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Michigan Builders License Exam Study Guide Questions and Answers 100% Pass 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) Admini...

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Michigan Builders License Exam Study Guide
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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. -

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




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,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




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,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




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, 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

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