High Pressure Steam Exam Nyc Questions And Answers 2022/2023

1 The maximum blow down for a safety valve on a forced flow steam generator or high temperature water boiler shall be of what percent of the set pressure? - Answer - 10%. HP Code: 14-9.12 3 Who oversees the code for any plumbing installations? - Answer - The NYC Plumbing Code NYC Mech: 1002.1 4 When will anchorage or guides be inspected? - Answer - Annually. NYC Mech: 1210.3.1.2 5 How many brass washout plugs does a miniature boiler have? - Answer - Not less than 3 Brass Washout Plugs 1 inches in size. HP Code 14-11.5 6 How often are high pressure piping expansion joints inspected? - Answer - Weekly RCNY: 20-02 a.2.i (HP steam piping). NYC Mech: 1210.3.1 (hydronics - monthly) 7 How long should a Hydronic System be pressure tested for? - Answer - 2 hours at no less than 100 PSIG. NYC Mech: 1208.1 8 How is a gauge protected from excessive pressure? - Answer - Shut off Cock RCNY: 20-03 c,7 9 Who is authorized in witnessing a test on a gas piping system? - 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? - Answer - Remote control for burner. NYC Mech: 1006.8.1 11 When is a fusible plug not needed to be installed on a boiler? - Answer - Over 200 PSIG. HP Code: 14-10.17, b 12 When shall a power boiler with a MAWP over 400 be tested? - 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? - Answer - Size + Location, Operating Pressure + Temperature of the Pressure vessel, and Type + Specification of Pressure Relief. 14 Who is responsible for maintaining the copies of the certified welder qualifications report? - Answer - Copies of the certified welder qualification report she'll be 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 Code: 14-3.7