Michigan Residential Code: Sessions 11 & 12

As a licensed builder, you are applying for a permit to construct a new house. Which of the following is required to be submitted?

An attached garage shall be separated from the dwelling unit by a minimum of _______ drywall applied to the garage wall side.

A bedroom emergency escape window shall have a clear net opening width of

The opening limitation between guard rail balusters shall not allow a ______ sphere to pass through.

Anchor bolts in the core of masonry or concrete shall be at least _____ inches in diameter and extend a minimum of _______ inches into the foundation system.

Notches in solid lumber joists shall not exceed _________ of the depth member.

Studs in non-bearing partitions may be notched to a depth not to exceed ______ of a single stud width.

Weep holes shall not be less than _________ inch in diameter.

According to code, the minimum permitted spacing between adjacent wood shingles is

Best describes the weight of the building materials once constructed.

Once a permit is issued you have _________ days to begin work or the permit is void.

An attached garage shall be separated from the living space above by a minimum of _______ drywall applied to the garage ceiling side.

A bedroom emergency escape window shall have a sill height no greater than ______ inches.

You are in the process of constructing a two story fourplex. According to the blueprint, the only exit doors to the outside are in the living room. Where do smoke detectors NOT have to be installed according to code?

Anchor bolts are to be used in a poured concrete foundation wall. How deep do the anchor bolts have to be embedded?

The diameter of holes bored into joists shall not exceed ___________ the depth of the member.

A drilled hole cannot be closer than ____ to the edge of a stud in an exterior wall or partition

Weep holes shall be located immediately _____________ the flashing.

Wood shakes shall not be installed on slopes less than __________.

Best describes a material or device to restrict air movement within open or concealed areas of a building.

Once work begins and for some reason work stops, you must start work again within ______ days or the permit is void.

In reference to fire blocking, the maximum horizontal distance is ________ feet.

Window wells with a vertical depth greater than ______ inches are required to have a ladder or steps.

Two bedrooms are to be added to an existing residence. A permit is required and an interior wall is to be removed. What would be the requirements for smoke alarms?

Concrete foundations without brick ledges for masonry veneer must extend a minimum of _____ inches above finished grade.

Holes shall not be drilled closer than _______ inches to the top or bottom of a joist.

Face brick wall ties in block masonry walls shall not exceed _____ inches in the vertical distance.

Without a vapor barrier, the roof ventilation requirement of the total net free ventilating area shall not be less than 1 S.F. to __________ of the area to be ventilated.

Per R907.3 , the maximum layers of shingles allowed is ____________.

Best describes building materials to resist the free passage of flames to other areas of a building through concealed spaces.

By code the first inspection on a new home construction site would be

According to code, fireblocking is required

An emergency escape window well shall provide a minimum net clear area of

In reference to smoke alarms, if a home is required to have 8 alarm units, how many must be interconnected?

As related to foundation drainage, gravel drains must extend outward from the footing a minimum of ______ inches.

According to the Michigan Residential Code, joists and rafters may not be notched in the middle

Face brick wall ties in block masonry walls shall not exceed _____ inches in the horizontal distance.

For roof ventilation, if there is a vapor barrier the net free cross ventilation is reduced to 1 square foot to ________.

According to code, asphalt shingles may be applied over an existing roof which has

Best describes a space in a building for living, sleeping, eating or cooking.

What inspection is called for after all work is completed?

Draft stops shall be installed so that the area of any concealed space does not exceed

An emergency escape window well shall have a minimum horizontal projection and width of

In a two-story fourplex (R-2), the only egress doors are in the living room. Where would smoke detectors NOT be required?

As related to foundation drainage, gravel drains must extend upward from the bottom of a footing a minimum of

According to code, wood beams, rafters, and joists may NOT be notched in the middle

Face brick wall ties in block masonry walls shall not exceed _____ inches in the horizontal distance.

You are responsible for determining the ventilation requirements for a home under construction. If the home has a gable roof and vapor barrier, what is the minimum ratio of vent area to total attic space area?

Fireplace dampers shall be located a minimum of ______ inches above the top of the fireplace opening.

Best describes loads produced by the use and occupancy of a building.

A Certificate of Occupancy is issued at the completion of a building project by the local building department. What purpose does a “C of O” serve?

