Mechanical Law Exam – Michigan Questions and Answers

The Skilled Trades Regulation Act is also as: A. Act 192 of 1984 B. Act 230 of 1972 C. PA 407 of 2016 D. Mechanical Law Act - ANS--> C. PA 407 of 2016 339.5101 Act 407 of 2016 does not require a contractor of record in a facility that regularly employs a qualified maintenance crew __________________ A. for an association B. for a partnership C. for a college D. to perform work in that facility - ANS--> D. to perform work in that facility 339.5809 item 5 Who can hold a mechanical license? A. School B. Colleges C. Only an individual person D. A corporation - ANS--> C. Only an individual person 339.5807 item 4 To apply for the Mechanical Exam, a person must have: A. 1 years' experience B. 2 years' experience C. 3 years' experience D. 4 years' experience - ANS--> C. 3 years' experience 339.5807 item 1 Who may obtain a mechanical permit and legally do mechanical work without a license besides a Licensed Mechanical Contractor? A. Maintenance personnel B. Anyone who holds a business license C. A relative of the Licensed Mechanical Contractor D. A homeowner - ANS--> D. A homeowner 339.5819 PA 230 of 1972 is also know as: A. Construction Code Act B. Lien Recover Fund C. Asbestos Abatement Contractors Licensing Act D. Senate Bill No. 406 - ANS--> A. Construction Code Act 125.1501 sect 1 The following are exempt from the Mechanical Contractor Act: A. Schools B. Colleges C. There are no exemptions D. Work done by homeowners - ANS--> C. There are no exemptions 339.5809 The Skilled Trades Regulation Act took effect _________ and was signed by ____________. A. Jan 1, 1972; The President B. Jan 1, 1972; The Governor C. April 4, 2017; The Governor D. April 4, 2017; The President - ANS--> C. April 4, 2017; The Governor 339.5101 The Board of Mechanical Rules consists of the State Fire Marshall who shall be a permanent member and _______________. The members shall be appointed for a term of _____________ and must be at least ________ old. A. 12 additional members; 4 years; 21 years B. 12 additional members; 2 years; 21 years C. 14 additional members; 4 years; 18 years D. 14 additional members; 2 years; 18 years - ANS--> C. 14 additional members; 4 years; 18 years 339.5805 and 339.5301 item B The Stille-Derossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act is aslo know as: A. PA 230 of 1972 B. PA 192 of 1984 C. PA 154 of 1974 D. PA 135 of 1986 - ANS--> A. PA 230 of 1972 125.1501 sect 1 Effective April 4, 2017 your Mechanical License shall expire on _________ and is valid for _____________. A. December 31; 2 years B. December 31; 3 years C. August 31; 2 years D. August 31; 3 years - ANS--> D. August 31; 3 years 339.5813 A business has 90 days to replace the Contractor of Record if the contractor of record _________? A. is deceased B. is no longer employed by the business C. ceases to do business and sells their business D. all of the above - ANS--> D. all of the above 339.5815 Does the State of Michigan reciprocate with other states ( allow licensed contractors from other states to work in Michigan without a Michigan License). A. No B. Yes, if they show a valid license C. Yes, if they pay the appropriate fees D. Yes, if they get written permission from the Governor - ANS--> A. No 339.5809 The licensing fee of ______ is required with the application. A. $100 B. $250 C. $500 D. $300 - ANS--> D. $300 A permit is required for _______________________? A. a gas regulator B. an appliance installed outside C. a portable outdoor gas grill D. appliances outside only when in a flood zone - ANS--> B. an appliance installed outside 101.2.4 2015 IFGC To successfully pass any of the exams, you must score ____________% A. 70 B. 75 C. 80 D. 90 - ANS--> A. 70 If you fail your exam, the fee for the second exam is ___________. A. There is no fee B. $125 or less C. $150 or less D. $100 or less - ANS--> D. $100 or less If a contractor is found to be doing work in a category they are not licensed in, what do they receive? A. Immediate revocation of their license B. Notification to the code department C. Correction D. Citation - ANS--> D. Citation 125.1512(3) and 339.5537 The MIOSHA Act is also known as: A. PA Act 154 of 1974 B. Act 230 of 1972 C. Act 192 fo 1984 D. Act 135 of 1986 - ANS--> A. PA Act 154 of 1974 What is the fee to renew your mechanical license? A. $100 B. $225 C. $300 D. $400 - ANS--> C. $300 339.5813 A contractor who does work in a governmental subdivision shall register their license with the subdivision and the fee shall not exceed ____ A. $5 B. $10 C. $15 D. $20 - ANS--> C. $15 339.5817 According to the Skilled Trades Regulation Act, how many members constitute a quorum? A. 4 B. 8 C. 10 D. 16 - ANS--> B. 8 339.5805 According to PA 230 of 1972, how long does an inspector have to complete an inspection after it has been