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Michigan Builders License Exam Study Guide – Q’s & A’s, Exams of Engineering

Michigan Builders License Exam Study Guide – Q’s & A’s

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Michigan Builders License Exam Study Guide – Q’s & A’s

If you fail to renew your license or registration on or before the expiration date, how many days do you have to resubmit with the proper payment and late fee? Correct Ans - 60 days How many days after the administrative law hearings examiner hears the report, must a determination of penalties be made by the board? Correct Ans - 60 days 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? Correct Ans - 3 years After receiving your initial residential builder's license, how many hours of continuing competency are required within the next 3 years? Correct Ans

  • 21 hours Regarding workmanship, how long does a client have to file a "verified complaint"? Correct Ans - 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? Correct Ans - 10 days When the board issues the findings of a verified complaint: Correct Ans -
  • The department shall post on its website any final order of the board and the date it was issued
  • The posting shall occur within 30 days after the final order is issued
  • The department shall annually post on its website the number of final orders to the board Upon final order of license suspension or revocation, the licensee shall surrender the license to the department within how many days of the date of suspension or revocation? Correct Ans - 10 days

What is the "Occupational License For Former Offenders Act"? Correct Ans - An act to encourage and contribute to the rehabilitation of former offenders and to assist them in the assumption of the responsibilities of citizenship According to the "Building Contract Fund", evidence of "intent to defraud" is defined as: Correct Ans - When a contractor, or any subcontractor, appropriates moneys to his/her self for building operations BEFORE the payment by him of all moneys due or so to become due laborers, subcontractors, materialmen or others entitled to payment According to the Construction Lien Act, what must be supplied by owner, General Contractor, Sub-Contractor, or Supplier within 10 days of being asked for a copy by anyone entitled to a copy? Correct Ans - Notice of commencement The "Claim of Lien" must be filed within how many days of LAST furnishing labor or materials for a project? Correct Ans - 90 days Proceedings to foreclose must take place within ____ of the date that the claim lien was recorded. Correct Ans - 1 year According to the Construction Lien Act, what recommendations are given for your protection? Correct Ans - - Never use your assets to complete someone's project

  • Get sufficient down payments and/or obtain sufficient progress payments as the job progresses
  • Have well defined contracts which include rights and responsibilities of binding parties Which document lists each subcontractor, supplier and laborer, for whom payment of wages or fringe benefits and withholdings is due but unpaid, with whom the (contractor)(subcontractor) has (contracted)(subcontracted) for performance under the contract with the owner or lessee, and the amounts due to the persons as of the date of the statement? Correct Ans - The sworn statement A claim of lien MUST be completed within how many days of last being on the job site? Correct Ans - 90 days

If after filing a claim of lien, you DO get paid before the lawsuit, what form must you complete? Correct Ans - 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? Correct Ans - $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? Correct Ans - The proof of service of notice of furnishing The Uniform Commercial Code states that a contract for the sale of goods for the price of $1,000.00 or more must be: Correct Ans - In writing sufficient to indicate a sale between parties and signed How many days after notification of a complaint does the respondent have to respond? Correct Ans - 15 days Once the investigative unit receives a complaint, who do they verify the legitimacy of the complaint with? Correct Ans - 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? Correct Ans - The administrative law hearing examiner (also known as hearing officer/presiding officer) The findings/penalty of the Administrative Law Hearing Examiner are reported to: Correct Ans - - The respondent and claiment

  • The board
  • The investigative unit Homes built prior to what year require at least 1 smoke detector? Correct Ans - 1974 What STATE law regulates discrimination on the jobsite? Correct Ans - The Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act A contract is not required if the job is under: Correct Ans - $1,

Within how many days of being on the jobsite must the I9 form be completed? Correct Ans - 3 days What act requires prevailing wages to be paid out? Correct Ans - The Davis-Bacon Act What is true in regard to a cost plus/fee contract (Construction Management)? Correct Ans - - The total construction costs are unknown to the owner

