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Michigan Builders License Exam || with Validated Solutions.
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 answers IRC
(International Residential Code)

Administrative correct answers First 2 chapters of code book are

True correct answers Plans or supporting documents are almost always required by the
controlling authority prior to issuing a permit. T or F

Yes correct answers Does the building official have the authority to render interpretations of the
code?

8 foot fence. correct answers None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:
sidewalks and driveways
tiling
an 8 foot fence
playground equipment

False correct answers Tables and illustrations are always supported by information found in the
written code and footnotes. T or F

Live load. correct answers 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 answers If a code requirement is in the book, it is both acceptable and enforceable
by the code official. T or F

Figures. correct answers Illustrations are typically referred to as

Determine that buildings are built to the minimum enforceable standard. correct answers
Generally speaking, the building official's job is to

True. correct answers It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at the jobsite at the time
of inspection. T or F

Kitchen. correct answers All of the following are not considered habitable spaces EXCEPT:
bathrooms
kitchens
storage spaces
closets

3. correct answers Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate glazing area no less than
_____ square feet, half of which must be openable.

,44 inches. correct answers The maximum height of an egress window above the floor is

5.7 sq ft. correct answers A basement bedroom must have an egress window with a clear opening
of at least ______ square feet.

3. correct answers At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each dwelling unit, and must be
_____ feet wide.

30 inches. correct answers A porch more than _____ inches above grade must be provided with
36" guards.

200. correct answers Wall and ceiling finishes shall have a flame-spread classification of no
more than ______ .

7 days. correct answers According to code, concrete must reach at least 70% of it's ability within
____________days.

40%. correct answers A stud used for a non-bearing partitions may not be notched more than
____% of the stud width.

Additions, alterations, renovation and repairs. correct answers The Michigan Uniform Energy
code applies to new buildings as well as

U-factor. correct answers ___________ 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 answers Energy losses from recessed lighting fixtures can often reach ___% of the
total thermal loss of a ceiling.

R-3. correct answers Michigan requires a minimum thermal resistance of ____________for
mechanical system piping.

True. correct answers 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 answers _______ is the compliance route that applies Table 402.1.1 to
building envelope components, and is considered the most simple.

Area weighted averages. correct answers ___________ can be used to satisfy U-factor and
SHGC requirements.

IC (Insulation Contact) correct answers Recessed lights must be _____ rated.

True. correct answers Up to 15 square feet of glazing per dwelling unit is exempted from U-
value requirements. T or F

,Registered design professional. correct answers 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. correct answers One hurdle contractors face when bidding for an
energy efficient project is choosing materials that fit the design, and also meet

False. correct answers Historically significant buildings are not exempt from code changes. T or
F

R-value
Settled thickness
Manufacturer name correct answers Insulation products (blown and sprayed) must be
documented with:

March 2011. correct answers The new Michigan codes took effect in

10. correct answers 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. correct answers 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 correct answers Plans and specifications must be detailed in regards to:

2009. correct answers In Michigan, the residential energy code is based on the _____ IECC, with
certain amendments.

Air leakage. correct answers ___________ is the rate of air infiltration in the presence of a
specific pressure differential.

Windows
Attic access hatches
Recessed lights correct answers Air leakage is the random movement of air into and out of
________ through cracks and holes.

Table 402.1.1
2009 IECC correct answers R-values for insulation and fenestration requirements by component
can be found in

International Energy Conservation Code correct answers IECC

U-factor and UA alternatives. correct answers The _____________ compliance method allows
for more innovative construction techniques like SIPs or Advanced Framing.

, 500 sq feet correct answers R-30 is permitted in vaulted ceilings, but is limited to

True. correct answers 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. correct answers Michigan falls into climate zones

False. correct answers It is permissible for supply ducts to be run through the framing cavities of
a residential building. T or F

IC rated (Insulation Contact) correct answers __________ 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%. correct answers According to the Dept. of Energy, improved energy codes could reduce
CO2 emissions by

300 sq ft. correct answers Attic insulation markers must be installed every _____ square feet.

True. correct answers 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. correct answers A contractor needs to remove a non-load bearing wall, does he need to pull
a permit?

No. correct answers 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. correct answers 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. correct answers Who issues a well and septic permit?

200 sq. feet.
IRC R105 correct answers Permits are not required for one story detached accessory structures
not exceeding:

The next business day. correct answers If work requiring a permit is provided in an emergency
situation, the permit application must be submitted within:

True. correct answers If an inspection official is refused entry to a building project, the official
will have recourse to the remedies provided by law which include securing a warrant from the
court and returning with an officer of the law.

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