requested? A. 24 hours B. 3 days C. 5 business days D. There is no set time - ANS--> D. There is no set time 125.1512 sect 12(2) According to PA 230 of 1972, can you do any work on a job where a Stop Work Order has been issued? A. No B. Yes, if it does not pertain to you C. Yes, if it is to correct the violation D. Yes, if your attorney says you may - ANS--> C. Yes, if it is to correct the violation 125.1512 sect 12(3) If you do not renew your license by August 31 you have until _________ of the same year to renew or it becomes void. A. September 31 B. October 31 C. November 31 D. December 31 - ANS--> B. October 31 339.5813 According to PA 230 of 1972, if you disagree with a violation notice, what may you do? A. Request a variance from the Board of Appeals B. Contact the State of Michigan Mechanical Division C. Contact your Congressman D. Reply in writing to the notice the disregard the notice - ANS--> A. Request a variance from the Board of Appeals 125.1514 sec 14(1) In accordance with 2012 PA 312, the initial application fee may be waived if the person responsible for paying the fee _____________. A. is an individual person who is an honorably discharged veteran B. is a nonprofit corporation with majority of members honorably discharged veterans C. ownerships interests are held by an honorably discharged veteran D. all of the above - ANS--> A. is an individual person who is an honorably discharged veteran 339.5417 A person who engages in or attempts to engage in the practice of an occupation regulated under the Skilled Trades Regulation Act or use a title designated in this act without a license issued by the department for the occupation is guilty for a first offense of a _________ which is punishable by a fine no to exceed ______ or ______ imprisonment or both. A. felony; $1,000; 1 year B. misdemeanor; $500; 90 days C. misdemeanor; $250; 45 days D. misdemeanor; $100; 30 days - ANS--> B. misdemeanor; $500; 90 days 339.5601 (3) A person who engages in or attempts to engage in the practice of an occupation regulated under the Skilled Trades Act or use a title designated in this act without a license issued by the department of the occupation a second time is guilty of a _______ which is punishable by a fine not to exceed _________ or ________ imprisonment or both. A. misdemeanor; $1,000; 1 year B. felony; $1,000; 1 year C. misdemeanor; $500; 1 year D. misdemeanor; $500; 6 months - ANS--> A. misdemeanor; $1,000; 1 year 339.5601 (4) A person who engages in or attempts to engage in the practice of an occupation regulated under the Skilled Trades Regulation Act or use a title designated in this act without a license issued by the department for the occupation a third time is guilty of a ________ which is punishable by a fine not to exceed _________ or __________ imprisonment or both. A. felony; $10,000; 1 years B. felony; $15,000; 2 years C. felony; $20,000; 3 years D. felony; $25,000; 5 years - ANS--> D. felony; $25,000; 5 years 339.5601 (5) The Asbestos Abatement Act is also known as: A. Act 230 of 1972 B. Act 192 of 1984 C. Act 135 of 1986 D. Act 306 of 1969 - ANS--> C. Act 135 of 1986 A homeowner can legally do all of the following except ___________ without being a licensed Mechanical contractor A. work on rental property B. the installation of a central air conditioning system C. the installation of an underground LP tank D. all of the above - ANS--> A. work on a rental property 339.5819 The permit application form must provide what information? A. The name and residence fo the owner B. The license number and expiration date of the license C. Workman's compensation carrier D. all of the above - ANS--> D. all of the above 125.1510 section 10(1) and (3) When sealed plans are required for a building, how many sets need to be submitted with each application for permits? A. Local requirements apply B. No plans are required C. One set D. Two sets - ANS--> D. Two sets 106.3.1 2015 MMC When a permit is issued, how long is it valid before it expires? A. 60 days B. 90 days C. 180 days D. 360 days - ANS--> C. 180 days 106.4.3 2015 MMC A permit shall not be extended more than ____ times. A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. no extensions are allowed - ANS--> A. 1 106.4.4 2015 MMC Which endorsement allows a contractor to install and do service work on equipment and systems employing the refrigeration cycle to generate low temperatures for other air condition equipment and systems that don't use higher then group one refrigerants. A. #2 HVAC and #7 Limited Refrigeration Service B. #4 Refrigeration and #7 Limited Refrigeration Service C. #2 HVAC and #8 Unlimited Refrigeration Service D. #4 Refrigeration and #8 Unlimited Refrigeration Service - ANS--> B. #4 Refrigeration and #7 Limited Refrigeration Service 339.5803 A person is not required to be licensed