GUIDE 160 PRACTICE QUESTIONS COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS
◉ What is the minimum age required to obtain a Michigan Residential
Builder license? Answer: 18 years old.
◉ Before starting work, what must a builder have? Answer: Both a valid
license and a signed written contract.
◉ The Michigan Residential Code is based on which national code?
Answer: IRC (International Residential Code).
◉ Which of the following is NOT a valid business entity in Michigan?
Answer: Non-profit builders are not a typical licensing category.
◉ What is a performance bond used for? Answer: Guarantee completion
of work as specified per contract.
◉ What does MIOSHA primarily enforce? Answer: Workplace safety
standards.
◉ What is required to advertise as a licensed builder? Answer: License
number must appear in all advertising.