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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 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 B Is piping connected to the boiler an inspection item? - ANSWER: Yes 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
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 How often are Power Boilers inspected? - ANSWER: Annually How often are Low Pressure Steam / Vapor Heating Boilers Inspected? - ANSWER: Biennially *Once every two years How often are pressure vessels inspected? - ANSWER: At the time of installation What is the grace period for vessel inspections from the state? - ANSWER: 60 Days (2 Months) Prior to installation, who inspects piping and vessel construction? - ANSWER: The "Department" What is considered an "overhaul"? - ANSWER: If more than 50 linear ft are added or demolished, an new inspection is required. What is the fine for operating a vessel or piping system without proper inspection and certification? - ANSWER: Fines not less than $10, not to exceed $500. These are a per day charge
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 Do Department inspectors need to call ahead before an inspection? - ANSWER: No Operating without a valid certificate for a boiler or pressure vessel is considered what kind of violation? - ANSWER: Class B Misdemeanor
What is the financial penalty for operating a boiler or pressure vessel without a valid certification? - ANSWER: No Less than $10 / No more than $500 Per day DEAERATOR TANK - ANSWER: Pressure vessel in which water is heated, usually by steam so that any O2 is removed from the water EXISTING INSTALLATION - ANSWER: Prior Existing Structures Before: July 15, 1970 July 15, 1980 HEAT RECOVERY BOILER - ANSWER: Boiler in which source of heat is from other processes Heating Boiler - ANSWER: KRS 236.010c Operates under 15 psig / not to exceed 160 psi w/ heat under 250 F 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
If hydrostatic testing is not a possibility, what kind of testing is required? - ANSWER: NDT Non Destructive Testing What is the MAWP of hydronic heating or processes limited to? What is the nominal pipe diameter? - ANSWER: 100 psi 2" What is the maximum pipe diameter for Non-ammonia refrigeration? - ANSWER: 2" T / F Original Mill material stencils and markings used to verify material must be legible during the inspection - ANSWER: T What temperature must the water be during a hydrostatic test? - ANSWER: At least 70 F but no more than 120 F What shall the pressure piping inspection include? - ANSWER: 1. Material Specifications for piping T / F Safety valves may be removed during repairs - ANSWER: T Who may remove safety appliances during maintenance and repairs? - ANSWER: V-R Stamp Holder 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
What is the minimum / maximum fees and costs of inspection? - ANSWER: Cost / Fee Min: $2,000 / $ Cost / Fee Max: $700k / $ What is the transfer fee from one contractor to another during the construction phase of a permit? - ANSWER: $ What is the fee for initial inspection of an existing pressure vessel that has not received a certification of inspection? - ANSWER: $ 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: $120 0 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: $
