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HIGH PRESSURE STEAM EXAM NYC QUESTIONS WITH ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




ACCURATE DETAILED SOLUTIONS ||\\//|| ||\\//||




1 The maximum blow down for a safety valve on a forced flow steam generator or high
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temperature water boiler shall be of what percent of the set pressure? - correct ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




answer✔✔10%. HP Code: 14-9.12 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




3 Who oversees the code for any plumbing installations? - correct answer✔✔The NYC
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Plumbing Code NYC Mech: 1002.1 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




4 When will anchorage or guides be inspected? - correct answer✔✔Annually. NYC Mech:
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1210.3.1.2



5 How many brass washout plugs does a miniature boiler have? - correct answer✔✔Not less
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than 3 Brass Washout Plugs 1 inches in size. HP Code 14-11.5
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6 How often are high pressure piping expansion joints inspected? - correct answer✔✔Weekly
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RCNY: 20-02 a.2.i (HP steam piping). NYC Mech: 1210.3.1 (hydronics - monthly)
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7 How long should a Hydronic System be pressure tested for? - correct answer✔✔2 hours at
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no less than 100 PSIG. NYC Mech: 1208.1
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8 How is a gauge protected from excessive pressure? - correct answer✔✔Shut off Cock
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RCNY: 20-03 c,7 ||\\//|| ||\\//||




9 Who is authorized in witnessing a test on a gas piping system? - correct
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answer✔✔Plumbing Inspector, Architect, Licensed PE, Master Plumber, or Agency by the ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




D.O.B RCNY 20-01 a,1,2 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||

,10 How should a remote disconnect be labeled? - correct answer✔✔Remote control for
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burner. NYC Mech: 1006.8.1 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




11 When is a fusible plug not needed to be installed on a boiler? - correct answer✔✔Over
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200 PSIG. HP Code: 14-10.17, b
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12 When shall a power boiler with a MAWP over 400 be tested? - correct
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answer✔✔Pressure tested annually ( safety valve). HP Code: 14-9.7, a,2 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




13 What shall a Design plan of a boiler and application contain but not limited to? - correct
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answer✔✔Size + Location, Operating Pressure + Temperature of the Pressure vessel, and ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




Type + Specification of Pressure Relief.
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14 Who is responsible for maintaining the copies of the certified welder qualifications
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report? - correct answer✔✔Copies of the certified welder qualification report she'll be
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maintained by the responsible WELDING AGENCY and the company performing the welding, ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




and shall be made available upon request to the DOB. RCNY: 20-02, b,2v,/22-01,d,5. HP
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Code: 14-3.7 ||\\//||




15 Who needs to furnish a control diagram and boiler operation instructions? - correct
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answer✔✔The Installer. NYC Mech: 1004.7 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




16 Who will certify and calibrate all gauges utilized for testing? - correct answer✔✔All
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gauges utilized for testing shall be calibrated and certified annually in accordance with ASME
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B40.100 by the test operathor. NYC Mech: 1011.2 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




17 What shall be placed in between different joints and piping material? - correct
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answer✔✔An approved Adapter Fitting NYC Mech: 1203.1.2 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||

, 18 What items are exempt from the reporting requirements? - correct
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answer✔✔Exemptions: (1) the installation of backing rings in handhole or manhole openings ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




or the building up of same; and (2) the seal welding of tubes to the tube sheet. HP Code:
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14-3.4, b, 1-2 ||\\//|| ||\\//||




19. Who will be under control for any welding done to a High-pressure tank? - correct
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answer✔✔The welding shall be under controlled inspection of an ENGINEER, supervising a ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




welding inspection agency acceptable to the DOB RCNY: 22-01 d,2 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




20 At what pressure is it required to have extra heavy valves installed? - correct
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answer✔✔HP Code: 14-10.21b / 14-9.2,b ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




21 The -------------- files an application for a boiler alteration - correct answer✔✔Inspector HP
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Code: 14-3.3 c, 2, ii
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22 How many safety valves does a boiler have with over 500 square feet of heating surface?
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- correct answer✔✔At least 2 HP Code: 14-9.4a
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23 Gas fired Boilers not exceeding 100 square feet of heating surface shall de provided with
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a ? - correct answer✔✔Single or Double Cone type of Hood Diverter in the stack HP Code:
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14-6.2



24 A heater for either liquid fuels or other liquids harmful to the boiler shall not be
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installed? - correct answer✔✔Directly in the steam or water space within a boiler. HP Code: ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




14-5.1



25 Who is responsible for any spatial relationship between tanks and gas services? - correct
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answer✔✔The Installer of the last installation to correct the violation. RCNY: 22-01, c,3 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||




Who is responsible for the setting of operating and safety controls? - correct answer✔✔The
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Installing Company NYC Mech: 1004.7 ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//|| ||\\//||

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