Class 5 Boiler Practice Exam

Electric boilers must comply with which standard?

1. ASME

2. CSD1

3. NFPA

4. ANSI

The correct answer is: CSD1

Electric boilers are required to comply with the CSD-1 (Controls and Safety Devices for Automatically Fired Boilers) standard. This standard, established by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), specifically addresses safety controls and devices for automatically fired boilers, including electric boilers. The compliance ensures that electric boilers are equipped with necessary safety features to operate safely and efficiently, minimizing risks associated with overheating, pressure build-up, or failure of control systems. While other standards, such as ASME and ANSI, may also apply to various aspects of boiler design and manufacture, CSD-1 specifically focuses on the safety controls and operational integrity of automatically fired boilers, which is crucial for electric boiler operation. NFPA (National Fire Protection Association) standards generally relate to fire safety but do not specifically address the controls for electric boilers. Therefore, CSD-1 is the most relevant standard for compliance in this context.