Nyc high pressure boiler license (2025)
comprehensive questions and verified
answers ( detailed & elaborated)
ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
The minimum blowdown for a spring loaded safety valve
shall be of what percent of set pressure? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-
>>10%
How is the main steam pressure gages tested? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>With an inspectors gage
Who is in charge of the code for any plumbing installations? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>The nyc plumbing code
When will anchorage or guides be inspected? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Annually
How many brass washout plugs does a miniature boiler
have? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>3 brass washout plugs, 1" in size
,How often is HP piping expansion joints inspected? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Weekly
How long should a hydronic system be pressure tested for? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>2 hours at no less than 100 psig
How is a gage protected from excessive pressure? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Shut off cock
Who is authorized to witness a test on a gas piping system? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Plumbing inspector, architect, licensed
PE, master plumber, agency by the DOB
How should a remote disconnect be labeled? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Remote control for burner
When is a fusible plug not needed to be installed on a boiler?
- ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Over 200 psig
When shall a power boiler with a MAWP over 400 be tested?
- ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Pressure tested annually
,What shall a design plan of a boiler and application contain
but not limited to? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Size, location,
operating pressure + temperature of the pressure vessel and
type + specs of PRV
Who is responsible for maintaining the copies of the certified
welder qualifications report? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>The
welding agency and shall be available to the DOB
Who needs to furnish a control diagram and boiler operation
instructions? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>The installer
Who will certify and calibrate all gages utilized for testing? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>A testing operator
What shall be placed in between different joints and piping
material? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>An approved adapter fitting
What items are exempt from the reporting requirements? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>The seal welds of the tubes and the
installation of back rings to man holes and hand holes to
boilers
, Who will be under control for any welding done to a high
pressure tank? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>An engineer supervising
a welding inspection agency acceptable to the DOB
At what pressure is it requires to have extra heavy valves
installed? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>100 psig
The ______ files an application for a boiler alteration? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Inspector
How many safety valves does a boiler have with over 500
square feet of heating surface? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>2
Gas fired boilers not exceeding 100 square feet of heating
surface shall be provided with a? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Single
or double cone type of hood diverter in the stack
A heater for either liquid fuels or other liquids harmful to the
boiler shall not be installed? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Directly in
the steam or water space within the boiler
Who is responsible for any spatial relationship between tanks
and gas services? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>The installer of the
last installation to correct a violation
comprehensive questions and verified
answers ( detailed & elaborated)
ACTUAL EXAM 2025 TEST!!
The minimum blowdown for a spring loaded safety valve
shall be of what percent of set pressure? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔-
>>10%
How is the main steam pressure gages tested? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>With an inspectors gage
Who is in charge of the code for any plumbing installations? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>The nyc plumbing code
When will anchorage or guides be inspected? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Annually
How many brass washout plugs does a miniature boiler
have? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>3 brass washout plugs, 1" in size
,How often is HP piping expansion joints inspected? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Weekly
How long should a hydronic system be pressure tested for? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>2 hours at no less than 100 psig
How is a gage protected from excessive pressure? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Shut off cock
Who is authorized to witness a test on a gas piping system? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Plumbing inspector, architect, licensed
PE, master plumber, agency by the DOB
How should a remote disconnect be labeled? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Remote control for burner
When is a fusible plug not needed to be installed on a boiler?
- ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Over 200 psig
When shall a power boiler with a MAWP over 400 be tested?
- ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Pressure tested annually
,What shall a design plan of a boiler and application contain
but not limited to? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Size, location,
operating pressure + temperature of the pressure vessel and
type + specs of PRV
Who is responsible for maintaining the copies of the certified
welder qualifications report? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>The
welding agency and shall be available to the DOB
Who needs to furnish a control diagram and boiler operation
instructions? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>The installer
Who will certify and calibrate all gages utilized for testing? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>A testing operator
What shall be placed in between different joints and piping
material? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>An approved adapter fitting
What items are exempt from the reporting requirements? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>The seal welds of the tubes and the
installation of back rings to man holes and hand holes to
boilers
, Who will be under control for any welding done to a high
pressure tank? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>An engineer supervising
a welding inspection agency acceptable to the DOB
At what pressure is it requires to have extra heavy valves
installed? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>100 psig
The ______ files an application for a boiler alteration? -
✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Inspector
How many safety valves does a boiler have with over 500
square feet of heating surface? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>2
Gas fired boilers not exceeding 100 square feet of heating
surface shall be provided with a? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Single
or double cone type of hood diverter in the stack
A heater for either liquid fuels or other liquids harmful to the
boiler shall not be installed? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>Directly in
the steam or water space within the boiler
Who is responsible for any spatial relationship between tanks
and gas services? - ✔✔ANSWER✔✔->>The installer of the
last installation to correct a violation
