Michigan (MI) Boiler Installer 2B Practice Exam:
Comprehensive BCC Licensing Test – 200
Questions with Answers & Explanations |
Updated for 2026-2028
Skilled Trades Regulation Act 2016 PA 407 | Michigan Boiler Rules R.
408.4109 | Low-Pressure Boiler Installation, ASME Codes, Safety Devices
& Michigan Administrative Code
Overview
This 200-question practice examination is designed specifically for candidates preparing for the Michigan
Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) Boiler Installer 2B Licensing Examination. The Class 2B license
qualifies an individual to install a low-pressure boiler of any capacity or firing rate and to perform work
covered by a Class 1B license .
The official Michigan Boiler Installer Exam is governed by the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 PA
407) , Michigan Boiler Rules (R 408.4101 et seq.) , and ASME Codes (Section I, Section IV, Section IX,
CSD-1, B31.1), covering the following core domains:
License Classifications & Michigan Boiler Rules – Class 1B (low-pressure, ≤1,000,000 BTU/hr), Class
2B (low-pressure, any capacity), Class 3B (power boiler ≤5,000 lb steam/hr), Class 4B (≤300,000 lb
steam/hr), Class 5B (any capacity, except nuclear), Class 6B (nuclear), Class P (piping only)
Boiler Types & Components – Fire-tube vs. water-tube, cast iron, electric, combustion principles, heat
exchangers, burner systems, water level controls
Installation Practices & Permits – Permit requirements (Section 939 of PA 407), foundation
requirements, clearances, combustion air, venting, water treatment
Safety Devices & Controls – Low-water fuel cutoff (LWCO), pressure relief valves (ASME), flame
safeguard systems (photocells), gauge glass, CSD-1 requirements
ASME Codes & Standards – Section I (power boilers), Section IV (heating boilers), Section IX (welding),
CSD-1 (controls and safety devices for automatically fired boilers)
Piping Systems – ASME B31.1 Power Piping, steam traps (inverted bucket, float, thermostatic),
condensate return, pipe sizing, insulation requirements
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance – Hydrostatic testing (2.0× design pressure), bottom blow-down,
annual inspections, Manufacturer's Data Reports
Licensing Requirements & Enforcement – Experience requirements (5 years minimum), application
process (BCC 313 form, $100 fee, 30 days prior to exam), renewal (biennial, expires December 31),
penalties for unlicensed work, accident reporting
,Section 1: License Classifications & Michigan Boiler Rules (Questions 1–25)
1. According to Michigan Administrative Code R. 339.5174, what does a Class 2B
installer's license qualify an individual to do?
a) Install low-pressure boilers not exceeding 1,000,000 BTU/hr
b) Install a low-pressure boiler of any capacity or firing rate
c) Install power boilers up to 5,000 pounds of steam per hour
d) Install nuclear heat source boilers
*Under Michigan Administrative Code R. 339.5174(2), a Class 2B installer's license qualifies
an individual to install a low-pressure boiler of any capacity or firing rate and to perform
work covered by a Class 1B license .*
2. What is the maximum firing rate for a Class 1B boiler installation in Michigan?
a) 500,000 BTU/hr
b) 750,000 BTU/hr
c) 1,000,000 BTU/hr
d) 1,500,000 BTU/hr
*Michigan Administrative Code R. 339.5174(1) specifies that a Class 1B installer's license
qualifies an individual to install a low-pressure boiler that does not exceed a firing rate of
1,000,000 BTU per hour as certified by the boiler manufacturer .*
3. Which Michigan statute establishes the licensing classifications for boiler
installers?
a) Michigan Boiler Act 290 of 1965
b) Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 PA 407)
c) ASME Section IV
d) Michigan Occupational Safety Act
,The Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 PA 407) defines the licensing classes (1B through
6B and Class P) for boiler installers in Michigan .
4. Under Michigan law, what is the maximum pressure allowed for a low-pressure
steam boiler?
a) 5 psi
b) 10 psi
c) 15 psi
d) 30 psi
*Low-pressure steam boilers are limited to 15 psi or less. This distinguishes them from high-
pressure power boilers which operate above 15 psi .*
5. How often must a Michigan boiler installer renew their license?
a) Annually
b) Every two years (biennial)
c) Every five years
d) Every ten years
*Michigan boiler installer licenses are renewed on a biennial (two-year) cycle. According to
Rule 107, licenses expire on December 31 of each year and must be renewed annually,
with biennial renewal periods established under PA 407 .*
6. According to Rule 91, what is the minimum experience requirement for a boiler
installer license in Michigan?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years
Michigan Boiler Rules Rule 91(2) requires that an applicant for a boiler installer's license
shall have not less than 5 years of experience in all phases of boiler installation in the class
, of license for which the applicant is applying. A credit of 2 years may be given for design,
construction, manufacture, or inspection experience .
7. What is the passing score required for the Michigan boiler installer examination?
a) 60%
b) 65%
c) 68%
d) 70%
Michigan Boiler Rules Rule 103(1) requires a score of 70% to pass the examination. A
passing score is valid for 3 years; if a license is not applied for within that time, the applicant
shall file a new application for examination .
8. What is the examination fee for the Michigan boiler installer license?
a) $50
b) $75
c) $85
d) $100 (nonrefundable)
The BCC 313 form specifies that the examination fee is $100, nonrefundable, payable to the
State of Michigan .
9. What is the deadline for submitting a boiler installer examination application to the
Boiler Division?
a) 7 days prior to the exam
b) 15 days prior to the exam
c) 20 days prior to the exam
d) 30 days prior to the exam
The BCC 313 form requires that applications must be received in the Boiler Division office
30 days prior to the examination date .