  • The contractor provides a target estimate
  • You must have written agreement concerning payment of contractor fees 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? Correct Ans - Cost plus percentage of cost contract (Time and Materials) When having a contract signed, what should you be sure to verify first online or at the assessors office? Correct Ans - Legal ownership What are 2 items suggested to avoid in your contracts? Correct Ans - Start and completion dates Change in conditions should be the responsibility of: Correct Ans - The owner What should be included in close out documents? Correct Ans - - Owner/operator manuals
  • Copies of all warranties
  • Check off list from mechanical contractors With a permit, when should final payment be due? Correct Ans - Upon final inspection In order to protect yourself from potentially costly changes, what should you include in any contract to build a new house? Correct Ans - "Per project number, last revised on" then list specific page numbers and revision dates

Whatever contract you decide to use should be reviewed by: Correct Ans

  • An attorney How far back does the data and research show the dangers of lead paint? Correct Ans - The early 1900s Which of the following statements about lead exposure are true? Correct Ans - - Lead stays in the blood stream for approximately 30 days
  • Lead stays in soft organs for 6 to 8 months Contractors are not required to be "certified renovators" if they do the following: Correct Ans - - Demolition of unoccupied structures
  • MIOSHA Part 603 Rules are still applicable Lead dust breathed in by adults can create disorders, including: Correct Ans - Kidney and brain damage The EPA has set a "Take Action Level" for radon at: Correct Ans - 4 PCI/L Radon is the second leading cause of ________. There are 21,000 related deaths in the U.S. each year. Correct Ans - Lung cancer Up until the ______, asbestos was commonly used in many building materials Correct Ans - 1980s Asbestos containing material (ACM) means any material containing more than _____ asbestos Correct Ans - 1% Common products that might have contained asbestos in the past, and conditions which may release fibers, include: Correct Ans - - Steam pipes, boilers and furnace ducts
  • Resilient floor tiles
  • Soundproofing or decorative material sprayed on walls and ceilings What type of common household products could possibly contain asbestos? Correct Ans - - Hairdryers
  • Stove top pads
  • Fireproof gloves

Houses built between what years may have asbestos as insulation? Correct Ans - 1930 and 1950 According to Silica Standards, if using a hand held power saw indoors for any amount of time, what safety precautions must be taken? Correct Ans - Required respiratory protection must be worn at a minimum of APF 10 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? Correct Ans - The Written Exposure Control Plan A worker must have a wage loss of at least _______ in order to receive any worker's compensation wage loss benefits Correct Ans - One week Who cannot be covered under a workers' compensation policy? Correct Ans - - A sole proprietor that operates as an independent contractor

  • A sole proprietor with no employees What should you be sure a subcontractor has before hiring them? Correct Ans - - A workers' compensation policy OR
  • A workers' compensation exclusion form Before hiring a subcontractor that has a workers' compensation exclusion form, what additional form should you have them fill out to reduce your liability? Correct Ans - A Subcontractor Release and Waiver of Liability Form Workers' Compensation related to a death shall include _____% of the after tax weekly wage of the employee to be paid to dependents who were wholly dependent upon the employee's earnings. Such payment shall continue for _____ weeks from date of death. Correct Ans - 80% / 500 weeks Who has the obligation to ask for and receive copies of all required insurance policies from the subcontractors insurance provider? Correct Ans - The general contractor

What type of bond guarantees that the contractor will complete the contracted project for the estimate sum? This bond is usually for 100% of the contract sum. Should the contractor default then the bonding company will provide for completion of the project. Correct Ans - Performance bond Which type of mortar has high compression strength, is very good for below grade use, foundations, sewers, retention walls and maintains strength in severe frost, wind, and soil pressure? Correct Ans - Type M In mortar construction, how many standard bricks are required to cover 1 square foot of wall area? Correct Ans - 7 MIOSHA Part 2 deals with the rules related to masonry walls exposed to winds. Which of the following is required? Correct Ans - - restricted zones for walls greater than 8 feet (height of wall + 4 feet)

