NEW JERSEY BLACK SEAL LOW
PRESSURE BOILER OPERATOR EXAM
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED
EXAM
# Question Verified Answer & Rationale
The ASME Code states that the setting on the 15 psig. This is the maximum allowable pressu
1 high limit pressure control on a low pressure for low-pressure steam boilers as defined by A
steam boiler shall not exceed: Section IV .
By definition, a boiler is an open vessel in which
False. A boiler is a closed vessel, not an open o
2 water is turned to steam under pressure by the
The closed design allows pressure to build safe
application of heat. True or False?
By N.J.A.C. rules, a school with a boiler plant False. Under N.J.A.C. 12:90-3.5, a licensed oper
with a total interconnected capacity of 100 BHP is required only when the building is occupied
3 would require a properly licensed operator to AND the boiler capacity exceeds 100 horsepow
be present whenever the building was deemed At exactly 100 BHP, a licensed operator is not
occupied. True or False? mandated by this section .
According to state boiler regulations, where On the front of the boiler. The registration
4 should the boiler registration number be number must be clearly visible on the boiler's f
located? for easy identification during inspections .
100 Boiler Hp. Plants exceeding this capacity
A boiler operator's log shall be maintained in
5 must maintain an operator's log to document
each plant containing over:
operating conditions and abnormalities .
3 years. Operators can renew an expired licens
If in good standing, an expired license can be
6 within this grace period, though fines typically
renewed within a period of:
apply .
,# Question Verified Answer & Rationale
No limit. A Black Seal license qualifies the hold
The low pressure black seal license will permit
7 to operate low-pressure boilers of any size or
you to operate boiler plants of up to:
capacity .
What is the maximum penalty for performing
$5,000.00. This is the maximum fine for opera
8 the duties of a boiler operator with an expired
without a valid license in New Jersey .
license?
Where on the Certificate of Inspection would
Upper left corner. This number is used to iden
9 you find the State of New Jersey jurisdiction
and track the specific boiler in state records .
number?
160 psi at 250 degrees F. This is the specific
What is the maximum temperature and pressure
definition under N.J.A.C. 12:90 that distinguish
10 a hot water supply boiler can have to be
low-pressure from high-pressure hot water
considered a low pressure boiler?
heating boilers .
The observed pressure of a heating system Static pressure. This baseline pressure is
11 when it is in an idle or non-operating mode is measured when no water is circulating through
called: the system .
Protect the workers and equipment. Safety r
The primary purpose of establishing a set of
12 minimize risks of injury and prevent damage to
plant safety rules is to:
boiler equipment .
Steam, feedwater, fuel and draft. These four
What are the four systems required to operate a
13 interconnected systems are essential for prope
steam boiler?
boiler operation .
Low pressure boilers shall comply with what Section IV. ASME Section IV covers rules for
14
section of the ASME code? construction of heating boilers (low pressure) .
, # Question Verified Answer & Rationale
H. The "H" stamp indicates the boiler was
What is the official ASME letter stamp used to
15 constructed to ASME Section IV standards for l
denote low pressure heating boilers?
pressure heating applications .
Outlines all requirements for licensing boile
and refrigeration operators in New Jersey. I
16 What does N.J.A.C 12:90 state?
covers duties of licensed operators, inspection
procedures, and definitions of each type of bo
A low pressure steam or hot water heating
According to N.J.A.C. §12:90-3.5, what should a plant in which the rated capacity exceeds 10
17
licensed person be required to operate? horsepower. This applies only when the buildi
being served is deemed occupied .
What is the application fee for a boiler operator $200. This fee applies to initial license
18
license? applications .
Failure to have a boiler certificate for a boiler $2,500.00. This fine applies when a boiler
19
can obtain a maximum penalty of: operates without a valid certificate of inspectio
The duties of persons licensed in accordance
20 What does N.J.A.C §12:90-3.10 apply to? with this chapter. It defines the responsibilities
licensed operators .
Twice every 24 hours, with no less than seve
What is the minimum time an operator shall hours between each equipment check. This i
21
monitor the conditions of a low pressure boiler? the minimum monitoring frequency required b
NJ regulations .
N.J.S.A 34:7-1. This is the statutory law that
What is the Act (LAW) that establishes the
22 establishes boiler operator licensing
licensing requirements in the state of NJ?
requirements .
