N.J. Admin. Code § 12:90-8.14

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 23, December 2, 2024

Section 12:90-8.14 - Examinations

(a) Examinations shall be held each month in Trenton, and at various other times and places throughout the State when warranted, and shall be conducted by an examiner.

(b) Applicants shall be notified when and where to appear for the examination.

(c) Applicants who are unable to appear on the date noticed shall notify the Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance at least five days prior to the examination date, with the exception of documented illness or accidents. Postponements shall be granted no more than two times per application. Failure to appear for the examination shall be considered sufficient cause to void the application, unless a satisfactory explanation is given for failing to appear.

(d) Failure to appear for the examination or to obtain a passing grade shall not entitle the applicant to a refund of any fee.

(e) Examinations for any license shall be conducted in a written form and shall consist of as many questions and be of such nature as the Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance shall consider appropriate for the license desired. The questions shall pertain to the safe operation of steam and hot water boilers, appliances, auxiliaries and any other equipment common to modern plant operation and as covered by the licensing Act.

(f) An applicant for a special or boiler operator's license may, upon prior request, be examined through a reader or interpreter accompanying the applicant provided the reader or interpreter is acceptable to the Bureau of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Compliance.

(g) Questions used in the examination shall not be copied by any applicant or retained by the applicant after examination or taken from the presence of the examiner during the examination. Violation of this subsection shall be sufficient cause to disqualify the applicant and subject him or her to a maximum fine of $ 500.00.

N.J. Admin. Code § 12:90-8.14

Amended by R.1990 d.24, effective 1/16/1990.
See: 21 New Jersey Register 3247(a), 22 New Jersey Register 235(a).
Stylistic changes.
Amended by R.1997 d.537, effective 1/5/1998.
See: 29 New Jersey Register 3416(a), 30 New Jersey Register 73(a).
In (c), added the first and second sentences; in (e), added a second sentence; deleted former (f); and in (g), provided for fines.