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.