Connecticut Boiler Maker Journeyperson (BM-2) Exam Book Package

Prepare for the Connecticut Boiler Maker Journeyperson (BM-2) examination with a comprehensive collection of welding, pipe fabrication, boilermaking, rigging, safety, quality-control, and steam-plant references. This exam book package combines the technical books identified for open-book testing with additional study references that support broader preparation for the BM-2 Power Industry license.

The Connecticut BM-2 examination evaluates a candidate’s knowledge of welding, pipe fabrication, boiler design, quality control, rigging, pressure and non-pressure components, and construction safety. Candidates should be able to connect field experience with technical information found in several specialized books and locate that information efficiently during a timed examination.

This package includes Modern Welding, 2013, Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA), Pipe Welding Procedures, 2003, Welding Technology Fundamentals, 5th Edition, Welding Print Reading, 8th Edition, Oxyfuel Gas Welding, 8th Edition, and Arc Welding, 7th Edition. The included Arc Welding, 7th Edition book is used.

The package also includes Boilermaking Level Three, Boilermaking Level Four, and Steam Plant Operation, 10th Edition, 2017. These study references provide additional preparation involving boiler systems, plant equipment, fabrication, erection, pressure components, rigging, maintenance, quality practices, and power-industry operations.

The BM-2 trade examination is open book and timed. Candidates need more than access to the required references. They should understand which book covers each subject, know how the references are organized, and practice locating information without spending unnecessary time searching through multiple books.

This Connecticut BM-2 exam book package is designed for experienced boilermakers, welders, pipe welders, fabricators, power-plant workers, maintenance professionals, and qualified applicants pursuing the Connecticut Boiler Maker Journeyperson credential. It can also support candidates who have practical field knowledge but want additional preparation with welding procedures, print interpretation, OSHA requirements, rigging principles, boiler components, and steam-plant systems.

This product contains the listed exam and study books. Online course access, highlighting and tabbing, book rental, Application Service, examination registration, government fees, and professional licensing approval are not identified as included.

Exam Details

The Connecticut BM-2 Boiler Maker Journeyperson examination is associated with the Power Industry license. The trade examination contains 30 questions, requires a minimum score of 70 percent, and allows 60 minutes for completion.

The published examination outline includes:

• Welding: 8 questions
• Pipe Fabrication: 3 questions
• Boiler Design: 3 questions
• Quality Control: 2 questions
• Rigging: 5 questions
• Pressure and Non-Pressure Components: 6 questions
• Safety: 3 questions

Welding is the largest individual subject area. Preparation should include welding processes, equipment setup, electrodes, current, polarity, welding positions, joint preparation, bead placement, travel speed, arc length, distortion, discontinuities, inspection, and safe operating procedures.

Candidates should understand shielded metal arc welding, oxyfuel welding, cutting operations, joint types, groove preparation, base metals, filler metals, and common welding defects. Questions may require the candidate to identify a suitable process, recognize an improper technique, interpret a symbol, or determine how a change in setup affects weld quality.

Pipe-fabrication questions may involve pipe measurement, layout, fittings, offsets, joint preparation, alignment, fit-up, welding positions, supports, and fabrication methods. Accurate preparation is important because poor fit-up can affect penetration, alignment, distortion, stress, and the quality of the completed weld.

Boiler-design preparation may involve boiler types, drums, tubes, headers, furnaces, pressure parts, combustion areas, supports, and heat-transfer surfaces. Candidates should recognize the purpose of major boiler components and understand how those components work together within a power-industry system.

Quality-control questions may address welding procedures, material identification, inspection, documentation, defect recognition, testing, repair practices, and verification of completed work. Candidates should understand that quality control begins with material and procedure review and continues through fabrication, erection, inspection, and final acceptance.

Rigging questions may involve load weight, sling selection, hitches, hardware, lifting devices, center of gravity, load control, hand signals, equipment inspection, and safe lifting procedures. Boilermaker work often involves heavy or irregular components, making careful planning and communication essential.

Pressure and non-pressure component questions may cover drums, tubes, headers, piping, tanks, supports, structural members, casings, ductwork, and access components. Candidates should be able to distinguish components that retain pressure from those that support, enclose, connect, or provide access to equipment.

Safety questions may involve personal protective equipment, fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, welding and cutting, cranes, rigging, material handling, electrical hazards, fire prevention, confined work areas, and housekeeping.

Open Book Test

The Connecticut Boiler Maker Journeyperson (BM-2) examination is an open-book test. Candidates are responsible for bringing their own authorized references to the examination center and following the current testing rules for approved books, annotations, permanent tabs, calculators, and attached materials.

The examination provides 60 minutes for 30 questions. That schedule leaves limited time for searching several unfamiliar references. Effective preparation requires a clear understanding of which book is most useful for welding processes, pipe procedures, print reading, oxyfuel work, arc welding, safety, and general welding knowledge.