Combustible insulation shall be separated a minimum of ________ inches from heat producing devices.

The required exit door shall not be less than _______ width and _______ in height.

Non-treated floor joists must be a minimum of ___________ inches from the exposed soil in a crawl space.

What type of material should be used around drain tiles when building the foundation?

Truss design drawings shall be provided to the ______________ and approved prior to installation.

In block masonry walls, there shall be at least one metal face brick tie for each _____ square foot of block wall area.

A 3,000 square foot roof requires 10 square feet of ventilation. The ventilation will be divided equally between ridge and soffit vent. How many square feet of soffit vent will need to be purchased?

Minimum clearance for interior combustible framing next to a fireplace chimney is _________.

For zone #1 (Lower half of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula) the insulation requirements for walls is

Basic wind speeds for 50 year mean recurrence interval for Michigan is

All habitable rooms shall be provided with aggregate glazing area of not less than ______ of the floor area.

Every landing in a residential home shall be

Non-treated wood sills or bottom plates resting on concrete must be a minimum of ________ inches from exposed ground.

According to code, gravel foundation systems shall extend a minimum of

Truss design drawings shall include:

Ceiling joists are 16″ on center, no adhesive is used, nail spacing for 1/2 inch drywall is

Pick the best solution from the list of possible choices. What should be done to unheated attic space?

Used to divert storm water around a chimney greater than 30 inches wide when the chimney is located at the eave or mid span of the roof.

For zone #1, the insulation requirement for roof/ceiling area (attic) are:

Ground snow loads for Michigan range from ______ in the southeast corner to _____ at the northern tip.

The minimum openable area to the outdoors shall be ______ of the floor area being ventilated.

The minimum width of a hallway shall be not less than

Non-treated wood siding must be a minimum of ______ inches from the ground.

6-mil polyethylene film used as a below grade moisture barrier applied over the below grade portion of the exterior foundation wall must be lapped a minimum of ____ inches and sealed.

An approved vapor retarder shall be placed between the base course and a concrete slab of which of the following:

Ceiling joists are 16″ on center and no adhesive is used. If screws are used on drywall the spacing is

The roughed frame opening for the attic access shall not be less than ___________ .

Chimneys shall extend at least _________ higher than any portion of a building within 10 feet.

For zone #2, the insulation requirement for a floor over an unheated crawl space is __________.

Indicate the uniformly distributed live load for exterior balconies

Every dwelling unit shall have at least one habitable room not less than _________ of gross floor area.

The required stairway shall not be less than _______ inches in clear width

Your company is constructing a deck for a customer. Pressure-treated wood is not available due to a shortage, so an alternative type of lumber must be used. What lumber will meet the Michigan Residential Code, requirements for durability and resistance to decay?

The minimum crawl space ventilation required is 1 square foot per each ______ square feet of under floor space.

When nailing 5/8″ particle board to floor joists, what is the minimum nail size?

Wall studs are 16″ on center and no adhesive is used. Nail spacing for 1/2″ drywall is

The minimum unobstructed head room above the roughed frame access opening for the attic is

Any portion of an interior masonry chimney shall have a minimum air space clearance to wooden beams or joists of

Indicate the uniformly distributed live load for decks attached to exterior walls

A bedroom shall have a floor area of not less than _________ square feet.

The minimum head room in all parts of the stairway shall not be less than _____ measured vertically from the sloped plane adjoining the tread nosing.

According to Michigan Residential Code, finished grade must

A ventilating opening within a crawl space shall be located within __________ of each corner of a building.

When nailing 5/8″ particle board to a floor joist system, what is the maximum spacing of nails on the edge?

Wall studs are 16″ on center and no adhesive is used. Spacing for screws for 1/2″ drywall is (Drywall either direction)

The minimum number of fasteners per strip shingle is __________.

According to code, the minimum required clearance between wood framing and an interior chimney when the chimney passes through the roof is

Indicate the uniformly distributed live load for attics without storage

Every family room shall have not less than __________ square feet of gross floor area.

The maximum riser height shall be ______ inches and the minimum tread shall be ______ inches.

Per Table R 402.2, the minimum PSI of a concrete foundation is

An access opening to a crawl space through a perimeter wall shall be a minimum size of

When nailing 5/8″ particle board to a floor joist system, what is the maximum spacing of nails along the joists?

