KENTUCKY BOILER EXAM KRS 236 2026
EDITION COMPLETE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
COMPREHENSIVE BOILER INSPECTOR
AND OPERATOR CERTIFICATION STUDY
GUIDE
Are there any exclusions of power boiler or heating boilers in regard to
distance of construction or manholes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes;
Construction prior to July 15, 2015
How often are pressure vessels exceeding 200 psi inspected? - CORRECT
ANSWER-5 Years
How often are hot water storage tanks, sterilizers, and autoclaves
inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 Years
How often are pressure vessels for human occupancy and hyperbaric
chambers inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 Years
How often are Jacketed Kettles inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 Years
How often are deareators inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 Years
, What is an exception to the inspection period existing structure inspection?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Whenever there is a mechanical repair;
After a notice of inspection is issued, how long must a company have to
comply with the inspection process? - CORRECT ANSWER-7 Days
What is the permitting fee based upon when assessing fees for an
installation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Total Dollar value of the installation
When are the fees for permits paid for new installations? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Prior to installation
What is the minimum / maximum fees and costs of inspection? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cost / Fee Min: $2,000 / $70
Cost / Fee Max: $700k / $1850
What is the transfer fee from one contractor to another during the
construction phase of a permit? - CORRECT ANSWER-$70
What is the fee for initial inspection of an existing pressure vessel that has
not received a certification of inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-$25
What is the fee for a request from a boiler manufacturer / installer? -
CORRECT ANSWER-$450 for one-half day or 4 hours or less
$600 for 1 day
EDITION COMPLETE PRACTICE
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
WITH DETAILED EXPLANATIONS
COMPREHENSIVE BOILER INSPECTOR
AND OPERATOR CERTIFICATION STUDY
GUIDE
Are there any exclusions of power boiler or heating boilers in regard to
distance of construction or manholes? - CORRECT ANSWER-Yes;
Construction prior to July 15, 2015
How often are pressure vessels exceeding 200 psi inspected? - CORRECT
ANSWER-5 Years
How often are hot water storage tanks, sterilizers, and autoclaves
inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER-4 Years
How often are pressure vessels for human occupancy and hyperbaric
chambers inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 Years
How often are Jacketed Kettles inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER-2 Years
How often are deareators inspected? - CORRECT ANSWER-10 Years
, What is an exception to the inspection period existing structure inspection?
- CORRECT ANSWER-Whenever there is a mechanical repair;
After a notice of inspection is issued, how long must a company have to
comply with the inspection process? - CORRECT ANSWER-7 Days
What is the permitting fee based upon when assessing fees for an
installation? - CORRECT ANSWER-Total Dollar value of the installation
When are the fees for permits paid for new installations? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Prior to installation
What is the minimum / maximum fees and costs of inspection? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Cost / Fee Min: $2,000 / $70
Cost / Fee Max: $700k / $1850
What is the transfer fee from one contractor to another during the
construction phase of a permit? - CORRECT ANSWER-$70
What is the fee for initial inspection of an existing pressure vessel that has
not received a certification of inspection? - CORRECT ANSWER-$25
What is the fee for a request from a boiler manufacturer / installer? -
CORRECT ANSWER-$450 for one-half day or 4 hours or less
$600 for 1 day
