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FDNY P-99 C OF F EXAM QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS (RATED A+)
Question :What is a general requirement of the location of
the installation of a boiler?
Correct answer:Adequate clearance from combustile
construction
Question :What temperature must the materials remain
under during combustion?
Correct answer:170 degrees
Question :What is a requirement for the access of the
boiler?
Correct answer:Access for operation and maintenance
must not be hazardous
Question :What is required upon installation to operate a
boiler?
Correct answer:Inspection and test resulting in equipment
use permit from commissioner
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Question :How often should a boiler be inspected?
Correct answer:Once a year
Question :What documentation is required from a
certificate holder?
Correct answer:Owners annual statement
Question :What is required to hydrostatically test upon
installation and who should perform these tests?
Correct answer:Liquid fuel piping and fuel oil storage
tanks by the installing contractor
Question :At what pressure should piping be tested?
Correct answer:1/2 max working pressure but less than
pressure required for storage tank
Question :At what pressure should oil storage tanks be
tested?
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Correct answer:At 1 1/2x max working pressure but never
< 25 psi
Question :How long should hydrostatic pressure be
maintained?
Correct answer:Until all joints and connections are
inspected for leaks and at 30 minutes have passed
Question :Who is responsible for testing gas distribution
piping?
Correct answer:Installing contractor before closing and
operation
Question :What is described on instruction cards and
where are they located?
Correct answer:Care and operation of oil burner located
near the equipment.
Question :What type of burners require a C of F holder to
operate them?
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Correct answer:Any boiler that is not automatic or
requires preheating.
Question :What is the license holder responsible for after
repair?
Correct answer:Inspecting the repairs, and functioning of
all control devices and positioning of valves.
Question :What type of heat and combustion equipment
are required with the air pollution control code?
Correct answer:All burners fire with solid, liquid, or gas.
Including rubbish burners/incinerators.
Question :What temperature are the products of
combustion upon exit in low temperature equipment?
Correct answer:Less than 600 degrees
Question :What temperature are the products of
combustion upon exit in medium temperature equipment?