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A study guide for the michigan builders license exam, covering a wide range of topics related to construction, building codes, and regulations in the state of michigan. The guide includes questions and answers on topics such as licensing requirements, penalties for unlicensed practice, representation in administrative hearings, relevant laws and acts, employment regulations, construction site safety, concrete calculations, insulation requirements, and various building code specifications. The level of detail and the breadth of topics covered suggest that this document could be a comprehensive resource for individuals preparing for the michigan builders license exam, providing them with the necessary knowledge and understanding to successfully navigate the licensing process and comply with the state's construction regulations.
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What is the first offense penalty for engaging in the practice of residential building without a license? - Not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000 and/or one year in prison. Subsequent violations can extend the prison time to up to 2 years. What is the penalty for engaging in the practice of residential builders license, resulting in a death? - Not less than $5,000 and not more than $25,000 and/or four years in prison On your individual builder's license application, what should you write as your "business address"? - Your personal address What is the cost for the individual builder's license? - $ After receiving your residential builder's license, what are the only trades not covered by your license? - Plumbing, electrical, and HVAC Who is the TESTING company for the State of Michigan? - PSI What is the name of the department that regulates your license? - LARA
What are the 2 parts of the Residential Builder Examination? - Business and Law examination/Practice and Trade examination What is a good quick asset ratio? - 1 to 1 Under the Carpentry section of the test, what does a "span table" tell us? - What species and what grade of lumber a floor joist has to be to span a certain distance Which is NOT a reason that you need a residential business license? It allows you to be able to file a lein on property It allows you to pull a residential permit It allows you to file a lawsuit if necessary It allows you to work on commercial properties - It allows you to work on commercial properties Where does most fraud occur? - In the residential market As a builder, your license falls under the regulation of: - Both rules by the director and board as well as laws of the state of Michigan
What is the make up of the 9 members of the board? - 4 residential builders, 2 M
How many days after the administrative law hearings examiner hears the report, must a determination of penalties be made by the board? - 60 days What is a compliance conference? - A meeting where ONLY the respondent meets with the department to discuss the complaint against them Which of the following terms means a premise used or intended to be used for a residential purpose and related facilities appurtenant to the premises used or intended to be used as an adjunct of residential occupancy? - Residential structure An employee other than the listed salesperson may make a sale when: - It is occasional and incidental to the person's principal employment The following are reasons that someone would be allowed to operate without a residential business license: - - They are an authorized representative of the United States government
Beginning the license cycle after December 21, 2007, the department shall issue the license of a residential builder and residential maintenance and alteration contractor for a period of how many years in duration? - 3 years After receiving your initial residential builder's license, how many hours of continuing competency are required within the next 3 years? - 21 hours If a salesperson desires to change employment from one residential builder or maintenance and alteration contractor to another: - The license shall be forwarded to the department, an application will be made for a transfer, and a new license under the salesperson's new employer will be issued Regarding workmanship, how long does a client have to file a "verified complaint"? - 18 months from the completion of work If a licensed residential builder or licensed residential maintenance and alteration contractor wishes to change the control or direction of the business, how long do they have to report that change to the department? - 10 days
The department shall conduct a review upon notice that a licensee has violated the asbestos abatement contractors licensing act. What are the possible consequences for for this violation? - The department may suspend or revoke that person's license and fines may be issued When the board issues the findings of a verified complaint: - - The department shall post on its website any final order of the board and the date it was issued
According to Administrative rules, a licensee shall include the following in all advertising: - - The name on the license
What act was created to collect fees for the regulation of certain occupations and professions, and for certain agencies and businesses; to create certain funds; and to prescribe certain powers and duties of certain state agencies and departments?
