KENTUCKY BOILER CONTRACTOR EXAM ACTUAL TEST
BANK 2026 /2027 COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Exam Overview:
• Governing Statutes: KRS Chapter 236, 815 KAR Chapter 15
• Licensing Authority: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings
and Construction (DHBC) – Boiler Inspection Section
• Passing Score: 70%
• Exam Format: Multiple-choice (four choices per question)
• License Validity: 3 years (passing score)
Section 1: Kentucky Licensing & Regulations (Questions 1–30)
1. Under Kentucky's boiler and pressure-vessel contractor licensing
system, which license has an unlimited scope of work?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kentucky's regulation identifies Class A as having an unlimited
scope. Class B and C have specifically defined limitations.
2. Which work is specifically within the scope of a Kentucky Class B
boiler contractor license?
A. All pressure vessels regardless of pressure
B. Low-pressure steam boilers and piping
C. Only cryogenic vessels
D. Only power boilers above 15 psi
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class B includes low-pressure steam boilers and piping, hot-
,water heating boilers and piping, hot-water supply boilers, pool heaters,
hot-water storage tanks, and certain pressure vessels up to 200 psi.
3. A Kentucky Class C license primarily authorizes work involving:
A. Unlimited boilers
B. Power boilers
C. Specified pressure vessels
D. All steam piping
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Class C is limited to pressure vessels, including specified
cryogenic bulk tanks, CO₂ beverage tanks, certain compressed-air
receivers, associated piping, and jacketed steam cooking kettles.
4. What minimum examination score is required to pass a Kentucky
Class A, B, or C boiler contractor examination?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kentucky's regulation establishes 70% as the passing score for
Class A, B, and C examinations.
5. A passing Kentucky boiler contractor examination score is
currently valid for:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The regulation specifies that a passing examination score
remains valid for three years.
6. Which Kentucky statute is specifically associated with boilers and
pressure vessels?
,A. KRS Chapter 118
B. KRS Chapter 236
C. KRS Chapter 338
D. KRS Chapter 342
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: KRS Chapter 236 is the principal Kentucky statutory chapter
governing boilers and pressure vessels and is specifically included in the
contractor examination scope.
7. Which Kentucky administrative chapter is specifically included in
the boiler contractor examination?
A. 815 KAR Chapter 8
B. 815 KAR Chapter 10
C. 815 KAR Chapter 15
D. 815 KAR Chapter 35
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kentucky identifies 815 KAR Chapter 15 as examination
material for boiler and pressure-vessel contractor applicants.
8. Which inspection code is specifically included in the Kentucky
boiler contractor examination scope?
A. NEC
B. IMC
C. NBIC Part I
D. NFPA 70E
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The regulation specifically lists NBIC Part I as examination
material.
9. According to 815 KAR 15:080, what is the initial nonrefundable
license fee for a boiler and pressure vessel contractor?
A. $100
B. $175
C. $250
D. $500
, 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.
10. What is the annual renewal fee for a boiler and pressure vessel
contractor license?
A. $100
B. $175
C. $250
D. $350
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(4)(b)2 specifies the annual renewal
fee is $175 payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.
11. When does a boiler and pressure vessel contractor license expire?
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 unless renewed.
12. Under KRS Chapter 236, which of the following best defines a
"Power Boiler"?
A. A boiler used solely for heating a single residence
B. A boiler that produces steam at a pressure greater than 15 psi gauge
C. A low-temperature water heater for domestic use
D. Any pressure vessel that contains water
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A "Power Boiler" is defined as a boiler that produces steam at a
pressure greater than 15 psi gauge, distinguishing it from low-pressure
heating boilers.
BANK 2026 /2027 COMPREHENSIVE PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Exam Overview:
• Governing Statutes: KRS Chapter 236, 815 KAR Chapter 15
• Licensing Authority: Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings
and Construction (DHBC) – Boiler Inspection Section
• Passing Score: 70%
• Exam Format: Multiple-choice (four choices per question)
• License Validity: 3 years (passing score)
Section 1: Kentucky Licensing & Regulations (Questions 1–30)
1. Under Kentucky's boiler and pressure-vessel contractor licensing
system, which license has an unlimited scope of work?
A. Class A
B. Class B
C. Class C
D. Class D
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: Kentucky's regulation identifies Class A as having an unlimited
scope. Class B and C have specifically defined limitations.
2. Which work is specifically within the scope of a Kentucky Class B
boiler contractor license?
A. All pressure vessels regardless of pressure
B. Low-pressure steam boilers and piping
C. Only cryogenic vessels
D. Only power boilers above 15 psi
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Class B includes low-pressure steam boilers and piping, hot-
,water heating boilers and piping, hot-water supply boilers, pool heaters,
hot-water storage tanks, and certain pressure vessels up to 200 psi.
3. A Kentucky Class C license primarily authorizes work involving:
A. Unlimited boilers
B. Power boilers
C. Specified pressure vessels
D. All steam piping
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Class C is limited to pressure vessels, including specified
cryogenic bulk tanks, CO₂ beverage tanks, certain compressed-air
receivers, associated piping, and jacketed steam cooking kettles.
4. What minimum examination score is required to pass a Kentucky
Class A, B, or C boiler contractor examination?
A. 60%
B. 65%
C. 70%
D. 75%
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kentucky's regulation establishes 70% as the passing score for
Class A, B, and C examinations.
5. A passing Kentucky boiler contractor examination score is
currently valid for:
A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 3 years
D. 5 years
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The regulation specifies that a passing examination score
remains valid for three years.
6. Which Kentucky statute is specifically associated with boilers and
pressure vessels?
,A. KRS Chapter 118
B. KRS Chapter 236
C. KRS Chapter 338
D. KRS Chapter 342
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: KRS Chapter 236 is the principal Kentucky statutory chapter
governing boilers and pressure vessels and is specifically included in the
contractor examination scope.
7. Which Kentucky administrative chapter is specifically included in
the boiler contractor examination?
A. 815 KAR Chapter 8
B. 815 KAR Chapter 10
C. 815 KAR Chapter 15
D. 815 KAR Chapter 35
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: Kentucky identifies 815 KAR Chapter 15 as examination
material for boiler and pressure-vessel contractor applicants.
8. Which inspection code is specifically included in the Kentucky
boiler contractor examination scope?
A. NEC
B. IMC
C. NBIC Part I
D. NFPA 70E
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The regulation specifically lists NBIC Part I as examination
material.
9. According to 815 KAR 15:080, what is the initial nonrefundable
license fee for a boiler and pressure vessel contractor?
A. $100
B. $175
C. $250
D. $500
, 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.
10. What is the annual renewal fee for a boiler and pressure vessel
contractor license?
A. $100
B. $175
C. $250
D. $350
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: 815 KAR 15:080 Section 1(4)(b)2 specifies the annual renewal
fee is $175 payable to the Kentucky State Treasurer.
11. When does a boiler and pressure vessel contractor license expire?
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 unless renewed.
12. Under KRS Chapter 236, which of the following best defines a
"Power Boiler"?
A. A boiler used solely for heating a single residence
B. A boiler that produces steam at a pressure greater than 15 psi gauge
C. A low-temperature water heater for domestic use
D. Any pressure vessel that contains water
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: A "Power Boiler" is defined as a boiler that produces steam at a
pressure greater than 15 psi gauge, distinguishing it from low-pressure
heating boilers.
