Michigan Builders License Exam Questions
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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 inter pretations of
the code?
8 foot fence.
None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
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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.
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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
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5.7 sq ft.
A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a c lear 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.
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