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KENTUCKY BOILER EXAM KRS 236_KENTUCKY BOILER
ACTUAL EXAM ALL 200 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS LATEST 2024-2025 UPDATE
KENTUCKY BOILER EXAM KRS 236
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
Pressure Vessel - ANSWER-Vessel in which pressure is obtained from external sources
ASME - ANSWER-American Society of Mechanical Engineers
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2 Certificate Inspection - ANSWER-Report used by Chief Boiler Inspector to certify inspection
Administrative Regulation - ANSWER-Regulations from KRS Chapter 13A regulate boiler safety
Emergency Order - ANSWER-Prevents: Loss of property / Loss of Life / Personal Injury
Boiler Inspector - ANSWER-Duly Authorized employee of the department that inspects boilers for the state
Special Boiler Inspector - ANSWER-Authorized by Insurance Companies *Consigned by owner / operators
Domestic Water Means? - ANSWER-Potable Water
MAWP - ANSWER-Maximum Allowable Working Pressure
What section covers ASME Piping Codes - ANSWER-ASME B31
Is piping connected to the boiler an inspection item? - ANSWER-Yes 2 / 4
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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" -
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4 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.
What is the fee to renew a license? - ANSWER-$500
What is the initial fee for an owner / operator piping inspector? - ANSWER-$1000
If the owner / operator is denied a certification, what is the refund amount? - ANSWER-$500
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
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