Michigan Builders License Exam 2026
Questions and Answers
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. - Correct answer-IRC (International Residential Code)
Administrative - Correct answer-First 2 chapters of code book are
True - Correct answer-Plans or supporting documents are almost always required
by the controlling authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes - Correct answer-Does the building official have the authority to render
interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - Correct answer-None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
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,playground equipment
False - Correct answer-Tables and illustrations are always supported by
information found in the written code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. - Correct answer-The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by
inhabitants, goods and removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as
True. - Correct answer-If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable
and enforceable by the code official. T or F
Figures. - Correct answer-Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. - Correct
answer-Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
True. - Correct answer-It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the
jobsite at the time of inspection. T or F
Kitchen. - Correct answer-All of the following are not considered habitable spaces
EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
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,closets
3. - Correct answer-Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no
less than _____ square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. - Correct answer-The maximum height of an egress window above the
floor is
5.7 sq ft. - Correct answer-A basement bedroom must have an egress window with
a clear opening of at least ______ square feet.
3. - Correct answer-At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling
unit, and must be _____ feet wide.
30 inches. - Correct answer-A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be
provided with 36" guards.
200. - Correct answer-Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread
classification of no more than ______ .
7 days. - Correct answer-According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of
it's ability within ____________days.
40%. - Correct answer-A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched
more than ____% of the stud width.
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, Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - Correct answer-The Michigan
Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as
U-factor. - Correct answer-___________ 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%. - Correct answer-Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often
reach ___% of the total thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - Correct answer-Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of
____________for mechanical system piping.
True. - Correct answer-Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a
higher operating cost, provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. - Correct answer-_______ is the compliance route that applies
Table 402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - Correct answer-___________ can be used to satisfy U-
factor and SHGC requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - Correct answer-Recessed lights must be _____ rated.
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Questions and Answers
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. - Correct answer-IRC (International Residential Code)
Administrative - Correct answer-First 2 chapters of code book are
True - Correct answer-Plans or supporting documents are almost always required
by the controlling authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes - Correct answer-Does the building official have the authority to render
interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - Correct answer-None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
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,playground equipment
False - Correct answer-Tables and illustrations are always supported by
information found in the written code and footnotes. T or F
Live load. - Correct answer-The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed by
inhabitants, goods and removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as
True. - Correct answer-If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable
and enforceable by the code official. T or F
Figures. - Correct answer-Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. - Correct
answer-Generally speaking, the building official's job is to
True. - Correct answer-It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the
jobsite at the time of inspection. T or F
Kitchen. - Correct answer-All of the following are not considered habitable spaces
EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
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,closets
3. - Correct answer-Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no
less than _____ square feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. - Correct answer-The maximum height of an egress window above the
floor is
5.7 sq ft. - Correct answer-A basement bedroom must have an egress window with
a clear opening of at least ______ square feet.
3. - Correct answer-At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling
unit, and must be _____ feet wide.
30 inches. - Correct answer-A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be
provided with 36" guards.
200. - Correct answer-Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread
classification of no more than ______ .
7 days. - Correct answer-According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of
it's ability within ____________days.
40%. - Correct answer-A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched
more than ____% of the stud width.
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, Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - Correct answer-The Michigan
Uniform Energy code applies to new buildings as well as
U-factor. - Correct answer-___________ 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%. - Correct answer-Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often
reach ___% of the total thermal loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - Correct answer-Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of
____________for mechanical system piping.
True. - Correct answer-Oversized HVAC equipment has a higher initial cost, a
higher operating cost, provides less comfort, and shorter life expectancy. T or F
Prescriptive Path. - Correct answer-_______ is the compliance route that applies
Table 402.1.1 to building envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - Correct answer-___________ can be used to satisfy U-
factor and SHGC requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - Correct answer-Recessed lights must be _____ rated.
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