Michigan Builders
License Exam
A: 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.
Q: 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.
License Exam
A: 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.
Q: 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.
