MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
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. - (ANSWER)IRC (International
Residential Code)
Administrative - (ANSWER)First 2 chapters of code book are
True - (ANSWER)Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling authority
prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes - (ANSWER)Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - (ANSWER)None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False - (ANSWER)Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written code
and footnotes. T or F
Live load. - (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. - (ANSWER)If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the code
official. T or F
Figures. - (ANSWER)Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. - (ANSWER)Generally
speaking, the building official's job is to
,MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
True. - (ANSWER)It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F
Kitchen. - (ANSWER)All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. - (ANSWER)Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____ square
feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. - (ANSWER)The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. - (ANSWER)A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at least
______ square feet.
3. - (ANSWER)At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet
wide.
30 inches. - (ANSWER)A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. - (ANSWER)Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than ______
.
7 days. - (ANSWER)According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
____________days.
,MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
40%. - (ANSWER)A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____% of the
stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - (ANSWER)The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to
new buildings as well as
U-factor. - (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%. - (ANSWER)Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total thermal
loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - (ANSWER)Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical
system piping.
True. - (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. - (ANSWER)_______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building
envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - (ANSWER)___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - (ANSWER)Recessed lights must be _____ rated.
True. - (ANSWER)Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. - (ANSWER)The 2009 IECC requires a permanent certificate posted on
the electrical distribution panel. The certificate shall be completed by the builder or
, MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
State energy code requirements. - (ANSWER)One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy
efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. - (ANSWER)Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name - (ANSWER)Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with:
March 2011. - (ANSWER)The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. - (ANSWER)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. - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:
2009. - (ANSWER)In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with certain
amendments.
Air leakage. - (ANSWER)___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific pressure
differential.
Windows
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. - (ANSWER)IRC (International
Residential Code)
Administrative - (ANSWER)First 2 chapters of code book are
True - (ANSWER)Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the controlling authority
prior to issuing a permit. T or F
Yes - (ANSWER)Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the code?
8 foot fence. - (ANSWER)None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment
False - (ANSWER)Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the written code
and footnotes. T or F
Live load. - (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. - (ANSWER)If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable by the code
official. T or F
Figures. - (ANSWER)Illustrations are typically referred to as
Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. - (ANSWER)Generally
speaking, the building official's job is to
,MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
True. - (ANSWER)It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time of
inspection. T or F
Kitchen. - (ANSWER)All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets
3. - (ANSWER)Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than _____ square
feet, half of which must be openable.
44 inches. - (ANSWER)The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is
5.7 sq ft. - (ANSWER)A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening of at least
______ square feet.
3. - (ANSWER)At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet
wide.
30 inches. - (ANSWER)A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with 36" guards.
200. - (ANSWER)Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no more than ______
.
7 days. - (ANSWER)According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
____________days.
,MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
40%. - (ANSWER)A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than ____% of the
stud width.
Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. - (ANSWER)The Michigan Uniform Energy code applies to
new buildings as well as
U-factor. - (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%. - (ANSWER)Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the total thermal
loss of a ceiling.
R-3. - (ANSWER)Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for mechanical
system piping.
True. - (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. - (ANSWER)_______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to building
envelope components, and is considered the most simple.
Area weighted averages. - (ANSWER)___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and SHGC
requirements.
IC (Insulation Contact) - (ANSWER)Recessed lights must be _____ rated.
True. - (ANSWER)Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-value
requirements. T or F
Registered design professional. - (ANSWER)The 2009 IECC requires a permanent certificate posted on
the electrical distribution panel. The certificate shall be completed by the builder or
, MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
State energy code requirements. - (ANSWER)One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an energy
efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet
False. - (ANSWER)Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or F
R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name - (ANSWER)Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be documented with:
March 2011. - (ANSWER)The new Michigan codes took effect in
10. - (ANSWER)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. - (ANSWER)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 - (ANSWER)Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:
2009. - (ANSWER)In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with certain
amendments.
Air leakage. - (ANSWER)___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a specific pressure
differential.
Windows