Minimum penetration for drywall screws should be

When roofing, what is the proper way to fasten 3-in-1 asphalt strip shingles?

If the depth of water contained is over __________, then it is considered a pool.

Indicate the uniformly distributed live load for attics with storage

A living room , bedroom, or family room, shall not be less than ___________ in any horizontal direction.

If stairway nosing is required, then the minimum depth is ______ inches and the maximum depth is ______ inches.

According to Table 402.2 in the Michigan Residential Code, what is the minimum compressive strength of concrete for foundations not exposed to weather?

The ratio of backspan to cantilever floor joists shall not be less than ______ when supporting light frame exterior bearing walls and roof only.

When fastening 1/2″ plywood to floor joists using 8 penny nails, what is the maximum spacing for edge nailing according to the table in the Michigan Residential Code, book?

Face brick metal wall ties attached to wood framing shall be not less than number ________ U.S. gage by 7/8 inch corrugated.

When required, ice barriers shall extend from the eave’s edge to a point at least _______ inside the exterior wall line of the building.

A pool shall be provided by a barrier at least _______ inches high.

Indicate the uniformly distributed live load for sleeping rooms

Habitable rooms, hallways and basements shall have a ceiling height not less than _______.

A benchmark on a site plan has an elevation of 118.42 feet. Finish grade has an elevation of 115.22 feet. The finish grade is how many feet lower or higher than the benchmark?

All exterior footings and foundation systems shall extend ______ below actual grade.

Floor joists under bearing partitions shall be blocked a minimum of _____ inches on center.

If the top plates in a bearing wall are notched greater than 50%, a _______ gage mending plate must be used for the splice.

Face brick metal wall ties shall not be spaced more than _________ on center horizontally and shall not support more than 2.67 square feet.

On a 4:12 roof, underlayment shall overlap each other by a minimum of

Openings in the fence barrier around a pool shall not allow passage of a ________ diameter sphere.

Indicate the uniformly distributed live load for rooms other than sleeping rooms

A builder is installing storm windows that do NOT contain safety glazing. If the bottom edge is less than 10 inches above the floor, what is the maximum permissible size of a single pain in these storm windows according to code limits?

The handgrip portion of a handrail shall have a circular cross section of _______ inches minimum to ______ inches maximum.

What is the normal depth for a footing below grade?

Joists framing from opposite sides over a bearing support shall lap a minimum of _____ inches.

When the entire side of the wall that is notched or cut is covered with ________, a mending plate is not required.

The minimum air space between the face brick & the sheathing is

Open valleys may be lined with metal at least ______ inches wide.

Around a pool, the maximum size of a chain link fence mesh opening by itself shall not exceed ___________.

The minimum requirement for a door leading from the attached garage into the dwelling unit is

The net clear opening of a grade floor bedroom emergency escape window can be no less than ______.

According to code, what is the minimum height permitted for finished guardrails (NOT used as handrails) in residential one- and two-family dwellings?

Maximum spacing of foundation anchor bolts is

The ends of each joist shall have not less than ______ of bearing on wood or metal.

A 16 gage metal tie plate shall be attached to a notched top plate by the use of a minimum of __________.

The maximum air space between the face brick & the sheathing is

Open valleys may be lined with 2 plys of mineral surfaced rolled roofing. The bottom layer shall be ______ inches wide, the top layer a minimum of ______ inches wide.

Access gates to pool areas must be self closing and ___________.

A building inspector has been notified of a life threatening condition on a job site. When may the building inspector review the job site?

If a steel door is used for leading from the attached garage into the dwelling unit, the minimum fire rating would

If the bedroom emergency escape window was located on the second story, the clear net opening required is

Guard rails located on decks or balconies located 30 inches or more above floors or grade shall have guards not less than______ inches in height.

Anchor bolts at the corner of foundations shall be located within ______ inches of the corner.

The ends of each joist shall have not less than _____ inches of bearing on masonry or concrete

Any stud in an exterior wall or bearing partition may be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding _____ of its width.

Masonry flashing shall be located ______________________.

Wood shingles shall not be installed on slopes less than ___________.

According to the Michigan Residential Code, openings in a pool enclosure fence shall prohibit passage of a sphere what diameter or greater?