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MICHIGAN RESIDENTIAL
BUILDER'S LICENSE TEST WITH
CORRECT SOLUTION
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
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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
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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
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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