Proceedings to foreclose must take place within ____ of the date that the claim lien was recorded. - 1 year According to the Construction Lien Act, what recommendations are given for your protection? - - Never use your assets to complete someone's project
If after filing a claim of lien, you DO get paid before the lawsuit, what form must you complete? - Discharge of construction lien What is the maximum amount you can collect through a judgment in the small claims division of the district court using the small claims form DC84? - $6, After Mr. Jones receives a sworn statement that he owes ABC framing $40,000, how does Mr. Jones know that ABC framing was ever on the jobsite? - The proof of service of notice of furnishing According to the State Construction Code Act, how often will the state code be updated by the Construction Code Commission? - Every 3 years The Uniform Commercial Code states that a contract for the sale of goods for the price of $1,000.00 or more must be: - In writing sufficient to indicate a sale between parties and signed According to the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), which of the following is NOT true? The law applies to employers with 15 or more employees
Employees are allowed to require a medical exam before making a job offer The first violation results in a $55,000 fine ADA requirements are enforceable only through the U.S. Department of Justice - Employees are allowed to require a medical exam before making a job offer Minimum Wage Law states: - - After 40 hours in any one work week, compensation is 1 1/2 times the regular rate
Which of the following is true in regard to employing minors? - - A minor shall not work more than 6 days a week
Once the investigative unit receives a complaint, who do they verify the legitimacy of the complaint with? - The building inspector of the local jurisdiction (city building department) If the dispute cannot be resolved at the informal conference, where does it go next? - The administrative law hearing examiner (also known as hearing officer/presiding officer) The findings/penalty of the Administrative Law Hearing Examiner are reported to:
A contract is not required if the job is under: - $1, Within how many days of being on the jobsite must the I9 form be completed? - 3 days What act requires prevailing wages to be paid out? - The Davis-Bacon Act What is the most common type of contract used in residential construction? - Lump sum contract What should you be sure to include in your contracts? - - Change orders
What type of contract is used when the scope of work is poorly defined and/or to cover emergency repairs and renovations to occupied facilities? - Cost plus percentage of cost contract (Time and Materials) What type of contract requires the owner/architect to compile a list of total quantities as well as the contractor to provide the cost per unit to supply and install? - Unit price contract When having a contract signed, what should you be sure to verify first online or at the assessors office? - Legal ownership When asking a customer for a certain percent of money after a section(s) of a job is completed, it is called: - Progress payments What is it called when, at the end of a job, you walk through with a customer and check off any needed repairs or discuss work to be redone? - A final punch list What are 2 items suggested to avoid in your contracts? - Start and completion dates
Kitchen cabinet layouts from the kitchen designer are an example of what? - Shop drawings Change in conditions should be the responsibility of: - The owner What should be included in close out documents? - - Owner/operator manuals
What should a quality contract contain? - - Name and location of the project
When can the builder substitute materials? - Only with the permission of the owner The cost of moving equipment on and off the jobsite is called: - Mobilization costs Whatever contract you decide to use should be reviewed by: - An attorney Who is responsible for collecting and maintaining safety data sheets on the jobsite? - The general contractor Any code related penalties that are caused for the general contractor are the responsibility of: - The subcontractor Which of the following is NOT a responsibility of the subcontractor? provide progress reports provide material safety data information as requested provides for toolbox safety talks provides for the protection and safety of persons and property - Provides for toolbox safety talks
What are the three methods for alternative dispute resolution? - Mediation, arbitration, facilitation In which method of alternative dispute resolution is the award settlement binding and there is no appeal process? - Arbitration When is substantial completion of work obtained? - When the owner can take possession and use the structure for its intended purpose (received a certificate of occupancy) According to the video "Lead Paint: A Toxic Legacy", what are the possible effects that lead paint can have on children? - - Brain damage
According to the video "Don't Spread Lead", if a house was built before what year, you should assume the house has lead paint as a safety precaution? - 1978 To protect yourself from lead dust and debris, what should you do? - - Wear safety glasses
What are the controls for lead based paint? - - Removal of LBP through safe work practices
Up until the ______, asbestos was commonly used in many building materials - 1980s To protect yourself from asbestos during renovations or demolition, what is the most important thing you can do? - Have the house surveyed by a qualified asbestos professional Asbestos containing material (ACM) means any material containing more than _____ asbestos - 1% One who is capable of identifying existing asbestos hazards in the workplace and selecting the appropriate control strategy for asbestos exposure, who has the authority to take prompt corrective measures to eliminate them is called: - The competent person Common products that might have contained asbestos in the past, and conditions which may release fibers, include: - - Steam pipes, boilers and furnace ducts
What type of common household products could possibly contain asbestos? - - Hairdryers
In regard to Silica Standards, what is defined as: a description of the tasks, a description of the engineering controls, a description of the housekeeping measures and a description of the procedures used to restrict access to work areas? - The Written Exposure Control Plan What is the system that provides wage replacement, medical and rehabilitation benefits to workers who are injured on the job? - Worker's compensation A worker must have a wage loss of at least _______ in order to receive any worker's compensation wage loss benefits - One week Who cannot be covered under a workers' compensation policy? - - A sole proprietor that operates as an independent contractor