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MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM|| LATELY
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH A GUARANTEED A+|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE 2025 WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!
IRC (International Residential Code) - ANSWER: 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.
First 2 chapters of code book are - ANSWER: Administrative
Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling
authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F - ANSWER: True
Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code? -
ANSWER: Yes
None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment - ANSWER: 8 foot fence.
Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written
code and footnotes. T or F - ANSWER: False
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The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods and
removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as - ANSWER: Live
load.
If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the
code official. T or F - ANSWER: True.
Illustrations are typically referred to as - ANSWER: Figures.
Generally speaking, the building official's job is to - ANSWER: Determine that
buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard.
It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F - ANSWER: True.
All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets - ANSWER: Kitchen.
Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____
square feet, half of which must be openable. - ANSWER: 3.
The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is - ANSWER: 44
inches.
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A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at least
______ square feet. - ANSWER: 5.7 sq ft.
At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be
_____ feet wide. - ANSWER: 3.
A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards. -
ANSWER: 30 inches.
Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than
______ . - ANSWER: 200.
According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
____________days. - ANSWER: 7 days.
A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____% of
the stud width. - ANSWER: 40%.
The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as -
ANSWER: Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs.
___________ is a measure of how well the window or door assembly conducts
heat. The lower the number, the better insulation the assembly will provide. -
ANSWER: U-factor.
Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total
thermal loss of a ceiling. - ANSWER: 50%.
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Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical
system piping. - ANSWER: R-3.
Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F - ANSWER: True.
_______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building envelope
components, and is considered the most simple. - ANSWER: Prescriptive Path.
___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC requirements. -
ANSWER: Area weighted averages.
Recessed lights must be _____ rated. - ANSWER: IC (Insulation Contact)
Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F - ANSWER: True.
The 2009 IECC requires a permanent certificate posted on the electrical
distribution panel. The certificate shall be completed by the builder or -
ANSWER: Registered design professional.
One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy efficient project is
choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet - ANSWER: State energy
code requirements.
Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F -
ANSWER: False.
MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM|| LATELY
UPDATED QUESTIONS AND 100% CORRECT
ANSWERS WITH A GUARANTEED A+|| LATEST AND
COMPLETE UPDATE 2025 WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS|| ASSURED PASS!!
IRC (International Residential Code) - ANSWER: 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.
First 2 chapters of code book are - ANSWER: Administrative
Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling
authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F - ANSWER: True
Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code? -
ANSWER: Yes
None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment - ANSWER: 8 foot fence.
Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written
code and footnotes. T or F - ANSWER: False
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The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by inhabitants, goods and
removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as - ANSWER: Live
load.
If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the
code official. T or F - ANSWER: True.
Illustrations are typically referred to as - ANSWER: Figures.
Generally speaking, the building official's job is to - ANSWER: Determine that
buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard.
It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F - ANSWER: True.
All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets - ANSWER: Kitchen.
Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____
square feet, half of which must be openable. - ANSWER: 3.
The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is - ANSWER: 44
inches.
,3|Page
A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at least
______ square feet. - ANSWER: 5.7 sq ft.
At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be
_____ feet wide. - ANSWER: 3.
A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards. -
ANSWER: 30 inches.
Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than
______ . - ANSWER: 200.
According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
____________days. - ANSWER: 7 days.
A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____% of
the stud width. - ANSWER: 40%.
The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as -
ANSWER: Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs.
___________ is a measure of how well the window or door assembly conducts
heat. The lower the number, the better insulation the assembly will provide. -
ANSWER: U-factor.
Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total
thermal loss of a ceiling. - ANSWER: 50%.
, 4|Page
Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical
system piping. - ANSWER: R-3.
Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a higher operating cost,
provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F - ANSWER: True.
_______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building envelope
components, and is considered the most simple. - ANSWER: Prescriptive Path.
___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC requirements. -
ANSWER: Area weighted averages.
Recessed lights must be _____ rated. - ANSWER: IC (Insulation Contact)
Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F - ANSWER: True.
The 2009 IECC requires a permanent certificate posted on the electrical
distribution panel. The certificate shall be completed by the builder or -
ANSWER: Registered design professional.
One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy efficient project is
choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet - ANSWER: State energy
code requirements.
Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F -
ANSWER: False.
