Michigan Contractor Exam

A residential foundation wall in Michigan is 8 feet high with 2 feet above grade. The backfill exerts lateral pressure of 30 psf per foot of depth. What is the maximum lateral pressure at the bottom of the foundation wall?

A builder discovers that the electrical service entrance was installed without proper permits. According to Michigan law, what is the most appropriate next step?

What is the maximum allowable span for a 2x8 floor joist (Grade 2 Douglas Fir) at 16" O.C. with 40 psf live load and 10 psf dead load according to Michigan Building Code span tables?

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

A homeowner requests to convert a bedroom into a bathroom on the second floor. What is the primary Michigan code concern the builder must address?

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

A contractor is building a basement foundation wall that is 8 feet high and will retain 6 feet of soil. What is the minimum wall thickness required by the Michigan Building Code for poured concrete?

A homeowner wants to install a gas fireplace in their living room. The contractor notices the existing gas line is 1/2 inch black iron pipe. For a 40,000 BTU fireplace with a 25-foot run, is this pipe size adequate according to Michigan gas code?

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?

A contractor is installing a beam to support floor joists. The beam must carry a total load of 8,000 pounds over a 12-foot span. If the allowable fiber stress for the lumber grade is 1,200 psi, what is the minimum required section modulus?

Under Michigan residential construction standards, what is the minimum ceiling height required for habitable rooms?

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?

You are framing a residential structure with 2x10 floor joists spaced 16 inches on center. The span is 14 feet with a live load of 40 psf and dead load of 10 psf. What is the total load per linear foot on the supporting beam?

You discover that a subcontractor has installed plumbing that doesn't meet Michigan code requirements. As the general contractor, what is your primary responsibility?

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

A new home has 2,200 square feet of conditioned floor area with 10-foot ceilings. Calculate the minimum continuous ventilation rate required under Michigan's adoption of the International Residential Code.

A contractor discovers that the soil bearing capacity at a job site is 1,500 psf. The house will impose a total load of 45,000 pounds on a continuous footing. What is the minimum footing width required?

During construction, a builder discovers that the concrete foundation has cured with several honeycomb areas visible on the surface. What is the most appropriate remedial action according to Michigan construction standards?

You are installing windows in a new home in Climate Zone 6A. The total window area is 320 square feet, and the gross wall area is 1,600 square feet. Calculate the window-to-wall ratio and determine if it meets Michigan Energy Code requirements without additional compliance paths.

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?

You're installing roof sheathing on a hip roof with a 6:12 slope. The sheathing panels are 4x8 OSB sheets installed with the long dimension perpendicular to rafters spaced 24 inches on center. What is the minimum thickness required?

Under the Michigan Energy Code, what is the minimum R-value requirement for wall insulation in Climate Zone 6A?

A contractor is installing windows in a new home and must comply with Michigan's Energy Code. For a south-facing window in Climate Zone 6, what is the maximum allowable U-factor?

When framing a floor system with 2x10 joists spaced 16 inches on center spanning 14 feet, what is the required blocking interval according to Michigan Building Code?

According to the Michigan Building Code, what is the minimum depth requirement for footings in areas where the frost line extends to 42 inches below grade?

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?

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.

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

Under Michigan Energy Code, what is the maximum allowable air leakage rate for new residential construction when tested with a blower door?

A residential water service line in Michigan must maintain a minimum depth of how many feet below grade to prevent freezing?

A Michigan contractor forms an S-Corporation. What is the maximum number of shareholders allowed?

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?

What is the minimum general liability insurance coverage amount required for Michigan residential builders?

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

A contractor discovers that a subcontractor has filed a construction lien against their project. The general contractor believes the lien is invalid. What is the primary legal mechanism to challenge the lien in Michigan?

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

Which of the following best describes the 'pay when paid' clause limitation under Michigan law?

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 is forming an LLC. What is the minimum general liability insurance coverage required for residential builders under Michigan law?

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?

A contractor files for an LLC in Michigan. What is the required filing fee with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs?

Under Act 299, a residential builder's license expires every:

Under Michigan lien law, a contractor must provide a Notice of Commencement for projects exceeding:

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

Under Michigan Act 299, what happens if a licensed contractor fails to maintain required insurance coverage?

A contractor purchases commercial auto insurance with $500,000 coverage. A work truck causes $750,000 in damages. What is the contractor's personal exposure?

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?

A Michigan contractor has a payroll of $180,000 and the workers' compensation rate is 12.3% 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?

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 receives a Notice of Intent to Lien for $15,000. They dispute the amount and believe only $8,000 is owed. Under Michigan law, what should the contractor do to protect their interests?

Under Michigan Act 299, what is the minimum experience requirement for obtaining a residential builder license?

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

Under Michigan law, which business entity type provides the most personal liability protection for contractors?

Under Michigan Act 299, what is the minimum insurance coverage required for general liability for a residential builder?

Which Michigan state agency is responsible for licensing and regulating contractors?

A subcontractor files a construction lien in Michigan for $25,000. The property owner disputes the claim. Under Act 497, within how many days must the subcontractor file a lawsuit to enforce the lien?

Which business entity type provides the most personal liability protection for Michigan contractors?

A contractor completes work on March 15th but the property owner doesn't make final payment. Under Michigan's Construction Lien Act 497, what is the last day the contractor can record a lien claim?