NYC HIGH PRESSURE STEAM EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024 243 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED 1 The maximum blow down for a safety valve on a forced flow steam generator or high temperature water boiler shall be of what percent of the set pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER 10%. HP Code: 14 -9.12 3 Who oversees the code for any plumbing installations? - CORRECT ANSWER The NYC Plumbing Code NYC Mech: 1002.1 4 When will anchorage or guides be inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER Annually. NYC Mech: 1210.3.1.2 5 How many brass washout plugs does a miniature boiler have? - CORRECT ANSWER Not less than 3 Brass Washout Plugs 1 inches in size. HP Code 14 -11.5 6 How often are high pressure piping expansion joints inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER Weekly RCNY: 20 -02 a.2.i (HP steam piping). NYC Mech: 1210.3.1 (hydronics - monthly) 7 How long should a Hydronic System be pressure tested for? - CORRECT ANSWER 2 hours at no less than 100 PSIG. NYC Mech: 1208.1 8 How is a gauge protected from excessive pressure? - CORRECT ANSWER Shut off Cock RCNY: 20 -03 c,7 9 Who is authorized in witnessing a test on a gas piping system? - CORRECT ANSWER Plumbing Inspector, Architect, Licensed PE, Master Plumber, or Agency by the D.O.B RCNY 20 -01 a,1,2 NYC HIGH PRESSURE STEAM EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024 243 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED 10 How should a remote disconnect be labeled? - CORRECT ANSWER Remote control for burner. NYC Mech: 1006.8.1 11 When is a fusible plug not needed to be installed on a boiler? - CORRECT ANSWER Over 200 PSIG. HP Code: 14 -10.17, b 12 When shall a power boiler with a MAWP over 400 be tested? - CORRECT ANSWER Pressure tested annually ( safety valve). HP Code: 14 -9.7, a,2 13 What shall a Design plan of a boiler and application contain but not limited to? - CORRECT ANSWER Size + Location, Operating Pressure + Temperature of the Pressure vessel, and Type + Specification of Pressure Relief. 14 Who is responsible for maintaining the copies of the certified welder qualifications report? - CORRECT ANSWER Copies of the certified welder qualification report she'll be maintained by the responsible WELDING AGENCY and the company performing th e welding, and shall be made available upon request to the DOB. RCNY: 20-02, b,2v,/22 -01,d,5. HP Code: 14 -3.7 15 Who needs to furnish a control diagram and boiler operation instructions? - CORRECT ANSWER The Installer. NYC Mech: 1004.7 16 Who will certify and calibrate all gauges utilized for testing? - CORRECT ANSWER All gauges utilized for testing shall be calibrated and certified annually in accordance with ASME B40.100 by the test operathor. NYC Mech: 1011.2 NYC HIGH PRESSURE STEAM EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024 243 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED 17 What shall be placed in between different joints and piping material? - CORRECT ANSWER An approved Adapter Fitting NYC Mech: 1203.1.2 18 What items are exempt from the reporting requirements? - CORRECT ANSWER Exemptions: (1) the installation of backing rings in handhole or manhole openings or the building up of same; and (2) the seal welding of tubes to the tube sheet. HP Code: 14 -3.4, b, 1-2 19. Who will be under control for any welding done to a High -pressure tank? - CORRECT ANSWER The welding shall be under controlled inspection of an ENGINEER, supervising a welding inspection agency acceptable to the DOB RCNY: 22 -
01 d,2 20 At what pressure is it required to have extra heavy valves installed? - CORRECT ANSWER HP Code: 14 -10.21b / 14 -9.2,b 21 The -------------- files an application for a boiler alteration - CORRECT ANSWER Inspector HP Code: 14 -3.3 c, 2, ii 22 How many safety valves does a boiler have with over 500 square feet of heating surface? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 2 HP Code: 14 -9.4a 23 Gas fired Boilers not exceeding 100 square feet of heating surface shall de provided with a ? - CORRECT ANSWER Single or Double Cone type of Hood Diverter in the stack HP Code: 14 -6.2 NYC HIGH PRESSURE STEAM EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024 243 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED 24 A heater for either liquid fuels or other liquids harmful to the boiler shall not be installed? - CORRECT ANSWER Directly in the steam or water space within a boiler. HP Code: 14 -5.1 25 Who is responsible for any spatial relationship between tanks and gas services? - CORRECT ANSWER The Installer of the last installation to correct the violation. RCNY: 22 -01, c,3 Who is responsible for the setting of operating and safety controls? - CORRECT ANSWER The Installing Company NYC Mech: 1004.7 27 With what safety fitting shall you protect High Pressure Steam and Water boilers with? - CORRECT ANSWER DUAL Low Water Cut Outs. NYC Mech: 1007.1. HP Code: 14 - 1. 14, a 28 Spring loaded safety valves have a total combined relieve capacity of? - CORRECT ANSWER 100% of the Max Designed Capacity of the Boiler. HP Code: 14 -9.5, b 29 What is the total combined relieving capacity of power actuated relieving valves? - CORRECT ANSWER NO LESS THAN 10% of the MAWP or NO HIGHER THAN 20% ABOVE the MAWP. HP Code: 14 -9.5, a, b 30 What is the minimum blowdown for a spring -loaded safety valve? - CORRECT ANSWER 2%. HP Code: 14 -9.12
01 d,2 20 At what pressure is it required to have extra heavy valves installed? - CORRECT ANSWER HP Code: 14 -10.21b / 14 -9.2,b 21 The -------------- files an application for a boiler alteration - CORRECT ANSWER Inspector HP Code: 14 -3.3 c, 2, ii 22 How many safety valves does a boiler have with over 500 square feet of heating surface? - CORRECT ANSWER At least 2 HP Code: 14 -9.4a 23 Gas fired Boilers not exceeding 100 square feet of heating surface shall de provided with a ? - CORRECT ANSWER Single or Double Cone type of Hood Diverter in the stack HP Code: 14 -6.2 NYC HIGH PRESSURE STEAM EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2024 243 QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT ANSWERS ALREADY PASSED AND VERIFIED 24 A heater for either liquid fuels or other liquids harmful to the boiler shall not be installed? - CORRECT ANSWER Directly in the steam or water space within a boiler. HP Code: 14 -5.1 25 Who is responsible for any spatial relationship between tanks and gas services? - CORRECT ANSWER The Installer of the last installation to correct the violation. RCNY: 22 -01, c,3 Who is responsible for the setting of operating and safety controls? - CORRECT ANSWER The Installing Company NYC Mech: 1004.7 27 With what safety fitting shall you protect High Pressure Steam and Water boilers with? - CORRECT ANSWER DUAL Low Water Cut Outs. NYC Mech: 1007.1. HP Code: 14 - 1. 14, a 28 Spring loaded safety valves have a total combined relieve capacity of? - CORRECT ANSWER 100% of the Max Designed Capacity of the Boiler. HP Code: 14 -9.5, b 29 What is the total combined relieving capacity of power actuated relieving valves? - CORRECT ANSWER NO LESS THAN 10% of the MAWP or NO HIGHER THAN 20% ABOVE the MAWP. HP Code: 14 -9.5, a, b 30 What is the minimum blowdown for a spring -loaded safety valve? - CORRECT ANSWER 2%. HP Code: 14 -9.12