or obtain permits for _____. A. Water heaters installed per the manufacturer instructions B. Outdoor wood heaters placed away from a residence C. Direct Vent fireplaces located in a garage D. Thermostats installed as part of an alarm system - ANS--> D. Thermostats installed as part of an alarm system 339.5809 Every governmental subdivision enforcing the code shall have an appeal board and must consist of not less than ______ or more than _______ members. A. 4;7 B. 3;8 C. 3;7 D. 4;8 - ANS--> C. 3;7 125.1514 sect 14(1) The State of Michigan Mechanical Division Board of Mechanical Rules may investigate a licensee for which of the following. A. Practices fraud or deceit in obtaining a license, or practices fraud, deceit, or dishonesty in practicing an occupation, or violates a rule of conduct of an occupation B. Demonstrates a lack of good moral character or commits an act of gross negligence in practicing an occupation or practices false advertising or commits an act that demonstrates incompetence C. Violates any other provision of this act or a rule promulgated under this act for which a penalty is not otherwise prescribed or Fails to comply with a subpoena issued under this act or fails to respond to a citation under section 539 or violates or fails to comply with a final order issued by a board, including a stipulation, settlement agreement, or a citation or aids or abets another person in the unlicensed practice of an occupati - ANS--> D. all the above 339.5607 A sanction for violation determined by the mechanical board can include ___________. A. Revoking of the license B. $500 fine C. Denial of permit issuance D. 90 days in jail - ANS--> A. Revoking of the license 339.5603 The Board of Mechanical Rules shall meet as often as necessary but shall meet at least _______ times a year. A. two B. three C. four D. one - ANS--> C. four 339.5311 In addition to regular meetings special meetings of board may be called by the chairperson or by a _____________________ of the board. The department shall notify the members of the board of a special meeting a least _____ days before the date of the meeting. A. quarter; 8 B. quater; 12 C. majority of members; 8 D. majority of members; 12 - ANS--> D. majority of members; 12 339.5311 A HVAC business with a contractor of record for all categories except #1 Hydronic Heating and Cooling and Process Piping must __________ to cover this category under their business name. A. obtain a written approval from the mechanical appeal board B. sub-contract the work to a properly licensed company C. successfully passes the exam and adds this category to the existing license. D. both B and C - ANS--> D. both B and C 339.5803 What information is not required on a mechanical permit application? A. The address of the land where the work will take place B. A date the equipment will be installed C. A licensed mechanical contractors license number D. Expiration date of the mechanical contractors license number - ANS--> B. A date the equipment will be installed 125.1510 sect 10 HVAC Contractors License Category 1 Hydronic and Cooling and Process Piping allows the installation of a boiler in a residential dwelling __________________. A. and no other license is required B. except for the gas piping C. except for the venting D. both B and C - ANS--> D. both B and C 339.5803 Before an examination the board shall review and approve the content fo the examination or other tests. The test shall be structured to provide a measure of whether an individual has sufficient knowledge and skills to perform an occupation with competence with the following requirement. A. The department shall administer, score, and monitor and examination or test under this section B. The department shall provide the equipment, examination room, written form, and any other item needed to administer an examination or test under this section C. The department may enter into an agreement with an entity that is not an agency of a state or the federal government that authorizes the entity to fulfill the department's responsibilities under subsection D. all of the above - ANS--> D. all of the above 339.5209 What article of the STRA, PA 407 of 2016, specifically pertains to mechanical contractors? A. Article 6 B. Article 7 C. Article 8 D. Article 9 - ANS--> C. Article 8 339.5801 What license classification is required to install a walk-in-freezer? A. Category 1 B. Category 2 C. Category 3 D. Category 4 - ANS--> D. Category 4 339.5803 (d) The Skilled Trades Regulation Act board shall consist of ______ voting members. A. 9 B. 10 C. 12 D. 14 - ANS--> A. 9 339.5301 Who has the final say on an unclear or "grey" code issue during an inspection? A. Design professional B. Homeowner or business C. Authority having jurisdiction D. Mechanical Engineer - ANS--> C. Authority having jurisdiction