MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE CERTIFIED QUALITY EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS NEWEST 25/26 LATEST A+
SCORE REVIEW
False. - ---Answers---it is permissible for supply ducts to be
run through the framing cavities of a residential building. T or f
Ic rated (insulation contact) - ---Answers---__________ means an
electrical fixture has been tested and listed as suitable for
installation in a cavity where the fixture may come in contact
with insulation.
3%. - ---Answers---according to the dept. Of energy, improved
energy codes could reduce co2 emissions by
300 sq ft. - ---Answers---attic insulation markers must be
installed every _____ square feet.
True. - ---Answers---buildings that are exempted from the new
regulations are those with very low energy use or ones that are
neither heated or cooled. T or f
Yes. - ---Answers---a contractor needs to remove a non-load
bearing wall, does he need to pull a permit?
No. - ---Answers---a concrete contractor has been hired by an
owner to install a driveway and sidewalks. The lot is flat and the
concrete is being place on undisturbed earth with a prepared
base. Does the contractor need to pull a permit?
Yes. - ---Answers---a permit has been issued for a building
project and there is a code infraction in the building plans that
,has been overlooked by the building official. Can the building
official require a correction to a project that they previously
overlooked?
Health department. - ---Answers---who issues a well and
septic permit?
200 sq. Feet.
Irc r105 - ---Answers---permits are not required for one story
detached accessory structures not exceeding:
The next business day. - ---Answers---if work requiring a
permit is provided in an emergency situation, the permit
application must be submitted within:
True. - ---Answers---if an inspection official is refused entry to
a building project, the official will have recourse to the remedies
provided by law which include securing a warrant from the court
and returning with an officer of the law.
No.
Irc r104.8 - ---Answers---can a building official be held liable
for any damage occurring to persons or property as a result of
their actions or inaction?
Yes. - ---Answers---an owner needs a foundation wall repaired,
it has seriously buckled due to excessive lateral loading from
soil pressure. Does the contractor need to pull a permit?
6 ft.
Irc r105.2 - ---Answers---although contractors should check for
restrictive covenants and local zoning requirements, a permit
,isn't required from the building official for installing a fence not
over _______ tall.
180 days. - ---Answers---if a permit is applied for but not yet
approved and the applicant is not persueing approval after______
days the application will be considered abandoned.
Yes. - ---Answers---can a building official revoke a certificate of
occupancy?
True. - ---Answers---when a project requiring a permit has
commenced prior to the issuance of a permit, the building official
is authorized to charge an additional fee. T or f
450 - ---Answers---foam plastic is used as insulation. The
flame spread index cannot exceed 75 and the smoke
development index cannot exceed
8". - ---Answers---foam plastic used for interior trim shall have
a maximum thickness of 1/2" and a maximum width of
10%. - ---Answers---foam plastic interior trim must not
constitute more than __________ of the total wall and ceiling area
of any room or space.
1/2". - ---Answers---foam plastic used as insulation in walls
must be separated by an approved thermal barrier. What is the
minimum thickness of gypsum wall board being used as a
thermal barrier for spray foam insulated walls?
Framing. - ---Answers---which of these inspections happens
last?
Mechanical rough
, plumbing rough
framing
electrical rough
Yes. - ---Answers---a retaining wall will be five feet tall from
the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. Do you need to
pull a permit?
At the time of inspection. - ---Answers---your building is
utilizing engineered products such as engineered floor joists.
When do the installation instructions need to be available at the
work site?
1 3/8" solid wood
1 3/8" honeycomb core
20 minute fire rated
Any of the above - ---Answers---a door directly between a
garage and a residence shall never open directly into a sleeping
room. The door must also be
1 1/4" - ---Answers---the nosing for stairs shall not be less than
3/4" but not be more than
No. - ---Answers---a front porch is 25 inches above the grade
below. Are guards required to be installed?
False. - ---Answers---if a smoke alarm is in a bedroom, it
doesn't need to be right outside the bedroom also.
1/2" - ---Answers---if spray foam insulation is used to insulate a
wall, what is the minimum thickness of drywall needed to cover
the foam plastic?
