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - CORRECT ANSWER - None of the following require a permit,
EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False - CORRECT ANSWER - Tables and illustrations are always supported
by information found in the written code and footnotes. T or F
,Live load. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - If a code requirement is in the book, it is both
acceptable and enforceable by the code official. T or F
Figures. - CORRECT ANSWER - Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
True. - CORRECT ANSWER - It is required that all manufacturer instructions
be at the jobsite at the time of inspection. T or F
Kitchen. - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the following are not considered
habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. - CORRECT ANSWER - Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate
glazing area no less than _____ square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. - CORRECT ANSWER - The maximum height of an egress
window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. - CORRECT ANSWER - A basement bedroom must have an egress
window with a clear opening of at least ______ square feet.
,3. - CORRECT ANSWER - At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each
dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet wide.
30 inches. - CORRECT ANSWER - A porch more than _____ inches above
grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. - CORRECT ANSWER - Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-
spread classification of no more than ______ .
7 days. - CORRECT ANSWER - According to code, concrete must reach at
least 70% of it's ability within ____________days.
40%. - CORRECT ANSWER - A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may
not be notched more than ____% of the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - CORRECT ANSWER - The
Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as
U-factor. - CORRECT 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%. - CORRECT ANSWER - Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures
can often reach ___% of the total thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - CORRECT ANSWER - Michigan requires a minimum thermal
resistance of ____________for mechanical system piping.
, True. - CORRECT ANSWER - Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher
initial cost, a higher operating cost, provides less comfort, and shorter life
expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. - CORRECT ANSWER - _______ is the compliance route
that applies Table 402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is considered
the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - CORRECT ANSWER - ___________ can be used
to satisfy U-factor and SHGC requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - CORRECT ANSWER - Recessed lights must be
_____ rated.
True. - CORRECT ANSWER - Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling
unit is exempted from U-value requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - One hurdle
contractors face when bidding for an energy efficient project is choosing
materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. - CORRECT ANSWER - Historically significant buildings are not
exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
ANSWERS | VERIFIED ANSWERS | ALREADY GRADED A+ | LATEST
EXAM
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. - CORRECT ANSWER - IRC (International Residential
Code)
Administrative - CORRECT ANSWER - First 2 chapters of code book are
True - CORRECT ANSWER - Plans or supporting documents are almost
always required by the controlling authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes - CORRECT ANSWER - Does the building official have the authority to
render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - CORRECT ANSWER - None of the following require a permit,
EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False - CORRECT ANSWER - Tables and illustrations are always supported
by information found in the written code and footnotes. T or F
,Live load. - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - If a code requirement is in the book, it is both
acceptable and enforceable by the code official. T or F
Figures. - CORRECT ANSWER - Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. -
CORRECT ANSWER - Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
True. - CORRECT ANSWER - It is required that all manufacturer instructions
be at the jobsite at the time of inspection. T or F
Kitchen. - CORRECT ANSWER - All of the following are not considered
habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. - CORRECT ANSWER - Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate
glazing area no less than _____ square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. - CORRECT ANSWER - The maximum height of an egress
window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. - CORRECT ANSWER - A basement bedroom must have an egress
window with a clear opening of at least ______ square feet.
,3. - CORRECT ANSWER - At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each
dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet wide.
30 inches. - CORRECT ANSWER - A porch more than _____ inches above
grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. - CORRECT ANSWER - Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-
spread classification of no more than ______ .
7 days. - CORRECT ANSWER - According to code, concrete must reach at
least 70% of it's ability within ____________days.
40%. - CORRECT ANSWER - A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may
not be notched more than ____% of the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - CORRECT ANSWER - The
Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as
U-factor. - CORRECT 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%. - CORRECT ANSWER - Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures
can often reach ___% of the total thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - CORRECT ANSWER - Michigan requires a minimum thermal
resistance of ____________for mechanical system piping.
, True. - CORRECT ANSWER - Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher
initial cost, a higher operating cost, provides less comfort, and shorter life
expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. - CORRECT ANSWER - _______ is the compliance route
that applies Table 402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is considered
the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - CORRECT ANSWER - ___________ can be used
to satisfy U-factor and SHGC requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - CORRECT ANSWER - Recessed lights must be
_____ rated.
True. - CORRECT ANSWER - Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling
unit is exempted from U-value requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. - CORRECT ANSWER - 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. - CORRECT ANSWER - One hurdle
contractors face when bidding for an energy efficient project is choosing
materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. - CORRECT ANSWER - Historically significant buildings are not
exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
