Michigan Builders License Exam
2022(Answered actual test)
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. -
IRC (International Residential Code)
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 enforceable standard. - Generally
speaking, the building official's job is to
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
U-factor. - ___________ 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%. - Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total
thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical
system piping.
True. - Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. - _______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to
building envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - ___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - Recessed lights must be _____ rated.
,True. - Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. - 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. - One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an
energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. - Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name - Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented
with:
March 2011. - The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. - 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. - The _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of
all the glazed fenestration products in the building.
Thermal insulation R-values
Design criteria
Equipment systems - Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:
2009. - In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with
certain amendments.
Air leakage. - ___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific
pressure differential.
Windows
Attic access hatches
Recessed lights - Air leakage is the random movement of air into and out of ________
through cracks and holes.
Table 402.1.1
2009 IECC - R-values for insulation and fenestration requirements by component can
be found in
International Energy Conservation Code - IECC
, U-factor and UA alternatives. - The _____________ compliance method allows for more
innovative construction techniques like SIPs or Advanced Framing.
500 sq feet - R-30 is permitted in vaulted ceilings, but is limited to
True. - Floor insulation must be installed to maintain permanent and continuous contact
with the underside of the subfloor decking. T or F
5, 6 and 7. - Michigan falls into climate zones
False. - It is permissible for supply ducts to be run through the framing cavities of a
residential building. T or F
IC rated (Insulation Contact) - __________ 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%. - According to the Dept. of Energy, improved energy codes could reduce CO2
emissions by
300 sq ft. - Attic insulation markers must be installed every _____ square feet.
True. - 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. - A contractor needs to remove a non-load bearing wall, does he need to pull a
permit?
No. - 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. - 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. - Who issues a well and septic permit?
200 sq. feet.
IRC R105 - Permits are not required for one story detached accessory structures not
exceeding:
The next business day. - If work requiring a permit is provided in an emergency
situation, the permit application must be submitted within:
2022(Answered actual test)
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. -
IRC (International Residential Code)
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 enforceable standard. - Generally
speaking, the building official's job is to
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
U-factor. - ___________ 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%. - Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total
thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical
system piping.
True. - Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. - _______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to
building envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - ___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - Recessed lights must be _____ rated.
,True. - Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. - 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. - One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an
energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. - Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name - Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented
with:
March 2011. - The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. - 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. - The _______ is the combined Solar Heat Gain Coefficient of
all the glazed fenestration products in the building.
Thermal insulation R-values
Design criteria
Equipment systems - Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:
2009. - In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with
certain amendments.
Air leakage. - ___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific
pressure differential.
Windows
Attic access hatches
Recessed lights - Air leakage is the random movement of air into and out of ________
through cracks and holes.
Table 402.1.1
2009 IECC - R-values for insulation and fenestration requirements by component can
be found in
International Energy Conservation Code - IECC
, U-factor and UA alternatives. - The _____________ compliance method allows for more
innovative construction techniques like SIPs or Advanced Framing.
500 sq feet - R-30 is permitted in vaulted ceilings, but is limited to
True. - Floor insulation must be installed to maintain permanent and continuous contact
with the underside of the subfloor decking. T or F
5, 6 and 7. - Michigan falls into climate zones
False. - It is permissible for supply ducts to be run through the framing cavities of a
residential building. T or F
IC rated (Insulation Contact) - __________ 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%. - According to the Dept. of Energy, improved energy codes could reduce CO2
emissions by
300 sq ft. - Attic insulation markers must be installed every _____ square feet.
True. - 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. - A contractor needs to remove a non-load bearing wall, does he need to pull a
permit?
No. - 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. - 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. - Who issues a well and septic permit?
200 sq. feet.
IRC R105 - Permits are not required for one story detached accessory structures not
exceeding:
The next business day. - If work requiring a permit is provided in an emergency
situation, the permit application must be submitted within:
