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KENTUCKY BOILER EXAM KRS 236 ACTUAL EXAM AND
PRACTICE EXAM TESTBANK ALL QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS 2024- 2025
How long must in the industry must an inspector have established before they are able to take the practical inspector exam? - ANSWER-5 Years What are inspectors working for insurance companies called? - ANSWER-"Special Inspectors" Does the state pay for special inspectors? - ANSWER-No After inspection, when is the inspection report due to the state? - ANSWER-30 days How often are boiler inspection exams given? - ANSWER-March / June / September / December *First Wednesday & Thursday of the month What requirements must owner / operator inspectors have before reports will be accepted by the state? - ANSWER- 1. Passed Inspector Examination
- Holds a commission as an inspector of boilers and pressure vessels from NBBPVI
T / F Owner / Operator inspectors need not to submit inspection reports to the "Department" - ANSWER-T If an owner / operator inspector changes, when is notification required to the Department? - ANSWER-30 Days How long does the department have to issue or deny a certification? - ANSWER-45 days When must an applicant submit a completed renewal application? - ANSWER-No later than 60 days prior to license expiration. Boiler - ANSWER-Closed vessel in which water or other liquid is heated Power Boiler - ANSWER-Steam or vapor is generated <15psig High Pressure / Temperature Water Boiler - ANSWER-Pressures exceed 160 psig or Temp above 250 F Heating Boiler - ANSWER-Steam or vapor boiler operating under 15 psig not to exceed 250 F Portable Boiler - ANSWER-Temporary Location Usage: Construction
MAWP - ANSWER-Maximum Allowable Working Pressure What section covers ASME Piping Codes - ANSWER-ASME B Is piping connected to the boiler an inspection item? - ANSWER-Yes What is the fee to renew a license? - ANSWER-$ 500 What is the initial fee for an owner / operator piping inspector? - ANSWER-$ If the owner / operator is denied a certification, what is the refund amount? - ANSWER-$ How long is an owner facility license good for? - ANSWER-2 Years How long must records be maintained for owner operator facilities? - ANSWER-5 Years Can the owner operator piping inspector do inspections before certification? - ANSWER-No
Where can the application for owner's piping inspector license be found? - ANSWER-KRS Online What is the fee to become a piping inspector? - ANSWER-$ What is the min / max prorate for a piping inspector? - ANSWER-No less than 13 months, no more than 36 months. What is the renewal fee for piping inspector certification? - ANSWER-$ How long is an owner / operator inspector certification good for? - ANSWER-2 years Independent Inspection Agency Fee for certification? - ANSWER-$ What is the refund for a denied Independent Inspection Agency Certification? - ANSWER-$ How long is the effective period for an independent inspection agency? - ANSWER-2 Years How long after a denial may an inspector reapply? - ANSWER-90 Days
What is the fee per vessel for the department's inspection of new construction? - ANSWER-$ How long are Power Boiler inspection certificates good for? - ANSWER-14 Months How long are Vapor / Steam Boiler Inspection Certificates effective? - ANSWER-26 months If a vessel or piping system is deemed "condemned," who can be the relief so that operations can continue? - ANSWER-The same designee that condemned the vessel or piping system must authorize a continue to work. Where must the certificate of operation be posted? - ANSWER-Room containing Boiler *Portables must be in the toolbox What two things are designated on a certificate to operate from the Chief Boiler Inspector? - ANSWER-1. Inspection Date
- MAWP Where are funds held collected from inspections? - ANSWER-Trust and agency fund
How long do you have to file a grievance with the department for an administrative hearing? - ANSWER-15 days Where is the petition filed for a grievance with the Department? - ANSWER-Franklin Circuit Court Do you need a contractor's license to erect boilers? - ANSWER-Yes How often do contractor's need to renew their licenses' for construction? - ANSWER-Annually * First of the month following expiration Upon suspension or revocation of a license, how long does the Department have to provide notice? - ANSWER-Written notice must be provided within 10 Days What is the cost for a replacement license? - ANSWER-$ What do permit fees for installation / erection / repair of boilers or pressure vessels include? - ANSWER-Initial / Final Inspection During an emergency, how long do owner / operators have until permits must be submitted to the Department? - ANSWER-30 Days to file
High Pressure / High Temperature Boiler - ANSWER-KRS 236.010 160 psig w/ Temperatures above 250 F Hot water heating boiler - ANSWER-Hot water is circulated for heating purposes Hot Water Storage Tank - ANSWER-Pressure Vesse, unfired, but subject to sam epressures as a companion hot water supply boiler (External Use) Hot Water Supply Boiler - ANSWER-filled with water that furnishes hot water to be used externally. >210F >160 psig Hydrostatic Test - ANSWER-Pressure test with water to test for tightness or mechanical integrity Jacketed Kettle - ANSWER-Pressure vessel w/ inner and outer walls that is subject to water or steam pressure Lined potable water Boiler - ANSWER-Water boiler w/ a corrosion resistant lining used to supply potable water
