BUNDLE 2026 PRACTICE SOLUTIONS
FINAL PAPER GRADED A+
⩥ All repairs made by welding shall be completed in accordance with
the recommended rules for repair by fusion welding to power boilers
published in the:.
Answer: National Board Inspection Code
⩥ A low water level condition in a steam boiler may cause:.
Answer: overheating of the boiler heating surfaces
⩥ New boilers shall have an approved manual shut off valve with a
handle:.
Answer: within 3 feet of the boiler gas train
⩥ The purpose of a water column in a steam boilers is to increase water
movement in the gauge glass. (True/False).
Answer: False
⩥ Positions #1-4 on the boiler code review and licensing board are
appointed by the:.
Answer: Mayor and confirmed by City Council
, ⩥ Superheaters are used to increase pressure in a boiler. (True/False).
Answer: False
⩥ All boilers are required to have a water column. (True/False).
Answer: False
⩥ A permit is required for a portable boiler intended for temporary use.
(True/False).
Answer: True
⩥ A permit shall be obtained from the city of Houston prior to
installation,re-installation, alteration, repair, or replacement boilers.
(True/False).
Answer: True
⩥ Spray type desuperheaters are used in conjunction with a pressure
reducing station. (True/False).
Answer: True
⩥ Thermal steam traps (thermostatic) can be used in both high and low
pressure steam plants. (True/False).
Answer: True