Michigan Builders License Exam
questions with correct answers
IRC (International Residential Code) - CORRECT 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.
First 2 chapters of code book are - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Administrative
Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling authority prior to issuing a
permit. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅Yes
None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅8 foot fence.
Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written code and footnotes. T
or F - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods and removable objects on a
floor or roof system is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Live load.
If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the code official. T or F -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True.
,Illustrations are typically referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Figures.
Generally speaking, the building official's job is to - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True.
All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Kitchen.
Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____ square feet, half of
which must be openable. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅3.
The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅44 inches.
A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at least ______ square feet. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅5.7 sq ft.
At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet wide. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅3.
A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅30 inches.
Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than ______ . - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅200.
,According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within ____________days. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅7 days.
A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____% of the stud width. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅40%.
The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs.
___________ is a measure of how well the window or door assembly conducts heat. The lower the
number, the better insulation the assembly will provide. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅U-factor.
Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total thermal loss of a ceiling. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅50%.
Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical system piping. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅R-3.
Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost, provides less comfort, and
shorter life expectancy. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True.
_______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is
considered the most simple. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Prescriptive Path.
___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Area
weighted averages.
Recessed lights must be _____ rated. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅IC (Insulation Contact)
Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value requirements. T or F -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True.
, The 2009 IECC requires a permanent certificate posted on the electrical distribution panel. The
certificate shall be completed by the builder or - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Registered design
professional.
One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit
the design, and also meet - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅State energy code requirements.
Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅False.
Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with: - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name
The new Michigan codes took effect in - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅10.
The _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of all the glazed fenestration products in the
building. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Area weighted average.
Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to: - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Thermal insulation R-
values
Design criteria
Equipment systems
In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with certain amendments. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅2009.
questions with correct answers
IRC (International Residential Code) - CORRECT 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.
First 2 chapters of code book are - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Administrative
Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling authority prior to issuing a
permit. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True
Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code? - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅Yes
None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅8 foot fence.
Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written code and footnotes. T
or F - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅False
The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods and removable objects on a
floor or roof system is referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Live load.
If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the code official. T or F -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True.
,Illustrations are typically referred to as - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Figures.
Generally speaking, the building official's job is to - CORRECT 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 -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True.
All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Kitchen.
Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____ square feet, half of
which must be openable. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅3.
The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅44 inches.
A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at least ______ square feet. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅5.7 sq ft.
At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet wide. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅3.
A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards. - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅30 inches.
Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than ______ . - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅200.
,According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within ____________days. - CORRECT
ANSWER-✔✔✅7 days.
A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____% of the stud width. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅40%.
The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs.
___________ is a measure of how well the window or door assembly conducts heat. The lower the
number, the better insulation the assembly will provide. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅U-factor.
Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total thermal loss of a ceiling. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅50%.
Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical system piping. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅R-3.
Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost, provides less comfort, and
shorter life expectancy. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True.
_______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is
considered the most simple. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Prescriptive Path.
___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC requirements. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Area
weighted averages.
Recessed lights must be _____ rated. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅IC (Insulation Contact)
Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value requirements. T or F -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅True.
, The 2009 IECC requires a permanent certificate posted on the electrical distribution panel. The
certificate shall be completed by the builder or - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Registered design
professional.
One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit
the design, and also meet - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅State energy code requirements.
Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F - CORRECT ANSWER-
✔✔✅False.
Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with: - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name
The new Michigan codes took effect in - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅10.
The _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of all the glazed fenestration products in the
building. - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Area weighted average.
Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to: - CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅Thermal insulation R-
values
Design criteria
Equipment systems
In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with certain amendments. -
CORRECT ANSWER-✔✔✅2009.
