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MICHIGAN BUILDERS LICENSE EXAMCreated 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 FIC (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
Attic access hatches
Recessed lights - answer- Air leakage is the random movement of air into and out of
________ through cracks and holes.
Table 402.1.1
2009 IECC - answer- R-values for insulation and fenestration requirements by
component can be found in
International Energy Conservation Code - answer- IECC
U-factor and UA alternatives. - answer- The _____________ compliance method allows
for more innovative construction techniques like SIPs or Advanced Framing.
500 sq feet - answer- R-30 is permitted in vaulted ceilings, but is limited to
,True. - answer- Floor insulation must be installed to maintain permanent and continuous
contact with the underside of the subfloor decking. T or F
5, 6 and 7. - answer- Michigan falls into climate zones
False. - answer- It is permissible for supply ducts to be run through the framing cavities
of a residential building. T or F
IC rated (Insulation Contact) - answer- __________ means an electrical fixture has
been tested and listed as suitable for installation in a cavity where the fixture may come
in contact with insulation.
3%. - answer- According to the Dept. of Energy, improved energy codes could reduce
CO2 emissions by
300 sq ft. - answer- Attic insulation markers must be installed every _____ square feet.
True. - answer- Buildings that are exempted from the new regulations are those with
very low energy use or ones that are neither heated or cooled. T or F
Yes. - answer- A contractor needs to remove a non-load bearing wall, does he need to
pull a permit?
No. - answer- A concrete contractor has been hired by an owner to install a driveway
and sidewalks. The lot is flat and the concrete is being place on undisturbed earth with a
prepared base. Does the contractor need to pull a permit?
Yes. - answer- A permit has been issued for a building project and there is a code
infraction in the building plans that has been overlooked by the building official. Can the
building official require a correction to a project that they previously overlooked?
Health department. - answer- Who issues a well and septic permit?
200 sq. feet.
IRC R105 - answer- Permits are not required for one story detached accessory
structures not exceeding:
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.
The next business day. - answer- If work requiring a permit is provided in an emergency
situation, the permit application must be submitted within:
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