Second Class Boiler License 2nd
Minnesota Questions with Accurate
Answers
Certificate of inspection. - ANSWERSmeans a sticker attached to the boiler or pressure
vessel which documents the month and year of the inspection and
the employer of the inspector performing the inspection.
Certificate of registration - ANSWERSmeans a document that has been made available
on the department's Web site that lists all registered boilers and pressure vessels at a
location, including the last inspection date, the
certificate expiration date, and the maximum allowable working pressure for each boiler
or pressure vessel.
High-pressure boiler - ANSWERSmeans a boiler operating at a steam or other vapor
pressure in excess of 15 psig, or a water or other liquid boiler in which the pressure
exceeds 160 psig or the temperature exceeds 250 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Inspection due date - ANSWERSmeans the last possible date that the inspection can
be completed within the time limits in this chapter
Insurance company boiler inspector - ANSWERSmeans a national board-commissioned
inspector who holds a current certificate of competency issued by the state.
Low-pressure boiler. - ANSWERSmeans a boiler operating at a steam or other vapor
pressure of 15 psig or less, or a water or other liquid boiler in which the pressure does
not exceed 160 psig and the temperature does not exceed 250
degrees Fahrenheit.
National board. - ANSWERSmeans the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Inspectors, which is an organization comprised of chief Inspectors for the states,
cities, and territories of the United States and provinces and territories of Canada.
National Board commissioned inspector - ANSWERSmeans an individual who has been
examined and found qualified to inspect in-service boilers and pressure vessels by the
national board, and who holds a current commission issued by the national board.
National Board Inspection Code; NBIC - ANSWERSmeans a three-part technical
document that is written and published
, by the national board detailing the installation, inspection, and repair of boilers and
pressure vessels.
Operation. - ANSWERSmeans the on-site act of manipulating, monitoring, and testing
of boilers and their appurtenances by a properly licensed engineer or an apprentice
under the direct supervision of the properly licensed engineer.
Psig. - ANSWERSpounds per square inch gauge.
Remote monitoring. - ANSWERSthe act of viewing or overseeing the boiler or boiler
plant operating parameters and conditions from a remote location.
Repair - ANSWERSthe work necessary to restore a boiler or pressure vessel to a safe
and satisfactory operating condition, as defined in National Board
Inspection Code.
State boiler inspector - ANSWERSa national board commissioned boiler inspector who
holds a current certificate of competency and a current chief grade A boiler operator's
license.
Chief engineer, Grade A - ANSWERSAn individual seeking licensure as a chief
engineer, Grade A, shall be at least 18 years of age and have experience which verifies
that the individual is competent to take charge of and be responsible for the safe
operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers.
Chief engineer, Grade B. - ANSWERSAn individual seeking licensure as a chief
engineer, Grade B, shall be at least 18 years of age and have habits and experience
which justify the belief that the individual is competent to take charge of and be
responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers and their
appurtenances; and, before receiving a license.
Chief engineer, Grade C - ANSWERS. An individual seeking licensure as a chief
engineer, Grade C, shall be at least 18 years of age and have habits and experience
which justify the belief that the individual is competent to take charge of and be
responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of low-pressure
boilers and their appurtenances, and before receiving a license.
First-class engineer, Grade A - ANSWERS. An individual seeking licensure as a first
class engineer, Grade A, shall be at least 18 years of age and have experience which
verifies
that the individual is competent to take charge of and be responsible for the safe
operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers, engines, and turbines and their
appurtenances of not more than 500 horsepower or to operate as a shift engineer in a
plant of unlimited horsepower.
Minnesota Questions with Accurate
Answers
Certificate of inspection. - ANSWERSmeans a sticker attached to the boiler or pressure
vessel which documents the month and year of the inspection and
the employer of the inspector performing the inspection.
Certificate of registration - ANSWERSmeans a document that has been made available
on the department's Web site that lists all registered boilers and pressure vessels at a
location, including the last inspection date, the
certificate expiration date, and the maximum allowable working pressure for each boiler
or pressure vessel.
High-pressure boiler - ANSWERSmeans a boiler operating at a steam or other vapor
pressure in excess of 15 psig, or a water or other liquid boiler in which the pressure
exceeds 160 psig or the temperature exceeds 250 degrees
Fahrenheit.
Inspection due date - ANSWERSmeans the last possible date that the inspection can
be completed within the time limits in this chapter
Insurance company boiler inspector - ANSWERSmeans a national board-commissioned
inspector who holds a current certificate of competency issued by the state.
Low-pressure boiler. - ANSWERSmeans a boiler operating at a steam or other vapor
pressure of 15 psig or less, or a water or other liquid boiler in which the pressure does
not exceed 160 psig and the temperature does not exceed 250
degrees Fahrenheit.
National board. - ANSWERSmeans the National Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel
Inspectors, which is an organization comprised of chief Inspectors for the states,
cities, and territories of the United States and provinces and territories of Canada.
National Board commissioned inspector - ANSWERSmeans an individual who has been
examined and found qualified to inspect in-service boilers and pressure vessels by the
national board, and who holds a current commission issued by the national board.
National Board Inspection Code; NBIC - ANSWERSmeans a three-part technical
document that is written and published
, by the national board detailing the installation, inspection, and repair of boilers and
pressure vessels.
Operation. - ANSWERSmeans the on-site act of manipulating, monitoring, and testing
of boilers and their appurtenances by a properly licensed engineer or an apprentice
under the direct supervision of the properly licensed engineer.
Psig. - ANSWERSpounds per square inch gauge.
Remote monitoring. - ANSWERSthe act of viewing or overseeing the boiler or boiler
plant operating parameters and conditions from a remote location.
Repair - ANSWERSthe work necessary to restore a boiler or pressure vessel to a safe
and satisfactory operating condition, as defined in National Board
Inspection Code.
State boiler inspector - ANSWERSa national board commissioned boiler inspector who
holds a current certificate of competency and a current chief grade A boiler operator's
license.
Chief engineer, Grade A - ANSWERSAn individual seeking licensure as a chief
engineer, Grade A, shall be at least 18 years of age and have experience which verifies
that the individual is competent to take charge of and be responsible for the safe
operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers.
Chief engineer, Grade B. - ANSWERSAn individual seeking licensure as a chief
engineer, Grade B, shall be at least 18 years of age and have habits and experience
which justify the belief that the individual is competent to take charge of and be
responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers and their
appurtenances; and, before receiving a license.
Chief engineer, Grade C - ANSWERS. An individual seeking licensure as a chief
engineer, Grade C, shall be at least 18 years of age and have habits and experience
which justify the belief that the individual is competent to take charge of and be
responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of all classes of low-pressure
boilers and their appurtenances, and before receiving a license.
First-class engineer, Grade A - ANSWERS. An individual seeking licensure as a first
class engineer, Grade A, shall be at least 18 years of age and have experience which
verifies
that the individual is competent to take charge of and be responsible for the safe
operation and maintenance of all classes of boilers, engines, and turbines and their
appurtenances of not more than 500 horsepower or to operate as a shift engineer in a
plant of unlimited horsepower.
