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...
Michigan Builders License Exam Questions With Correct 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. - 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
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. 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 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
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