Michigan Contractor Exam

Under the IRC adopted in Michigan, what are the minimum clear width and height of the required egress door of a dwelling?

According to Michigan Building Code, what is the maximum height of a wood-framed bearing wall using 2x4 studs with standard construction?

According to Michigan plumbing regulations, what is the minimum pipe size required for a water service line serving a single-family residence?

What must every Michigan LLC continuously maintain in the state?

During construction, a builder needs to install temporary electrical service. According to Michigan electrical requirements, what is the minimum height above grade for overhead service conductors crossing a driveway?

Under the Michigan Residential Code, what minimum local exhaust rate is required for an intermittently operated bathroom fan?

Under the IRC adopted in Michigan, wood girders in a crawl space closer than what distance to exposed ground must be naturally durable or preservative-treated?

A builder is constructing a two-story house and needs to size the footing for a concentrated load from a support column. The column carries 25,000 pounds and the soil bearing capacity is 2,000 psf. What minimum footing area is required?

A builder is calculating the required ventilation for an attic space that measures 40 feet by 30 feet. Using the 1:150 ratio required by Michigan Building Code, what is the minimum net free ventilation area needed?

A building inspector finds that stair risers vary between 7.5 inches and 8.25 inches in height. According to Michigan Building Code, is this acceptable?

A client's home fails the required blower door test for energy compliance. The test shows 6.2 ACH50, but the Michigan Energy Code requires 3.0 ACH50. What is the most appropriate next step?

A concrete footing is 16 inches wide, 8 inches thick, and 40 feet long. How many cubic yards of concrete are needed?

A contractor is installing windows in a new home and needs to meet Michigan Energy Code requirements. For a 2,000 square foot house with 300 square feet of window area, what is the window-to-floor area ratio?

Is a member of a Michigan LLC personally liable for the company's debts?

A residential plumbing rough-in requires a 3-inch drain pipe to be installed with a 2% slope. If the horizontal run is 25 feet, what is the total vertical drop required?

A homeowner wants to finish a basement in Michigan. The existing ceiling height is 7 feet 2 inches. After installing a dropped ceiling with recessed lighting, what is the minimum finished ceiling height allowed for habitable space?

During a framing inspection, the building official notes that the contractor used 2x4 studs at 24 inches on center for an exterior wall. According to Michigan Building Code, what is the maximum wall height allowed for this configuration?

During a rough electrical inspection, the inspector finds GFCI protection missing in a location where it's required. According to Michigan electrical standards, which location would require GFCI protection?

In Michigan residential construction, what is the required clearance between a wood frame structure and a masonry chimney?

When installing a beam pocket in a concrete foundation wall, what is the minimum bearing length required by Michigan Building Code for a built-up beam carrying floor loads?

You are calculating the heating load for a 1,800 sq ft home in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The design temperature difference is 75°F, and the overall heat loss coefficient is 0.45 BTU/hr/sq ft/°F. What is the estimated heating load?

You are building a house with a basement in Michigan. The footing must support a load of 4,000 pounds per linear foot. If the soil bearing capacity is 2,500 psf, what is the minimum required footing width?

You are calculating the concrete needed for a foundation footing that is 2 feet wide, 1 foot thick, and 120 feet long around the perimeter. How many cubic yards of concrete are required?

You are constructing a deck that will be attached to a house in Detroit. The deck is 12 feet by 16 feet and will support a live load of 40 psf. What is the total live load the deck must support?

In Michigan, what is the minimum required working space clearance in front of an electrical panel in a residential basement with a 7-foot ceiling?

An employer requests review of a MIOSHA imminent-danger tag. Within what time must an area supervisor review it on site?

Calculate the total linear feet of sill plate needed for a rectangular house foundation measuring 28 feet by 44 feet with one interior bearing wall that is 28 feet long.

May a Michigan LLC practice professional engineering?

A homeowner wants to finish a basement that currently has a 7-foot ceiling height. What is the minimum ceiling height required by Michigan Building Code for habitable basement rooms?

Within what time must a Michigan workers' compensation claim be made?

Under Michigan's Construction Lien Act, who must send a notice of furnishing, and when?

A Michigan property lies in two counties. Where must the claim of lien be recorded to cover all of it?

A project has total costs of $180,000 including $75,000 labor and $105,000 materials. With workers compensation at 7.8% of labor costs and general liability at 0.4% of total costs, what are the combined insurance costs?

A Michigan contractor has a $150,000 project with materials costing $45,000, labor at $60,000, and overhead/profit of $45,000. If the workers' compensation rate is 8.5% of labor costs, what is the total workers' comp premium?

A contractor's employee earning $52,000 annually is injured on the job in Michigan. If the workers' compensation rate is 8.5% of payroll, what is the annual premium for this employee?

Under Michigan's Construction Lien Act, what is a 'residential structure'?

Under Michigan's Construction Lien Act, does soil boring before any visible work count as 'actual physical improvement'?

A Michigan contractor completes $85,000 worth of work but has not been paid. Under the Construction Lien Act 497, what is the maximum lien amount that can be claimed?

A contractor's employee earning $52,000 annually is injured on the job in Michigan. If the workers' compensation rate is 3.2% of payroll, what is the annual premium for this employee?

A contractor's workers' compensation policy has an experience modification rate (EMR) of 1.15. If the base premium is $8,500, what is the actual premium?

A contractor's employee is injured on a job site in Michigan. The contractor's workers' compensation insurance has a $500 deductible per claim. The total medical costs are $12,500 and lost wages are $3,200. What is the contractor's out-of-pocket cost for this claim?

A Michigan LLC contractor has 8 employees with a total annual payroll of $320,000. If the workers' compensation rate is 2.8%, what is the total annual workers' compensation premium?

A contractor's employee is injured on the job, resulting in $25,000 in medical expenses and 6 weeks of lost wages at $800/week. What is the total workers' compensation claim?

A contractor's workers' compensation policy has an experience modification rate (EMR) of 1.25. If the base premium is $8,000, what is the actual premium the contractor will pay?

A Michigan LLC contractor has 8 employees with a total annual payroll of $320,000. If the workers compensation rate is 6.2% and the experience modification factor is 0.85, what is the annual premium?

A subcontractor performs $45,000 of electrical work but is not paid by the general contractor. Under Michigan lien law, what preliminary notice requirement must be satisfied to preserve lien rights?

Under Michigan Act 299, what happens if a contractor continues to work without a valid license after it expires?

Under Michigan Act 299, what is the consequence for a contractor who performs work outside the scope of their license classification?

How often must Michigan residential builders renew their licenses?

Under Michigan's Construction Lien Act 497, within how many days must a Notice of Furnishing be served after first furnishing labor or materials?

What is the primary purpose of Michigan's Occupational Code Act 299?

Under Michigan Act 299, a contractor's license must be renewed every:

What is the continuing education requirement for Michigan residential builders to maintain their license?

Under the IRC adopted in Michigan, what is the minimum construction of a door between an attached garage and the dwelling?

Under Michigan's Construction Lien Act, who records the notice of commencement, and when?

Under the IRC adopted in Michigan, what separation is required on the garage side between an attached garage and the residence?

After LARA disciplines a Michigan licensee, what extra continuing competency may be ordered for the next cycle?

A Michigan contractor has a payroll of $180,000 and the workers' compensation rate is $12.30 per $100 of payroll. What is the total workers' compensation premium?

A Michigan LLC contractor has 3 members. For tax purposes, how will the LLC be treated by default unless an election is made?

Under Michigan Act 299, a maintenance and alteration contractor license allows work up to what maximum dollar amount per project?