Chapter 1 Flashcards
Low Pressure Quiz 1
In accordance with N.J.A.C. 12:90 rules, low pressure boiler plants are not required to have a chief engineer.
True
The maximum pressure setting allowed on a low pressure hydronic system is 170 psig.
False
What ASME codes are heating boilers built to?
Section IV
An air receiver with 16 psig rating is a pressure vessel.
True
Violations from the State of New Jersey have a maximum penalty of $6000.
False
A boiler license is required when a low pressure steam boiler is rated 4,001 lbs/hr.
False
By definition, a boiler is an open vessel in which water is turned to steam under pressure by the application of heat.
False
By N.J.A.C. rules, a school with a boiler plant with a total interconnected capacity of 100 BHP would require a properly licensed operator to be present whenever the building was deemed occupied.
False
The minimum penalty for cheating on the boiler exam is $600.
False
The minimum penalty for cheating on the boiler exam is $500 and $5,000 maximum is the penalty range.
True
A safety valve on a low pressure steam boiler may be rated at 30 psig.
False
The maximum setting allowed on a low pressure steam boiler safety valve is 15 psi.
True
A boiler inspector has the right to inspect the boiler without notice.
True
What is the maximum temperature and pressure a hot water supply boiler can have to be considered a low pressure boiler?
160 psi at 250 degrees F
Logbooks must be hardbound and have consecutively numbered pages.
True
What is the maximum penalty for performing the duties of a boiler operator with an expired
license?
$5,000
What ASME code section is used for the care and operation of heating boilers?
ASME Code, Section VI
An operator can frame and display a photocopy of his/her boiler license in the boiler room.
False
A low pressure license may be used in two locations so far as the operator has the license in his/her possession
False
What are the four systems required to operate a steam boiler?
steam, feedwater, fuel, and draft
What is the minimum penalty for not properly posting your license?
$500
What is the maximum temperature allowed on all low pressure heating boilers?
250 Degrees
A boiler operator’s log shall be maintained in each plant containing over
100 Boiler HP
If in good standing, an expired license can be renewed within a period of:
3 years
A safety relief valve on a low pressure hot water boiler may be set at 160 psig.
True
An initial EOP (Emergency operating permission) is good for 15 days only.
True
What is the official ASME letter stamp used to denote low pressure heating boilers?
H
Where on the Certificate of Inspection would you find the State of New Jersey jurisdiction
number?
upper left corner
According to state boiler regulations, where should the boiler registration number be located?
on the front of the boiler
Should an incident occur in the boiler room, you must immediately contact the Chief Inspector in Trenton.
True