PRESSURE BOILER OPERATOR EXAM
VERIFIED QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
UPDATED
EXAM
# Question Verified Answer & Rationale
The ASME Code states that the setting on the 15 psig. This is the maximum allowable pressu
1 high limit pressure control on a low pressure for low-pressure steam boilers as defined by A
steam boiler shall not exceed: Section IV .
By definition, a boiler is an open vessel in which
False. A boiler is a closed vessel, not an open o
2 water is turned to steam under pressure by the
The closed design allows pressure to build safe
application of heat. True or False?
By N.J.A.C. rules, a school with a boiler plant False. Under N.J.A.C. 12:90-3.5, a licensed oper
with a total interconnected capacity of 100 BHP is required only when the building is occupied
3 would require a properly licensed operator to AND the boiler capacity exceeds 100 horsepow
be present whenever the building was deemed At exactly 100 BHP, a licensed operator is not
occupied. True or False? mandated by this section .
According to state boiler regulations, where On the front of the boiler. The registration
4 should the boiler registration number be number must be clearly visible on the boiler's f
located? for easy identification during inspections .
100 Boiler Hp. Plants exceeding this capacity
A boiler operator's log shall be maintained in
5 must maintain an operator's log to document
each plant containing over:
operating conditions and abnormalities .
3 years. Operators can renew an expired licens
If in good standing, an expired license can be
6 within this grace period, though fines typically
renewed within a period of:
apply .
,# Question Verified Answer & Rationale
No limit. A Black Seal license qualifies the hold
The low pressure black seal license will permit
7 to operate low-pressure boilers of any size or
you to operate boiler plants of up to:
capacity .
What is the maximum penalty for performing
$5,000.00. This is the maximum fine for opera
8 the duties of a boiler operator with an expired
without a valid license in New Jersey .
license?
Where on the Certificate of Inspection would
Upper left corner. This number is used to iden
9 you find the State of New Jersey jurisdiction
and track the specific boiler in state records .
number?
160 psi at 250 degrees F. This is the specific
What is the maximum temperature and pressure
definition under N.J.A.C. 12:90 that distinguish
10 a hot water supply boiler can have to be
low-pressure from high-pressure hot water
considered a low pressure boiler?
heating boilers .
The observed pressure of a heating system Static pressure. This baseline pressure is
11 when it is in an idle or non-operating mode is measured when no water is circulating through
called: the system .
Protect the workers and equipment. Safety r
The primary purpose of establishing a set of
12 minimize risks of injury and prevent damage to
plant safety rules is to:
boiler equipment .
Steam, feedwater, fuel and draft. These four
What are the four systems required to operate a
13 interconnected systems are essential for prope
steam boiler?
boiler operation .
Low pressure boilers shall comply with what Section IV. ASME Section IV covers rules for
14
section of the ASME code? construction of heating boilers (low pressure) .
, # Question Verified Answer & Rationale
H. The "H" stamp indicates the boiler was
What is the official ASME letter stamp used to
15 constructed to ASME Section IV standards for l
denote low pressure heating boilers?
pressure heating applications .
Outlines all requirements for licensing boile
and refrigeration operators in New Jersey. I
16 What does N.J.A.C 12:90 state?
covers duties of licensed operators, inspection
procedures, and definitions of each type of bo
A low pressure steam or hot water heating
According to N.J.A.C. §12:90-3.5, what should a plant in which the rated capacity exceeds 10
17
licensed person be required to operate? horsepower. This applies only when the buildi
being served is deemed occupied .
What is the application fee for a boiler operator $200. This fee applies to initial license
18
license? applications .
Failure to have a boiler certificate for a boiler $2,500.00. This fine applies when a boiler
19
can obtain a maximum penalty of: operates without a valid certificate of inspectio
The duties of persons licensed in accordance
20 What does N.J.A.C §12:90-3.10 apply to? with this chapter. It defines the responsibilities
licensed operators .
Twice every 24 hours, with no less than seve
What is the minimum time an operator shall hours between each equipment check. This i
21
monitor the conditions of a low pressure boiler? the minimum monitoring frequency required b
NJ regulations .
N.J.S.A 34:7-1. This is the statutory law that
What is the Act (LAW) that establishes the
22 establishes boiler operator licensing
licensing requirements in the state of NJ?
requirements .
