Michigan Builders License Exam UPDATED ACTUAL Questions
and CORRECT Answers
Created to serve as a complete, comprehensive code IRC (International Residential Code)
regulating the construction of single-family, two-family
and buildings consisting of three or more townhouse
units.
Administrative First 2 chapters of code book are
True Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling
authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the
code?
8 foot fence. None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written
code and footnotes. T or F
, Live load. The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods and
removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as
True. If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the
code official. T or F
Figures. Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
enforceable standard.
True. It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F
Kitchen. All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____
square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at
least ____ square feet.
3. At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be _____
feet wide.
30 inches. A porch more than____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than
______ .
7 days. According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
_ _____ days.
40%. A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than __ % of
the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as
and CORRECT Answers
Created to serve as a complete, comprehensive code IRC (International Residential Code)
regulating the construction of single-family, two-family
and buildings consisting of three or more townhouse
units.
Administrative First 2 chapters of code book are
True Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling
authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the
code?
8 foot fence. None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written
code and footnotes. T or F
, Live load. The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods and
removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as
True. If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the
code official. T or F
Figures. Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
enforceable standard.
True. It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F
Kitchen. All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____
square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at
least ____ square feet.
3. At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be _____
feet wide.
30 inches. A porch more than____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than
______ .
7 days. According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
_ _____ days.
40%. A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than __ % of
the stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as
