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| A Boiler is a closed vessel in which water, under pressure, is transformed into steam by the application of heat |
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| A Pressure Vessel is a closed vessel in which the source of pressure is external to itself. Any pressure vessel not identified as a boiler. |
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| How Often must boilers be inspected? |
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| All boilers operating over 15 PSI unless otherwise exempt shall be inspected internally and externally every year. |
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| How much notice is required to prepare a boiler for inspection? |
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| 14 days for an internal inspection, No notice required for external inspection. |
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| Which air tanks require inspection? |
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| Air tanks at any pressure exceeding 50 PSI. |
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| How does Chapter 146 determine Boiler Horsepower? |
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1. manufacturers tag if available
2. Steam output divided by 34.5
3. BTU/HR input divided by 41,840
4. BTU/HR output divided by 33,475 |
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| How does Chapter 146 determine engine Horsepower? |
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| By the formula: P.L.A.N. divided by 33,000. P= Pressure Constant. L= Length of the stroke, A= area of the high pressure piston, N= Number of strokes per minute. |
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| How does Chapter 146 determine turbine Horsepower? |
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| By the outside diameter of the turbine steam supply pipe |
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| What can one do with a Second Class Fireman's License? |
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| Operate any boiler or boilers under the engineer of fireman in direct charge thereof |
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| What information is on the Certificate of Inspection? |
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| Name of owner/user, Location, Size and number of boiler, D.O.I., Signature of inspector, M.A.W.P. |
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| Where is the operators license kept? |
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| Located in the boiler room engine room where it can be easily read |
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| What boiler horsepower requires "periodic attendance"? |
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| What boiler horsepower requires "non-continuous attendance"? |
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| What boiler horsepower requires "continuous attendance"? |
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| Who can appeal the results of a license exam? |
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| A person aggrieved by the action of a single exam may, within one week, therefrom to the chief |
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