National Board of Boiler and Vessel Inspectors - ANSWER-NB Who is the Chairman of the Department? - ANSWER-Chief Boiler Inspector Who appoints the members of the board? - ANSWER-Governor How many votes shall the board have to pass policy? - ANSWER- 5 Do members of the board take a salary? - ANSWER-No What Code shall a boiler or pressure vessel computed to if it does not have an ASME code Symbol (Special Boiler) - ANSWER-API 579 / ASME FFS-1 (Fit For Seravice) What information must be on the tag of of the certified boiler? - ANSWER-1. Registration Number
- Manufacturer's Name If hydrostatic testing is not a possibility, what kind of testing is required? - ANSWER-NDT Non Destructive Testing
How much above the MAWP shall supplemental pressure devices control? - ANSWER-21% What is the minimu relieving capacity of the safety valve or safety relief valve? - ANSWER-Equal to or exceed the maximum output of the boiler What is the only exception for fired boilers to ASME Section 1? - ANSWER-Manually fired boilers built before the publication of the 1991 Addenda to ASME Section 1. How many gauge cocks must be located within visible range of the water glass? - ANSWER- 3 What is the minimum distance boilers must maintain between existing or new buildings? - ANSWER-2' What is the distance manholes must have between manholes or structures? - ANSWER-5' Can cylindrical vessels be used in the vertical position? - ANSWER-Yes *Must be concave to facilitate drainage What type of switches are required for shutdown of boilers in case of emergency? - ANSWER- Manual Switches
What happens if a shutdown switch is activated? - ANSWER-It must be manually reset Are existing boilers required to be connected to new construction safety / emergency shutdown switches? - ANSWER-Yes Are there any exclusions of power boiler or heating boilers in regard to distance of construction or manholes? - ANSWER-Yes; Construction prior to July 15, 2015 How often are pressure vessels exceeding 200 psi inspected? - ANSWER-5 Years How often are hot water storage tanks, sterilizers, and autoclaves inspected? - ANSWER-4 Years How often are pressure vessels for human occupancy and hyperbaric chambers inspected? - ANSWER-2 Years How often are Jacketed Kettles inspected? - ANSWER-2 Years How often are deareators inspected? - ANSWER-10 Years
What is the fee for a request from a boiler manufacturer / installer? - ANSWER-$450 for one- half day or 4 hours or less $600 for 1 day $600 For any part of a weekend $40 per hour for overtime in excess of 8 hours in any given day What is the fee for initial ASME Certificates? - ANSWER-$ What is the renewal fee for ASME Certificates? - ANSWER-$ What is the cost for the initial inspections and renewals for NBR or V-R certificate? - ANSWER- $ How much is a contractor license? - ANSWER-$ How much is a renewal fee for a contractor license? - ANSWER-$
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When shall fees for permits be paid? Prior to installation What is the permit fee for pressure vessels that cost $2,000 or less? $ Permit fee for pressure vessels that cost $2,001 to $10,000? $ Permit fee for pressure vessels that cost $10,001 to $25,000? $ Permit fee for pressure vessels that cost $25,001 to $50,000? $ Permit fee for $50,001 to $75,000? $ Permit fee for $75,001 to $100,00? $ Permit fee for $100,001 to $150,00? $ Permit fee for $150,001 to $200,000? $
$70 for a transferred permit What is the fee for annual reinspection of a power boiler with 100 sq ft or less of heating surface? $ What is the fee for annual reinspection of a power boiler with 100 to 1,000 sq ft of heating surface? $ What is the fee for annual reinspection of a power boiler with 1,000 to 4,000 sq ft of heating surface? $ Fee for annual reinspection of power boiler with 4,000 to 10,000 sq ft of heating surface? $ Fee for annual reinspection of power boiler with over 10,000 sq ft of heating surface? $ Fee for external inspection of power boiler with 100 or less sq ft of heating surface? $ Fee for external inspection of power boiler with 101 or more sq ft of heating surface? $ Fees for biennial reinspection of boilers with manway where internal inspection required? $
Fee for biennial reinspection of other power boilers? $ Fee for biennial reispection of hot water supply boilers? $ Fee for biennial reinspection of miniature boilers? $ Fee for initial inspection of existing pressure vessel that has been in service for at least 5 years? $ Fee for inspection requested outside of normal business hours for 1/2 day of 4 hours or less? $ Fee for inspection requested outside of normal business hours for 4 to 8 hours? $ Fee for inspection requested outside of normal business hours for any part of Saturday, Sunday, or stat holiday? $ Fee for inspection requested outside of business hours for overtime on any day $40/hr over 8 hours in any day Is manufacturer, installer, or engineer charged mileage?