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS NEWEST 25/26 LATEST A+
SCORE REVIEW
False. - ---Answers---it is permissible for supply ducts to be
run through the framing cavities of a residential building. T or f
Ic rated (insulation contact) - ---Answers---__________ means an
electrical fixture has been tested and listed as suitable for
installation in a cavity where the fixture may come in contact
with insulation.
3%. - ---Answers---according to the dept. Of energy, improved
energy codes could reduce co2 emissions by
300 sq ft. - ---Answers---attic insulation markers must be
installed every _____ square feet.
True. - ---Answers---buildings that are exempted from the new
regulations are those with very low energy use or ones that are
neither heated or cooled. T or f
Yes. - ---Answers---a contractor needs to remove a non-load
bearing wall, does he need to pull a permit?
No. - ---Answers---a concrete contractor has been hired by an
owner to install a driveway and sidewalks. The lot is flat and the
concrete is being place on undisturbed earth with a prepared
base. Does the contractor need to pull a permit?
Yes. - ---Answers---a permit has been issued for a building
project and there is a code infraction in the building plans that
,has been overlooked by the building official. Can the building
official require a correction to a project that they previously
overlooked?
Health department. - ---Answers---who issues a well and
septic permit?
200 sq. Feet.
Irc r105 - ---Answers---permits are not required for one story
detached accessory structures not exceeding:
The next business day. - ---Answers---if work requiring a
permit is provided in an emergency situation, the permit
application must be submitted within:
True. - ---Answers---if an inspection official is refused entry to
a building project, the official will have recourse to the remedies
provided by law which include securing a warrant from the court
and returning with an officer of the law.
No.
Irc r104.8 - ---Answers---can a building official be held liable
for any damage occurring to persons or property as a result of
their actions or inaction?
Yes. - ---Answers---an owner needs a foundation wall repaired,
it has seriously buckled due to excessive lateral loading from
soil pressure. Does the contractor need to pull a permit?
6 ft.
Irc r105.2 - ---Answers---although contractors should check for
restrictive covenants and local zoning requirements, a permit
,isn't required from the building official for installing a fence not
over _______ tall.
180 days. - ---Answers---if a permit is applied for but not yet
approved and the applicant is not persueing approval after______
days the application will be considered abandoned.
Yes. - ---Answers---can a building official revoke a certificate of
occupancy?
True. - ---Answers---when a project requiring a permit has
commenced prior to the issuance of a permit, the building official
is authorized to charge an additional fee. T or f
450 - ---Answers---foam plastic is used as insulation. The
flame spread index cannot exceed 75 and the smoke
development index cannot exceed
8". - ---Answers---foam plastic used for interior trim shall have
a maximum thickness of 1/2" and a maximum width of
10%. - ---Answers---foam plastic interior trim must not
constitute more than __________ of the total wall and ceiling area
of any room or space.
1/2". - ---Answers---foam plastic used as insulation in walls
must be separated by an approved thermal barrier. What is the
minimum thickness of gypsum wall board being used as a
thermal barrier for spray foam insulated walls?
Framing. - ---Answers---which of these inspections happens
last?
Mechanical rough
, plumbing rough
framing
electrical rough
Yes. - ---Answers---a retaining wall will be five feet tall from
the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. Do you need to
pull a permit?
At the time of inspection. - ---Answers---your building is
utilizing engineered products such as engineered floor joists.
When do the installation instructions need to be available at the
work site?
1 3/8" solid wood
1 3/8" honeycomb core
20 minute fire rated
Any of the above - ---Answers---a door directly between a
garage and a residence shall never open directly into a sleeping
room. The door must also be
1 1/4" - ---Answers---the nosing for stairs shall not be less than
3/4" but not be more than
No. - ---Answers---a front porch is 25 inches above the grade
below. Are guards required to be installed?
False. - ---Answers---if a smoke alarm is in a bedroom, it
doesn't need to be right outside the bedroom also.
1/2" - ---Answers---if spray foam insulation is used to insulate a
wall, what is the minimum thickness of drywall needed to cover
the foam plastic?
