2024 MICHIGAN BUILDER LICENSE EXAM TEST
BANK A LATEST WITH 900 ACTUAL EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE
TEST LATEST 2024/2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as -
ANSWER-Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs.
One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy efficient project is
choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet - ANSWER-State energy code
requirements.
Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F -
ANSWER-False.
Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with: - ANSWER-R-
value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name
The new Michigan codes took effect in - ANSWER-March 2011.
Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the basement wall down to _____
below grade, or the basement floor, whichever is less. - ANSWER-10.
pg. 1
,The _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of all the glazed
fenestration products in the building. - ANSWER-Area weighted average.
Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to: - ANSWER-Thermal
insulation R-values
Design criteria
Equipment systems
In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with certain
amendments. - ANSWER-2009.
___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific pressure
differential. - ANSWER-Air leakage.
Air leakage is the random movement of air into and out of ________ through
cracks and holes. - ANSWER-Windows
Attic access hatches
Recessed lights
R-values for insulation and fenestration requirements by component can be found
in - ANSWER-Table 402.1.1
2009 IECC
What is the first offense penalty for engaging in the practice of residential building
without a license - ANSWER-not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000
and/or one year
pg. 2
,What is the penalty for engaging in the practice of residential builders license,
resulting in a death? - ANSWER-not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000
and/or four years
on your individual builder's license application, what should you write as your
"business address"? - ANSWER-Your personal address
After receiving your residential builder's license, what are the only trades not
covered by your license - ANSWER-Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
IRC (International Residential Code) - ANSWER-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.
Generally speaking, the building official's job is to - ANSWER-Determine that
buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard.
It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F - ANSWER-True.
All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets - ANSWER-Kitchen.
Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____
square feet, half of which must be openable. - ANSWER-3.
pg. 3
, The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is - ANSWER-44
inches.
A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at least
______ square feet. - ANSWER-5.7 sq ft.
At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be
_____ feet wide. - ANSWER-3.
A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards. -
ANSWER-30 inches.
Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than
______ . - ANSWER-200.
First 2 chapters of code book are - ANSWER-Administrative
Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling
authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F - ANSWER-True
Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code? -
ANSWER-Yes
None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
pg. 4
BANK A LATEST WITH 900 ACTUAL EXAM
PREP QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS/ MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE
TEST LATEST 2024/2025 (BRAND NEW!!)
The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as -
ANSWER-Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs.
One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy efficient project is
choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet - ANSWER-State energy code
requirements.
Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F -
ANSWER-False.
Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with: - ANSWER-R-
value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name
The new Michigan codes took effect in - ANSWER-March 2011.
Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the basement wall down to _____
below grade, or the basement floor, whichever is less. - ANSWER-10.
pg. 1
,The _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of all the glazed
fenestration products in the building. - ANSWER-Area weighted average.
Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to: - ANSWER-Thermal
insulation R-values
Design criteria
Equipment systems
In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with certain
amendments. - ANSWER-2009.
___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific pressure
differential. - ANSWER-Air leakage.
Air leakage is the random movement of air into and out of ________ through
cracks and holes. - ANSWER-Windows
Attic access hatches
Recessed lights
R-values for insulation and fenestration requirements by component can be found
in - ANSWER-Table 402.1.1
2009 IECC
What is the first offense penalty for engaging in the practice of residential building
without a license - ANSWER-not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000
and/or one year
pg. 2
,What is the penalty for engaging in the practice of residential builders license,
resulting in a death? - ANSWER-not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000
and/or four years
on your individual builder's license application, what should you write as your
"business address"? - ANSWER-Your personal address
After receiving your residential builder's license, what are the only trades not
covered by your license - ANSWER-Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC
IRC (International Residential Code) - ANSWER-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.
Generally speaking, the building official's job is to - ANSWER-Determine that
buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard.
It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F - ANSWER-True.
All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets - ANSWER-Kitchen.
Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____
square feet, half of which must be openable. - ANSWER-3.
pg. 3
, The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is - ANSWER-44
inches.
A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at least
______ square feet. - ANSWER-5.7 sq ft.
At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be
_____ feet wide. - ANSWER-3.
A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards. -
ANSWER-30 inches.
Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than
______ . - ANSWER-200.
First 2 chapters of code book are - ANSWER-Administrative
Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling
authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F - ANSWER-True
Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code? -
ANSWER-Yes
None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
pg. 4
