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P99 LOW BOILERS EXAM
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STUDY GUIDE QUESTIONS
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, What is a general requirement of the location of the installation of a boiler? - ANS Adequate
clearance from combustible construction
What temperature must the materials remain under during combustion? - ANS 170 degrees
What is a requirement for the access of the boiler? - ANS Access for operation and
maintenance must not be hazardous
What is required upon installation to operate a boiler? - ANS Inspection and test resulting in
equipment use permit from commissioner
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How often should a boiler be inspected? - ANS Once a year
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What documentation is required from a certificate holder? - ANS Owners annual statement
What is required to hydrostatically test upon installation and who should perform these tests? -
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ANS Liquid fuel piping and fuel oil storage tanks by the installing contractor
At what pressure should piping be tested? - ANS 1/2 max working pressure but less than
pressure required for storage tank
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At what pressure should oil storage tanks be tested? - ANS At 1 1/2x max working pressure
but never < 25 psi
How long should hydrostatic pressure be maintained? - ANS Until all joints and connections
are inspected for leaks and at 30 minutes have passed
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Who is responsible for testing gas distribution piping? - ANS Installing contractor before
closing and operation
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What is described on instruction cards and where are they located? - ANS Care and
operation of oil burner located near the equipment.
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What type of burners require a C of F holder to operate them? - ANS Any boiler that is not
automatic or requires preheating.
What is the license holder responsible for after repair? - ANS Inspecting the repairs, and
functioning of all control devices and positioning of valves.
What type of heat and combustion equipment are required with the air pollution control code? -
ANS All burners fire with solid, liquid, or gas. Including rubbish burners/incinerators.
What temperature are the products of combustion upon exit in low temperature equipment? -
ANS Less than 600 degrees