Comprehensive BCC Licensing Test – 200
Questions with Answers & Explanations |
Updated for 2026-2028
Skilled Trades Regulation Act 2016 PA 407 | Michigan Boiler Rules R.
408.4109 | Low-Pressure Boiler Installation, ASME Codes, Safety Devices
& Michigan Administrative Code
Overview
This 200-question practice examination is designed specifically for candidates preparing for the Michigan
Bureau of Construction Codes (BCC) Boiler Installer 2B Licensing Examination. The Class 2B license
qualifies an individual to install a low-pressure boiler of any capacity or firing rate and to perform work
covered by a Class 1B license .
The official Michigan Boiler Installer Exam is governed by the Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 PA
407) , Michigan Boiler Rules (R 408.4101 et seq.) , and ASME Codes (Section I, Section IV, Section IX,
CSD-1, B31.1), covering the following core domains:
License Classifications & Michigan Boiler Rules – Class 1B (low-pressure, ≤1,000,000 BTU/hr), Class
2B (low-pressure, any capacity), Class 3B (power boiler ≤5,000 lb steam/hr), Class 4B (≤300,000 lb
steam/hr), Class 5B (any capacity, except nuclear), Class 6B (nuclear), Class P (piping only)
Boiler Types & Components – Fire-tube vs. water-tube, cast iron, electric, combustion principles, heat
exchangers, burner systems, water level controls
Installation Practices & Permits – Permit requirements (Section 939 of PA 407), foundation
requirements, clearances, combustion air, venting, water treatment
Safety Devices & Controls – Low-water fuel cutoff (LWCO), pressure relief valves (ASME), flame
safeguard systems (photocells), gauge glass, CSD-1 requirements
ASME Codes & Standards – Section I (power boilers), Section IV (heating boilers), Section IX (welding),
CSD-1 (controls and safety devices for automatically fired boilers)
Piping Systems – ASME B31.1 Power Piping, steam traps (inverted bucket, float, thermostatic),
condensate return, pipe sizing, insulation requirements
Inspection, Testing & Maintenance – Hydrostatic testing (2.0× design pressure), bottom blow-down,
annual inspections, Manufacturer's Data Reports
Licensing Requirements & Enforcement – Experience requirements (5 years minimum), application
process (BCC 313 form, $100 fee, 30 days prior to exam), renewal (biennial, expires December 31),
penalties for unlicensed work, accident reporting
,Section 1: License Classifications & Michigan Boiler Rules (Questions 1–25)
1. According to Michigan Administrative Code R. 339.5174, what does a Class 2B
installer's license qualify an individual to do?
a) Install low-pressure boilers not exceeding 1,000,000 BTU/hr
b) Install a low-pressure boiler of any capacity or firing rate
c) Install power boilers up to 5,000 pounds of steam per hour
d) Install nuclear heat source boilers
*Under Michigan Administrative Code R. 339.5174(2), a Class 2B installer's license qualifies
an individual to install a low-pressure boiler of any capacity or firing rate and to perform
work covered by a Class 1B license .*
2. What is the maximum firing rate for a Class 1B boiler installation in Michigan?
a) 500,000 BTU/hr
b) 750,000 BTU/hr
c) 1,000,000 BTU/hr
d) 1,500,000 BTU/hr
*Michigan Administrative Code R. 339.5174(1) specifies that a Class 1B installer's license
qualifies an individual to install a low-pressure boiler that does not exceed a firing rate of
1,000,000 BTU per hour as certified by the boiler manufacturer .*
3. Which Michigan statute establishes the licensing classifications for boiler
installers?
a) Michigan Boiler Act 290 of 1965
b) Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 PA 407)
c) ASME Section IV
d) Michigan Occupational Safety Act
,The Skilled Trades Regulation Act (2016 PA 407) defines the licensing classes (1B through
6B and Class P) for boiler installers in Michigan .
4. Under Michigan law, what is the maximum pressure allowed for a low-pressure
steam boiler?
a) 5 psi
b) 10 psi
c) 15 psi
d) 30 psi
*Low-pressure steam boilers are limited to 15 psi or less. This distinguishes them from high-
pressure power boilers which operate above 15 psi .*
5. How often must a Michigan boiler installer renew their license?
a) Annually
b) Every two years (biennial)
c) Every five years
d) Every ten years
*Michigan boiler installer licenses are renewed on a biennial (two-year) cycle. According to
Rule 107, licenses expire on December 31 of each year and must be renewed annually,
with biennial renewal periods established under PA 407 .*
6. According to Rule 91, what is the minimum experience requirement for a boiler
installer license in Michigan?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 4 years
d) 5 years
Michigan Boiler Rules Rule 91(2) requires that an applicant for a boiler installer's license
shall have not less than 5 years of experience in all phases of boiler installation in the class
, of license for which the applicant is applying. A credit of 2 years may be given for design,
construction, manufacture, or inspection experience .
7. What is the passing score required for the Michigan boiler installer examination?
a) 60%
b) 65%
c) 68%
d) 70%
Michigan Boiler Rules Rule 103(1) requires a score of 70% to pass the examination. A
passing score is valid for 3 years; if a license is not applied for within that time, the applicant
shall file a new application for examination .
8. What is the examination fee for the Michigan boiler installer license?
a) $50
b) $75
c) $85
d) $100 (nonrefundable)
The BCC 313 form specifies that the examination fee is $100, nonrefundable, payable to the
State of Michigan .
9. What is the deadline for submitting a boiler installer examination application to the
Boiler Division?
a) 7 days prior to the exam
b) 15 days prior to the exam
c) 20 days prior to the exam
d) 30 days prior to the exam
The BCC 313 form requires that applications must be received in the Boiler Division office
30 days prior to the examination date .
