Black seal: Low pressure boiler black
seal Questions All Answered 2026
Updated.
Where on the Certificate of Inspection would you find the State of New Jersey jurisdiction
number? - Answer upper left corner
Which of the following best describes the combustion chamber of a serpentine tube heating
boiler? - Answer it is located below the tubes
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. - Answer false
Which of the following is not a classification of a hot water system? - Answer a Hartford loop
system
When bringing a steam heating plant on line from a cold start, when the ambient conditions are
about 20 degrees F, what condition are you preventing when the pressure is increased
gradually? - Answer thermal shock
A boiler operator's log shall be maintained in each plant containing over: - Answer 100 Boiler
HP
By definition, a boiler is an open vessel in which water is turned to steam under pressure by the
application of heat. - Answer false
According to state boiler regulations, where should the boiler registration number be located? -
Answer on the front of the boiler
As an operator in a plant you must always be aware of your surroundings. Which of the
following, that should be under the control of the licensed operator, can be extremely
dangerous and cause a catastrophic hazardous event if it is not inspected annually? - Answer
The boiler(s) can be dangerous if not inspected and maintained properly
The primary purpose of establishing a set of plant safety rules is to: - Answer protect workers
and equipment
, The ASME Code states that the setting on the high limit pressure control on a low pressure
steam boiler shall not exceed: - Answer 15 psig
In order to be a good operator one must have basic knowledge on the principles of how energy
works in a steam and hot water system. Which of the statements below is correct? - Answer
in a heating system, in order to change state from a liquid to a gaseous state heat must be
added.
What ASME code section is used for the care and operation of heating boilers? - Answer
ASME Code, Section VI
In a hot water heating system, where would you find an expansion tank and what is its
function? - Answer on the suction side of the pump to avoid negative pressure in the system
What is the official ASME letter stamp used to denote low pressure heating boilers? - Answer
H
What is the maximum penalty for performing the duties of a boiler operator with an expired
license? - Answer $5,000.00
What is the purpose of an aquastat control device on a boiler system? - Answer it is used to
control water temperature
In a two-pipe direct-return hot water heating system, the supply and return water flow in the
same direction. - Answer false
Which of the following is not an advantage of steam heating systems? - Answer only small
pumps are needed to move steam.
What is the maximum temperature allowed on all low pressure heating boilers? - Answer
250 degrees F
What type of boiler is a Horizontal Return Boiler (HRT)? - Answer a fire-tube boiler
A steam heating boiler plant consists of 3 fire-tube boilers, each with a burner input of 5,175
lbs/hr. Calculate the total boiler horsepower (BHP) of this plant. - Answer 450 BHP
Which of the following statements regarding a hydronic heating system is accurate in its
description? - Answer the water circulator must take the water from the boiler and move it
seal Questions All Answered 2026
Updated.
Where on the Certificate of Inspection would you find the State of New Jersey jurisdiction
number? - Answer upper left corner
Which of the following best describes the combustion chamber of a serpentine tube heating
boiler? - Answer it is located below the tubes
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. - Answer false
Which of the following is not a classification of a hot water system? - Answer a Hartford loop
system
When bringing a steam heating plant on line from a cold start, when the ambient conditions are
about 20 degrees F, what condition are you preventing when the pressure is increased
gradually? - Answer thermal shock
A boiler operator's log shall be maintained in each plant containing over: - Answer 100 Boiler
HP
By definition, a boiler is an open vessel in which water is turned to steam under pressure by the
application of heat. - Answer false
According to state boiler regulations, where should the boiler registration number be located? -
Answer on the front of the boiler
As an operator in a plant you must always be aware of your surroundings. Which of the
following, that should be under the control of the licensed operator, can be extremely
dangerous and cause a catastrophic hazardous event if it is not inspected annually? - Answer
The boiler(s) can be dangerous if not inspected and maintained properly
The primary purpose of establishing a set of plant safety rules is to: - Answer protect workers
and equipment
, The ASME Code states that the setting on the high limit pressure control on a low pressure
steam boiler shall not exceed: - Answer 15 psig
In order to be a good operator one must have basic knowledge on the principles of how energy
works in a steam and hot water system. Which of the statements below is correct? - Answer
in a heating system, in order to change state from a liquid to a gaseous state heat must be
added.
What ASME code section is used for the care and operation of heating boilers? - Answer
ASME Code, Section VI
In a hot water heating system, where would you find an expansion tank and what is its
function? - Answer on the suction side of the pump to avoid negative pressure in the system
What is the official ASME letter stamp used to denote low pressure heating boilers? - Answer
H
What is the maximum penalty for performing the duties of a boiler operator with an expired
license? - Answer $5,000.00
What is the purpose of an aquastat control device on a boiler system? - Answer it is used to
control water temperature
In a two-pipe direct-return hot water heating system, the supply and return water flow in the
same direction. - Answer false
Which of the following is not an advantage of steam heating systems? - Answer only small
pumps are needed to move steam.
What is the maximum temperature allowed on all low pressure heating boilers? - Answer
250 degrees F
What type of boiler is a Horizontal Return Boiler (HRT)? - Answer a fire-tube boiler
A steam heating boiler plant consists of 3 fire-tube boilers, each with a burner input of 5,175
lbs/hr. Calculate the total boiler horsepower (BHP) of this plant. - Answer 450 BHP
Which of the following statements regarding a hydronic heating system is accurate in its
description? - Answer the water circulator must take the water from the boiler and move it
