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The Skilled Trades Regulation Act is also known as:

  • Act 192 of 1984
  • Mechanical Law Act
  • PA 407 of 2016 (correct)
  • Act 230 of 1972

    • Act 407 of 2016 does not require a contractor of record in a facility that regularly employs a qualified maintenance crew:

  • to perform work in that facility (correct)
  • for an association
  • for a partnership
  • for a college

    • Who can hold a mechanical license?

  • A corporation
  • School
  • Colleges
  • Only an individual person (correct)

    • To apply for the Mechanical Exam, a person must have:

    <p>3 years' experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who may obtain a mechanical permit and legally do mechanical work without a license besides a Licensed Mechanical Contractor?

    <p>A homeowner</p> Signup and view all the answers

    PA 230 of 1972 is also known as:

    <p>Construction Code Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The following are exempt from the Mechanical Contractor Act:

    <p>There are no exemptions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Skilled Trades Regulation Act took effect __________ and was signed by __________.

    <p>April 4, 2017; The Governor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Board of Mechanical Rules consists of the State Fire Marshall who shall be a permanent member and _______________.

    <p>14 additional members; 4 years; 18 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Stille-Derossett-Hale Single State Construction Code Act is also known as:

    <p>PA 230 of 1972</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Effective April 4, 2017 your Mechanical License shall expire on __________ and is valid for __________.

    <p>August 31; 3 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A business has 90 days to replace the Contractor of Record if the contractor of record __________?

    <p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Does the State of Michigan reciprocate with other states (allow licensed contractors from other states to work in Michigan without a Michigan License)?

    <p>No</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The licensing fee of __________ is required with the application.

    <p>$300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A permit is required for _______________________?

    <p>an appliance installed outside</p> Signup and view all the answers

    To successfully pass any of the exams, you must score ____________%.

    <p>70</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you fail your exam, the fee for the second exam is ___________.

    <p>$100 or less</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a contractor is found to be doing work in a category they are not licensed in, what do they receive?

    <p>Citation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The MIOSHA Act is also known as:

    <p>PA Act 154 of 1974</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the fee to renew your mechanical license?

    <p>$300</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A contractor who does work in a governmental subdivision shall register their license with the subdivision and the fee shall not exceed ____.

    <p>$15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to the Skilled Trades Regulation Act, how many members constitute a quorum?

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to PA 230 of 1972, how long does an inspector have to complete an inspection after it has been requested?

    <p>There is no set time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to PA 230 of 1972, can you do any work on a job where a Stop Work Order has been issued?

    <p>Yes, if it is to correct the violation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If you do not renew your license by August 31 you have until __________ of the same year to renew or it becomes void.

    <p>October 31</p> Signup and view all the answers

    According to PA 230 of 1972, if you disagree with a violation notice, what may you do?

    <p>Request a variance from the Board of Appeals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In accordance with 2012 PA 312, the initial application fee may be waived if the person responsible for paying the fee _____________.

    <p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person who engages in or attempts to engage in the practice of an occupation regulated under the Skilled Trades Regulation Act or uses a title designated in this act without a license issued by the department for the occupation is guilty of a first offense of a __________ which is punishable by a fine no to exceed __________ or __________ imprisonment or both.

    <p>misdemeanor; $500; 90 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person who engages in or attempts to engage in the practice of an occupation regulated under the Skilled Trades Act or uses a title designated in this act without a license issued by the department for the occupation a second time is guilty of a __________ which is punishable by a fine not to exceed __________ or __________ imprisonment or both.

    <p>misdemeanor; $1,000; 1 year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person who engages in or attempts to engage in the practice of an occupation regulated under the Skilled Trades Regulation Act or uses a title designated in this act without a license issued by the department for the occupation a third time is guilty of a __________ which is punishable by a fine not to exceed __________ or __________ imprisonment or both.

    <p>felony; $25,000; 5 years</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Asbestos Abatement Act is also known as:

    <p>Act 135 of 1986</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A homeowner can legally do all of the following except ___________ without being a licensed Mechanical contractor.

    <p>work on rental property</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The permit application form must provide what information?

    <p>all of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When sealed plans are required for a building, how many sets need to be submitted with each application for permits?

    <p>Two sets</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When a permit is issued, how long is it valid before it expires?

    <p>180 days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A permit shall not be extended more than ____ times.