  • written certification of employee training
  • warning signage Ready mixed concrete should be totally discharged from the truck within _____ hours of being mixed Correct Ans - 1 1/2 hours Splices in rebar should not be less than ____ overlaps Correct Ans - 12 inches In concrete, saw cut control joints should be made within ______ hours of placement. Correct Ans - 4 - 12 hours The temperature of concrete should be maintained at ____ degrees for 5 days in cold weather conditions. Correct Ans - 50 Who shall administer and enforce the provisions of the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act? Correct Ans - The Department of Labor (LEO) An employer who willfully or repeatedly violates the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Act, may be assessed a civil penalty of not more than $_________ for each violation. Correct Ans - $124,

Air pressure at the discharge end of a portable air gun or hose used for cleaning shall not exceed ____ pounds per square inch (psi) Correct Ans - 30 When mechanical equipment is being used, the warning line shall erected not less than ____ feet from the roof edge which is parallel to the direction of mechanical equipment operation, and not less than ____ feet from the roof edge which is perpendicular to the direction of mechanical equipment operation Correct Ans - 6 and 10 A ladder shall be provided at all personnel points of access if there is a break in elevation of ___ inches or more and if a ramp, runway, sloped embankment, stairway, or personnel hoist is not provided Correct Ans - 19 A job-built ladder shall not be more than ___ feet in length Correct Ans - 24 Heavy-duty scaffold means a scaffold that is designed and constructed to carry a working load of not more than ____ pounds per square foot Correct Ans - 75 A scaffold and its components shall be capable of supporting, without failure, not less than ___ times the maximum intended load Correct Ans - 4 A guardrail shall be installed on any open side or end of a scaffold work platform that is ___ or more feet above the floor or ground Correct Ans - 10 Pump jack brackets, braces, and accessories shall be fabricated from metal plates and angles. Each bracket shall have ___ positive gripping mechanisms to prevent any failure or slippage Correct Ans - 2 A ladder jack scaffold shall be used only for light duty on type I manufactured ladders at heights not more than ___ feet from the ground or floor level Correct Ans - 20 When should an ongoing inspection of an excavation or trench shall be made by a qualified person? Correct Ans - After every rainstorm or other hazard-producing occurrence

What is a clay-type soil that has an unconfined strength of less than 1.0 ton per square foot? Correct Ans - Soft clay soil There are two basis for accounting, what are they? Correct Ans - Cash and accrual What is the amount of assets remaining after all liabilities are paid off? (The true ownership value) Correct Ans - Equity Assets minus all liabilities equals what? Correct Ans - Net worth The formula for estimating concrete into cubic yards is: Correct Ans - (L X W X T) / 27 A driveway 60 feet long by 20 feet wide and 6 inches thick will need how many cubic yards of concrete? Correct Ans - 23 cubic yards When calculating ground slope, what will be the difference in elevation from the base of the house compared to 50 ft from the house with an 8% slope? Correct Ans - 4 feet If there is a basement, the finished floor must be ___ above the flood stage Correct Ans - 1 foot Every city that has a river, stream, lake in it will have a Correct Ans - FEMA flood map A standard house plan that can be adapted to fit many different lots is called a: Correct Ans - Stock plan Act 230 requires you to have an architect when: Correct Ans - The home has over 3500 square feet of habitable space In what type of weather should you make sure concrete is covered for at least several days after placement? Correct Ans - Hot weather In regard to concrete cover for reinforcing steel, rebar in footings needs ___ of concrete coverage Correct Ans - 3 inches

What is the additional excavation needed to provide clearance for work called? Correct Ans - Overdig How soon can you backfill concrete block walls after they have been waterproofed? Correct Ans - Minimum of 48 hours Generally, columns in a 12" thick wall will be spaced no more than ____ OC (on center) Correct Ans - 72 inches When the air temperature is 80 degrees or higher, when must mortar be used? Correct Ans - Within 2 1/2 hours What is defined as the process of spreading mortar or cement plaster over the block wall? Correct Ans - Parging Any fill should be compacted in lifts no more than ___ deep Correct Ans - 6 inches Driveways that have a grade of more than what percent should not be covered with gravel because the gravel will generally wash away? Correct Ans - 7% A soffit is usually about ____ deeper than the cabinets, so that molding may be installed at the cabinet top Correct Ans - 2" A vertical or horizontal piece that holds a pane of glass is called: Correct Ans - A muntin Molding with a T-shaped profile is attached to the edge of one of the French doors, this provides a stop against which the other door closes. What is another term for this? Correct Ans - An astragal stop Metal used for flashing must be corrosion resistant and can be galvanized steel (at least 26 gauge), _____ thick aluminum, 16 oz copper, or lead-coated copper Correct Ans - 0.024" What gauge do metal bearing wall studs have to be? Correct Ans - 18 to 20

