When performing a hydrostatic test of a Section I boiler, the maximum pressure t

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When performing a hydrostatic test of a Section I boiler, the maximum pressure that the boiler is exposed to shall not exceed? How many steam stop valves must be installed in the outlet piping of each boiler when two or more boilers with man way access openings are installed and connected to a common steam main? Whenever repairs are made to fittings or appliances, or it becomes necessary to replace them, the work shall comply with? Boiler rooms exceeding 500 square feet floor area and containing one or more boilers having a fuel burning capacity of 1,000,000 Btu/hr, or equivalent electrical input, shall have at least how many means of exit? Boilers rented or leased for operation in this state shall be maintained as required in the act by|?

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16. During hydrostatic testing of boiler, usually a pressure of 1.25 to 1.5 times than operating pressure is applied to check any leaks. Incompressible fluids like water or oil is used for inspection.

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