MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS NEWEST RATED A+ 2025/2026 UPDATED NEW!!
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. - Ans IRC
(International Residential Code)
Administrative - Ans First 2 chapters of code book are
True - Ans Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling
authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes - Ans Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - Ans None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False - Ans Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written
code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. - Ans The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods and
removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as
True. - Ans If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the
code official. T or F
,Figures. - Ans Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. - Ans Generally
speaking, the building official's job is to
True. - Ans It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F
Kitchen. - Ans All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. - Ans Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than
square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. - Ans The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. - Ans A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at
least square feet.
3. - Ans At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be
feet wide.
30 inches. - Ans A porch more than inches above grade must be provided with 36"
guards.
,200. - Ans Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than
.
7 days. - Ans According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
days.
40%. - Ans A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than % of
the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - Ans The Michigan Uniform Energy code
applies to new buildings as well as
U-factor. - Ans is a measure of how well the window or door assembly conducts
heat. The lower the number, the better insulation the assembly will provide.
50%. - Ans Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach % of the total
thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - Ans Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of for mechanical
system piping.
True. - Ans Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. - Ans is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building
envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
, Area weighted averages. - Ans can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - Ans Recessed lights must be rated.
True. - Ans Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. - Ans The 2009 IECC requires a permanent certificate posted
on the electrical distribution panel. The certificate shall be completed by the builder or
State energy code requirements. - Ans One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an
energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. - Ans Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name - Ans Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with:
March 2011. - Ans The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. - Ans Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the basement wall down to
below grade, or the basement floor, whichever is less.
Area weighted average. - Ans The is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of all
the glazed fenestration products in the building.
ANSWERS NEWEST RATED A+ 2025/2026 UPDATED NEW!!
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. - Ans IRC
(International Residential Code)
Administrative - Ans First 2 chapters of code book are
True - Ans Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling
authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes - Ans Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - Ans None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False - Ans Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written
code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. - Ans The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods and
removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as
True. - Ans If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the
code official. T or F
,Figures. - Ans Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. - Ans Generally
speaking, the building official's job is to
True. - Ans It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F
Kitchen. - Ans All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. - Ans Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than
square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. - Ans The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. - Ans A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at
least square feet.
3. - Ans At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be
feet wide.
30 inches. - Ans A porch more than inches above grade must be provided with 36"
guards.
,200. - Ans Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than
.
7 days. - Ans According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
days.
40%. - Ans A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than % of
the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - Ans The Michigan Uniform Energy code
applies to new buildings as well as
U-factor. - Ans is a measure of how well the window or door assembly conducts
heat. The lower the number, the better insulation the assembly will provide.
50%. - Ans Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach % of the total
thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - Ans Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of for mechanical
system piping.
True. - Ans Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. - Ans is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building
envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
, Area weighted averages. - Ans can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - Ans Recessed lights must be rated.
True. - Ans Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. - Ans The 2009 IECC requires a permanent certificate posted
on the electrical distribution panel. The certificate shall be completed by the builder or
State energy code requirements. - Ans One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an
energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. - Ans Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name - Ans Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with:
March 2011. - Ans The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. - Ans Below grade walls are insulated from the top of the basement wall down to
below grade, or the basement floor, whichever is less.
Area weighted average. - Ans The is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of all
the glazed fenestration products in the building.