    <p>1</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which endorsement allows a contractor to install and do service work on equipment and systems employing the refrigeration cycle to generate low temperatures for other air conditioning equipment and systems that don't use higher than group one refrigerants?

    <p>#4 Refrigeration and #7 Limited Refrigeration Service</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A person is not required to be licensed or obtain permits for _____.

    <p>Thermostats installed as part of an alarm system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Every governmental subdivision enforcing the code shall have an appeal board and must consist of not less than ______ or more than _______ members.

    <p>3; 7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The State of Michigan Mechanical Division Board of Mechanical Rules may investigate a licensee for which of the following?

    <p>All the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A sanction for violation determined by the mechanical board can include ___________.

    <p>Revoking of the license</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Board of Mechanical Rules shall meet as often as necessary but shall meet at least _______ times a year.

    <p>four</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In addition to regular meetings, special meetings of the board may be called by the chairperson or by a _____________________ of the board.

    <p>majority of members; 12</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A HVAC business with a contractor of record for all categories except #1 Hydronic Heating and Cooling and Process Piping must __________ to cover this category under their business name.

    <p>both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What information is not required on a mechanical permit application?

    <p>A date the equipment will be installed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    HVAC Contractor's License Category 1 Hydronic and Cooling and Process Piping allows the installation of a boiler in a residential dwelling _____________.

    <p>both B and C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Before an examination the board shall review and approve the content of the examination or other tests. The test shall be structured to provide a measure of whether an individual has sufficient knowledge and skills to perform an occupation with competence with the following requirement.

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What article of the STRA, PA 407 of 2016, specifically pertains to mechanical contractors?

    <p>Article 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What license classification is required to install a walk-in-freezer?

    <p>Category 4</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The Skilled Trades Regulation Act board shall consist of ______ voting members.

    <p>9</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who has the final say on an unclear or 'grey' code issue during an inspection?

    <p>Authority having jurisdiction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Skilled Trades Regulation Act

    • Also known as PA 407 of 2016 (339.5101).
    • Took effect on April 4, 2017, signed by the Governor.

    Mechanical Contractor Requirements

    • A contractor of record is not required in facilities employing a qualified maintenance crew (339.5809).
    • Only an individual person can hold a mechanical license (339.5807).
    • Applicants must have at least 3 years of experience to qualify for the Mechanical Exam (339.5807 item 1).
    • A permit is necessary for installations of appliances outside (101.2.4 2015 IFGC).

    Licensing and Permits

    • Homeowners may legally perform mechanical work without a license (339.5819), except on rental properties.
    • Licensing fee is $300, applicable for both initial applications and renewals (339.5813).
    • A mechanical license expires on August 31 and is valid for 3 years (339.5813).

    Violations and Penalties

    • First offense for practicing without a license results in a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of up to $500 or 90 days imprisonment (339.5601).
    • A second offense leads to a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 or 1 year imprisonment (339.5601).
    • A third offense is classified as a felony, with fines up to $25,000 and imprisonment for up to 5 years (339.5601).

    Mechanical Rule Board

    • Consists of the State Fire Marshall and 14 additional members appointed for 4-year terms (339.5805).
    • A quorum consists of 8 members (339.5805).
    • The board addresses issues including fraud, negligence, and non-compliance with regulations (339.5607).

    Appeal and Inspection Process

    • Government subdivisions enforcing code must have an appeal board with 3 to 7 members (125.1514 sect 14(1)).
    • Inspections must be completed by inspectors within no set time frame after a request (125.1512 sect 12(2)).
    • A stop work order can allow corrections of violations without further work being performed (125.1512 sect 12(3)).

    Special Provisions and Exemptions

    • No exemptions exist under the Mechanical Contractor Act (339.5809).
    • Applicants for mechanical licenses who are honorably discharged veterans may have fees waived (339.5417).

    Miscellaneous

    • The licensing fee to replace a contractor of record cannot exceed $15 (339.5817).
    • The HVAC category requirements include both contracting and subcontracting (339.5803).
    • Every contractor must comply with both local codes and state regulations (125.1510 sect 10).

    Important Acts

    • PA 230 of 1972 is also known as the Construction Code Act (125.1501 sect 1).
    • MIOSHA Act is known as PA Act 154 of 1974.
    • Asbestos Abatement Act is recognized as Act 135 of 1986.

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