MECHANICAL LAW – MICHIGAN
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ The Skilled Trades Regulation Act is also known as.
Answer: PA 407 of 2016
◍ Act 407 of 2016 does not require a contractor of record in a facility that
regularly employs a qualified maintenance crew_________.
Answer: To perform work in that facility
◍ Any combination of outdoor and transfer air intended to replace exhaust air
and exfiltration is __________.
A. air conditioning
B. exhaust air
C. ventilation air
D. air, make up.
Answer: D. air, make up chapter 2 definitions page 9
◍ A tube or conduit utilized for conveying air is a ________.
A. pipe
B. duct system
C. duct
D. heat pump.
Answer: C. ductchapter 2 definitions page 12
◍ Who may obtain a mechanical permit and legally do mechanical work
without a license besides a licensed mechanical contractor.
Answer: homeowner
,◍ The skilled trades regulation act took affect________ and was signed
by_____.
Answer: April 4, 2017 & the governor
◍ The Board of Mechanical Rules consists of the state fire marshal who shall
be a permanent member______. The member shall be appointed for a term
of ______ and must be at least______.
Answer: 14 additional members: 4 years ,and 18 years
◍ A mechanical joint is not _______.
A. welded
B. flanged
C. screwed
D. flared.
Answer: A. weldedchapter 2 definitions page 16
◍ A permanent mechanical joint incorporating an elastomeric seal and
corrosion resistant grip ring is a ____________________.
A. solvent cemented joint
B. soldered joint
C. press joint
D. fused joint.
Answer: C. press jointchapter 2 definitions page 17
◍ Effective April 4, 2017 your mechanical license shall expire on _______
and is valid for _______.
Answer: August 31; 3 years
◍ Plastic pipe, fittings and components shall be _____________ as
conforming to NSF 14.
A. listed
B. UL approved
C. ASTM approved
D. third party certified.
Answer: D. third party certified301.4
, ◍ Defective material or parts shall be ________ or repaired in such manner to
preserve its original listing.
A. discarded
B. improved
C. replaced
D. by-passed.
Answer: C. replaced301.14
◍ A business has 90 days to replace the contractor of record if the contractor
of record.
Answer: Is deceasedIs no longer employed by the business Ceases to do
business and sells their business All the above
◍ Does the State of Michigan reciprocate with other states ( allow licensed
contractors from other states to work in Michigan without a Michigan
License)?.
Answer: No
◍ A licensing fee of _______ is required with the application.
Answer: 300$
◍ A permit is required for______.
Answer: An appliance installed outside
◍ To successfully pass any of the exam you must score______%.
Answer: 75%
◍ In bearing partitions, wood studs shall not be cut or notched to a depth
exceeding ______ percent of its depth.
A. 10
B. 25
C. 5
D. 50.
Answer: B. 25302.3.2
◍ If you fail your exam, the fee for the second exam is______.
COMPREHENSIVE STUDY GUIDE 2026
FULL QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
◍ The Skilled Trades Regulation Act is also known as.
Answer: PA 407 of 2016
◍ Act 407 of 2016 does not require a contractor of record in a facility that
regularly employs a qualified maintenance crew_________.
Answer: To perform work in that facility
◍ Any combination of outdoor and transfer air intended to replace exhaust air
and exfiltration is __________.
A. air conditioning
B. exhaust air
C. ventilation air
D. air, make up.
Answer: D. air, make up chapter 2 definitions page 9
◍ A tube or conduit utilized for conveying air is a ________.
A. pipe
B. duct system
C. duct
D. heat pump.
Answer: C. ductchapter 2 definitions page 12
◍ Who may obtain a mechanical permit and legally do mechanical work
without a license besides a licensed mechanical contractor.
Answer: homeowner
,◍ The skilled trades regulation act took affect________ and was signed
by_____.
Answer: April 4, 2017 & the governor
◍ The Board of Mechanical Rules consists of the state fire marshal who shall
be a permanent member______. The member shall be appointed for a term
of ______ and must be at least______.
Answer: 14 additional members: 4 years ,and 18 years
◍ A mechanical joint is not _______.
A. welded
B. flanged
C. screwed
D. flared.
Answer: A. weldedchapter 2 definitions page 16
◍ A permanent mechanical joint incorporating an elastomeric seal and
corrosion resistant grip ring is a ____________________.
A. solvent cemented joint
B. soldered joint
C. press joint
D. fused joint.
Answer: C. press jointchapter 2 definitions page 17
◍ Effective April 4, 2017 your mechanical license shall expire on _______
and is valid for _______.
Answer: August 31; 3 years
◍ Plastic pipe, fittings and components shall be _____________ as
conforming to NSF 14.
A. listed
B. UL approved
C. ASTM approved
D. third party certified.
Answer: D. third party certified301.4
, ◍ Defective material or parts shall be ________ or repaired in such manner to
preserve its original listing.
A. discarded
B. improved
C. replaced
D. by-passed.
Answer: C. replaced301.14
◍ A business has 90 days to replace the contractor of record if the contractor
of record.
Answer: Is deceasedIs no longer employed by the business Ceases to do
business and sells their business All the above
◍ Does the State of Michigan reciprocate with other states ( allow licensed
contractors from other states to work in Michigan without a Michigan
License)?.
Answer: No
◍ A licensing fee of _______ is required with the application.
Answer: 300$
◍ A permit is required for______.
Answer: An appliance installed outside
◍ To successfully pass any of the exam you must score______%.
Answer: 75%
◍ In bearing partitions, wood studs shall not be cut or notched to a depth
exceeding ______ percent of its depth.
A. 10
B. 25
C. 5
D. 50.
Answer: B. 25302.3.2
◍ If you fail your exam, the fee for the second exam is______.