With blanket insulation in ceilings, the vapor retarder is placed against the back of the ceiling finish. Unfaced blankets may be layered to a suitable thickness by placing one layer of insulation ____ to the first Correct Ans - 90 degrees / perpendicular Type W drywall screws are used for wood framing and must be long enough to penetrate wood framing at least ___ into wood framing Correct Ans - 5/8" When painting trim or "cutting in", what type of paintbrush should be used? Correct Ans - A flagged bristle paintbrush What is a stoop? Correct Ans - An enlarged landing at the top of the steps In the code book, a double line in the margin indicates: Correct Ans - That was a code change from the previous code cycle for Michigan ONLY What is the minimum distribution of live load (in pounds per square foot) for external balconies and decks? Correct Ans - 40 What are the exterior wall fire separation requirements (without fire sprinklers) if the wall is within 5 feet from a property line or another structure? Correct Ans - Exterior walls must be 1 hour rated ________ materials shall be not less than 1/2 inch thick gypsum board, 3/8 inch wood structural panels or other approved materials and shall be installed parallel to the floor framing members unless otherwise approved by the building official Correct Ans - Draftstopping Bathrooms, water closet compartments and other similar rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area in windows of not less than ___ square feet, one half of which must be openable Correct Ans - 3 Bathtub and shower walls above bathtubs with installed shower heads and in shower compartments shall be finished with a nonabsorbent surface and shall extend to a height of not less than ___ feet above the floor Correct Ans - 6

Emergency and escape rescue openings shall have a net clear opening of not less than ___ square feet Correct Ans - 5. For an escape window, the height from the floor is not to exceed ____ inches Correct Ans - 44 What are the code requirements for a ramp at an egress door? Correct Ans - A slope of not more than 1 unit vertical to 12 units horizontal The edge of the pool/all parts of the water must be ___ feet from overhead power lines Correct Ans - 10 What is the presumptive load-bearing pressure, in pounds per square foot, of soil considered "clay, sandy, silty clay, chaley silt, silt or sandy siltclay"? Correct Ans - 1, According to figure R602.6(1) "Notching and bored hole limitations for exterior and bearing walls", any notch put in a bearing wall may only be ____ of the depth of the member Correct Ans - 25% According to figure R602.6(2) "Notching and bored hole limitations for interior nonbearing walls", a notch must not exceed ___ of the stud depth Correct Ans - 40% When using "Let-in-bracing" (LIB), you can use 1x4 wood or approved metal straps at what angles for maximum 16" stud spacing? Correct Ans - 45 to 60 degrees What does PFG stand for? Correct Ans - Portal Frame at Garage Second hand masonry units shall not be used unless: Correct Ans - They conform to the requirements of new units Veneer above openings shall be supported on lintels of non-combustible materials and the lintels shall have a length of bearing not less than ___ inches Correct Ans - 4

Veneer ties, if sheet metal, shall not be less than No. 22 U.S. gage by 7/8 inch corrugated and each tie shall support not more than ____ square feet of wall area Correct Ans - 2. Anything over a ____ pound snow load requires an engineer or architect Correct Ans - 70 With a vapor barrier, the minimum of net free ventilation area in an attic shall be _____ of the vented space provided Correct Ans - 1/ The firebox of concrete or masonry fireplace shall have a minimum depth of ___ inches Correct Ans - 20 Chimneys shall extend not less than ___ feet higher than any portion of a building within 10 feet but shall be not less than 3 feet above the highest point where the chimney passes through the roof Correct Ans - 2 Clearances around an electrical panel must be: Correct Ans - 36 inches out, 30 inches width Once a permit is issued, how many days after issue do you have to begin work? Correct Ans - 180 A living room is required to be built to a live load of how many pounds? Correct Ans - 40