Michigan Builders License Exam QBank

Michigan Builders License Exam QBank | 757 Questions And Answers

Question: 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 answer: IRC (International Residential Code)

Question: First 2 chapters of code book are

Correct answer: Administrative

Question: Plans or supporting documents are almost always

required by the controlling authority prior to issuing a permit.T or F

Correct answer: True

Question: Does the building official have the authority to

render interpretations of the code?

Correct answer: Yes

Question: None of the following require a permit, EXCEPT:

sidewalks and driveways tiling an 8 foot fence playground equipment

Correct answer: 8 foot fence

Question: Tables and illustrations are always supported by

information found in the written code and footnotes. T or F

Correct answer: False

Question: The amount of evenly distributed weight imposed

by inhabitants, goods and removable objects on a floor or roof system is referred to as

Correct answer: Live load

Question: If a code requirement is in the book, it is both

acceptable and enforceable by the code official. T or F

Correct answer: True

Question: Illustrations are typically referred to as

Correct answer: Figures

Question: Generally speaking, the building official's job is to

Correct answer: Determine that buildings are built to the

minimum enforceable standard

Question: It is required that all manufacturer instructions be at

the jobsite at the time of inspection. T or F

Correct answer: True

Question: All of the following are not considered habitable

spaces EXCEPT:

bathrooms kitchens storage spaces closets

Correct answer: Kitchen

Question: Bathrooms must be provided with an aggregate

glazing area no less than _____ square feet, half of which must be openable.

Correct answer: 3

Question: The maximum height of an egress window above

the floor is

Correct answer: 44 inches

Question: A basement bedroom must have an egress window

with a clear opening of at least ______ square feet.

Correct answer: 5.7 sq ft

Question: At least one side-hinged exit door must be in each

dwelling unit, and must be _____ feet wide.

Correct answer: 3

Question: A porch more than _____ inches above grade must

be provided with 36" guards.

Correct answer: 30 inches