Kentucky Boiler Contractor Exam Study Guide: 200 Practice
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Section 1: Licensing & Regulatory Requirements
1. A boiler contractor in Kentucky must hold a valid certification issued by which
authority?
• A) Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection
• B) Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Compliance
• C) Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
• D) Kentucky Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 236, the Department of
Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC) has authority over boiler and pressure
vessel safety, including contractor certification. The Division of Plumbing, Boilers,
and Pressure Vessels operates within HBC.
2. According to 815 KAR 15:080, what is the initial nonrefundable license fee for
a boiler and pressure vessel contractor in Kentucky?
• A) $100 payable to the Kentucky Department of Labor
• B) $175 payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer
• C) $250 payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer
• D) $500 payable to the Kentucky Department of Housing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(1)(d) specifies an initial nonrefundable
license fee of $250 payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer. If the initial license is
for less than twelve months, the fee is reduced on a pro rata basis but not
prorated for less than seven months.
,3. Under 815 KAR 15:080, what is the minimum passing score required for the
boiler contractor examination?
• A) 60%
• B) 65%
• C) 70%
• D) 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(2)(b), the applicant shall
successfully complete the examination with a passing score of at least seventy (70)
percent.
4. According to Kentucky regulation, how long is a passing score on the boiler
contractor examination valid?
• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 years
• D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A passing score on the examination is valid for a period of three (3)
years according to 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(2)(c).
5. When does a boiler and pressure vessel contractor license expire in
Kentucky?
• A) December 31 of each year
• B) June 30 of each year
• C) The last day of the licensee's birth month
, • D) One year from the date of issuance
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(4)(a), a boiler and pressure
vessel contractor license expires annually on the last day of the licensee's birth
month.
6. What is the annual renewal fee for a boiler and pressure vessel contractor
license?
• A) $100
• B) $175
• C) $250
• D) $500
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(4)(b)2 specifies the annual renewal fee is
$175, non-refundable, payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.
7. According to 815 KAR 15:080, what is the minimum age requirement for a
boiler and pressure vessel contractor license applicant?
• A) 16 years of age
• B) 18 years of age
• C) 21 years of age
• D) 25 years of age
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(1)(a) requires proof that the applicant is
eighteen (18) years of age or older.
, 8. How long does an initial license application remain pending before becoming
void?
• A) 6 months
• B) 9 months
• C) 1 year
• D) 18 months
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The initial application remains pending until all requirements are met
or for a period of up to one (1) year after the date the application is submitted. At
the end of one year, the application becomes void.
9. A boiler contractor may only represent how many companies or individuals at
one time?
• A) One
• B) Two
• C) Three
• D) Unlimited
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(5)(d) states that a boiler and pressure vessel
contractor shall only represent one (1) company or individual at a time.
10. What is the fee for a transferred permit when a boiler and pressure vessel
contractor takes over a permit from another contractor?
• A) $35
• B) $50
• C) $70
• D) $100
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Section 1: Licensing & Regulatory Requirements
1. A boiler contractor in Kentucky must hold a valid certification issued by which
authority?
• A) Kentucky Department of Environmental Protection
• B) Kentucky Labor Cabinet, Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Compliance
• C) Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction
• D) Kentucky Board of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Rules
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Under Kentucky Revised Statutes (KRS) Chapter 236, the Department of
Housing, Buildings and Construction (HBC) has authority over boiler and pressure
vessel safety, including contractor certification. The Division of Plumbing, Boilers,
and Pressure Vessels operates within HBC.
2. According to 815 KAR 15:080, what is the initial nonrefundable license fee for
a boiler and pressure vessel contractor in Kentucky?
• A) $100 payable to the Kentucky Department of Labor
• B) $175 payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer
• C) $250 payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer
• D) $500 payable to the Kentucky Department of Housing
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(1)(d) specifies an initial nonrefundable
license fee of $250 payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer. If the initial license is
for less than twelve months, the fee is reduced on a pro rata basis but not
prorated for less than seven months.
,3. Under 815 KAR 15:080, what is the minimum passing score required for the
boiler contractor examination?
• A) 60%
• B) 65%
• C) 70%
• D) 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(2)(b), the applicant shall
successfully complete the examination with a passing score of at least seventy (70)
percent.
4. According to Kentucky regulation, how long is a passing score on the boiler
contractor examination valid?
• A) 1 year
• B) 2 years
• C) 3 years
• D) 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: A passing score on the examination is valid for a period of three (3)
years according to 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(2)(c).
5. When does a boiler and pressure vessel contractor license expire in
Kentucky?
• A) December 31 of each year
• B) June 30 of each year
• C) The last day of the licensee's birth month
, • D) One year from the date of issuance
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: According to 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(4)(a), a boiler and pressure
vessel contractor license expires annually on the last day of the licensee's birth
month.
6. What is the annual renewal fee for a boiler and pressure vessel contractor
license?
• A) $100
• B) $175
• C) $250
• D) $500
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(4)(b)2 specifies the annual renewal fee is
$175, non-refundable, payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.
7. According to 815 KAR 15:080, what is the minimum age requirement for a
boiler and pressure vessel contractor license applicant?
• A) 16 years of age
• B) 18 years of age
• C) 21 years of age
• D) 25 years of age
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(1)(a) requires proof that the applicant is
eighteen (18) years of age or older.
, 8. How long does an initial license application remain pending before becoming
void?
• A) 6 months
• B) 9 months
• C) 1 year
• D) 18 months
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The initial application remains pending until all requirements are met
or for a period of up to one (1) year after the date the application is submitted. At
the end of one year, the application becomes void.
9. A boiler contractor may only represent how many companies or individuals at
one time?
• A) One
• B) Two
• C) Three
• D) Unlimited
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(5)(d) states that a boiler and pressure vessel
contractor shall only represent one (1) company or individual at a time.
10. What is the fee for a transferred permit when a boiler and pressure vessel
contractor takes over a permit from another contractor?
• A) $35
• B) $50
• C) $70
• D) $100
