Kentucky Boiler Exam KRS 236
Administrative Regulation - ✅✅-Regulations from KRS Chapter 13A
regulate boiler safety
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After a notice of inspection is issued, how long must a company have to
comply with the inspection process? - -7 Days
After inspection, when is the inspection report due to the state? - ✅✅-30
days
All Boilers shall be inspected at the time of construction? T / F - ✅✅-T
✅✅
Are existing boilers required to be connected to new construction safety /
emergency shutdown switches? - -Yes
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Are there any exclusions of power boiler or heating boilers in regard to
distance of construction or manholes? - -Yes; Construction prior to July
15, 2015
ASME - ✅✅-American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Boiler - ✅✅-Closed vessel in which water or other liquid is heated
Boiler Inspector - ✅✅-Duly Authorized employee of the department that
inspects boilers for the state
Can cylindrical vessels be used in the vertical position? - ✅✅-Yes
*Must be concave to facilitate drainage
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Can the owner operator piping inspector do inspections before certification? -
-No
Certificate Inspection - ✅✅-Report used by Chief Boiler Inspector to certify
inspection
DEAERATOR TANK - ✅✅ -Pressure vessel in which water is heated, usually
by steam so that any O2 is removed from the water
, ✅✅
Do Department inspectors need to call ahead before an inspection? -
-No
Do members of the board take a salary? - ✅✅-No
Do you need a contractor's license to erect boilers? - ✅✅-Yes
Does the state pay for special inspectors? - ✅✅-No
Domestic Water Means? - ✅✅-Potable Water
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During an emergency, how long do owner / operators have until permits must
be submitted to the Department? - -30 Days to file
Emergency Order - ✅✅-Prevents: Loss of property / Loss of Life / Personal
Injury
EXISTING INSTALLATION - ✅✅-Prior Existing Structures Before:
July 15, 1970
July 15, 1980
HEAT RECOVERY BOILER - ✅✅-Boiler in which source of heat is from
other processes
Heating Boiler - ✅✅-KRS 236.010c Operates under 15 psig / not to exceed
160 psi w/ heat under 250 F
Heating Boiler - ✅✅-Steam or vapor boiler operating under 15 psig not to
exceed 250 F
High Pressure / High Temperature Boiler - ✅✅-KRS 236.010 160 psig w/
Temperatures above 250 F
High Pressure / Temperature Water Boiler - ✅✅-Pressures exceed 160 psig
or Temp above 250 F
✅✅-Hot water is circulated for heating purposes
Hot water heating boiler -
Hot Water Storage Tank - ✅✅-Pressure Vesse, unfired, but subject to sam
epressures as a companion hot water supply boiler (External Use)
Administrative Regulation - ✅✅-Regulations from KRS Chapter 13A
regulate boiler safety
✅✅
After a notice of inspection is issued, how long must a company have to
comply with the inspection process? - -7 Days
After inspection, when is the inspection report due to the state? - ✅✅-30
days
All Boilers shall be inspected at the time of construction? T / F - ✅✅-T
✅✅
Are existing boilers required to be connected to new construction safety /
emergency shutdown switches? - -Yes
✅✅
Are there any exclusions of power boiler or heating boilers in regard to
distance of construction or manholes? - -Yes; Construction prior to July
15, 2015
ASME - ✅✅-American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Boiler - ✅✅-Closed vessel in which water or other liquid is heated
Boiler Inspector - ✅✅-Duly Authorized employee of the department that
inspects boilers for the state
Can cylindrical vessels be used in the vertical position? - ✅✅-Yes
*Must be concave to facilitate drainage
✅✅
Can the owner operator piping inspector do inspections before certification? -
-No
Certificate Inspection - ✅✅-Report used by Chief Boiler Inspector to certify
inspection
DEAERATOR TANK - ✅✅ -Pressure vessel in which water is heated, usually
by steam so that any O2 is removed from the water
, ✅✅
Do Department inspectors need to call ahead before an inspection? -
-No
Do members of the board take a salary? - ✅✅-No
Do you need a contractor's license to erect boilers? - ✅✅-Yes
Does the state pay for special inspectors? - ✅✅-No
Domestic Water Means? - ✅✅-Potable Water
✅✅
During an emergency, how long do owner / operators have until permits must
be submitted to the Department? - -30 Days to file
Emergency Order - ✅✅-Prevents: Loss of property / Loss of Life / Personal
Injury
EXISTING INSTALLATION - ✅✅-Prior Existing Structures Before:
July 15, 1970
July 15, 1980
HEAT RECOVERY BOILER - ✅✅-Boiler in which source of heat is from
other processes
Heating Boiler - ✅✅-KRS 236.010c Operates under 15 psig / not to exceed
160 psi w/ heat under 250 F
Heating Boiler - ✅✅-Steam or vapor boiler operating under 15 psig not to
exceed 250 F
High Pressure / High Temperature Boiler - ✅✅-KRS 236.010 160 psig w/
Temperatures above 250 F
High Pressure / Temperature Water Boiler - ✅✅-Pressures exceed 160 psig
or Temp above 250 F
✅✅-Hot water is circulated for heating purposes
Hot water heating boiler -
Hot Water Storage Tank - ✅✅-Pressure Vesse, unfired, but subject to sam
epressures as a companion hot water supply boiler (External Use)