Candidates may use a silent, nonprinting, non-programmable calculator. Reference books may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, or indexed before the examination. Permanent tabs are permitted, but temporary tabs such as removable or repositionable notes are not allowed.

Candidates may not write in the references during the examination. Loose papers and unauthorized attached materials are prohibited. Questions and answers written into the books must be removed before entering the testing room.

The following books in this package are associated with the references allowed into the BM-2 trade examination:

• Modern Welding, 2013
• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
• Pipe Welding Procedures, 2003
• Welding Technology Fundamentals, 5th Edition
• Welding Print Reading, 8th Edition
• Oxyfuel Gas Welding, 8th Edition
• Arc Welding, 7th Edition

The following books are recommended for study but are not identified as books allowed in the examination room:

• Boilermaking Level Three
• Boilermaking Level Four
• Steam Plant Operation, 10th Edition, 2017

Use the exam-room references and study-only books for different purposes. The welding references support detailed preparation involving processes, equipment, procedures, symbols, cutting, and inspection. The OSHA reference supports safety questions. The boilermaking and steam-plant books provide broader background involving boilers, plant systems, pressure components, erection, rigging, operation, and maintenance.

Develop a repeatable search method before test day. Identify the main subject of the question, choose the most focused reference, use the index or table of contents, and read the complete applicable section. Review diagrams, tables, warnings, definitions, and surrounding explanations before selecting an answer.

Complete timed practice sessions using only the exam-room references. Answer familiar questions first, mark longer searches, and return to those items after completing the remaining questions.

Licensing Steps

The Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection determines eligibility for occupational trade examinations and professional licensing. PSI administers the BM-2 examination after the state approves the applicant.

1. Confirm the correct classification. Review the BM-2 Boiler Maker Journeyperson Power Industry license and determine whether it matches the work you intend to perform.
2. Complete the Connecticut application. Submit the occupational licensing application and the information requested by the Department of Consumer Protection.
3. Document qualifications. Provide the experience, apprenticeship, training, education, employment, or equivalent qualification records required for review.
4. Obtain third-party verification. Employers, supervisors, apprenticeship programs, training providers, or licensing agencies may need to verify submitted information.
5. Receive state approval. Connecticut reviews the application and determines whether the applicant is eligible to take the BM-2 examination.
6. Register with PSI. After approval, create or access the testing account, pay the applicable examination charge, and schedule the test.
7. Prepare the authorized references. Confirm that the books, annotations, permanent tabs, and calculator comply with the current examination rules.
8. Take the BM-2 trade examination. Bring acceptable identification, authorized books, and a permitted calculator while following all testing-center procedures.
9. Submit the passing result and licensing fee. Complete the remaining state requirements after passing the examination.

Journeyperson applicants are required to pass the trade portion for licensure. The separate contractor business examination requirement that applies to contractor-level applicants is not identified as a requirement for the BM-2 journeyperson examination.

Examination eligibility remains valid for the period established by Connecticut after application approval. Candidates should complete testing within the authorized eligibility period.

This exam book package does not include state application preparation, Application Service, PSI registration, examination fees, licensing fees, or submission of examination results.

State Requirements

Connecticut regulates occupational trade licensing through the Department of Consumer Protection. The department determines whether an applicant’s apprenticeship, experience, education, training, employment, and supporting records satisfy the requirements for examination eligibility.

The BM-2 credential is a journeyperson-level Power Industry license. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate the practical training and work experience required for boilermaker journeyperson responsibilities within the authorized scope.

Applicants relying on equivalent experience, training, or an out-of-state credential must provide sufficient documentation for Connecticut to evaluate their qualifications. Prior employment or licensing in another jurisdiction does not automatically establish eligibility.

PSI administers the examination but does not determine whether an applicant qualifies for the license. Examination registration begins only after Connecticut reviews and approves the application.

After passing the BM-2 trade examination, the applicant must complete any remaining licensing steps and submit the applicable state charges. A passing score alone does not authorize the candidate to perform regulated work.

A Connecticut professional license is separate from business registration and contractor-level licensing. A journeyperson who plans to establish a company or accept contractor-level responsibility may need additional licensing, entity registration, tax accounts, insurance, permits, or other credentials.

Reference Books

• Modern Welding, 2013
  This comprehensive reference supports review of welding processes, equipment, electrodes, metals, joints, positions, cutting, inspection, safety, and practical shop procedures.
• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  This construction-safety reference covers personal protective equipment, fall protection, scaffolds, ladders, welding, cutting, cranes, rigging, material handling, fire prevention, electrical hazards, and other jobsite requirements.
• Pipe Welding Procedures, 2003
  This technical book supports review of pipe-joint preparation, alignment, fit-up, welding positions, electrode manipulation, root passes, fill passes, cap passes, and pipe-welding procedures.
• Welding Technology Fundamentals, 5th Edition
  This reference supports study of welding theory, equipment, processes, materials, joint design, inspection, safety, and fundamental fabrication techniques.
• Welding Print Reading, 8th Edition
  This book supports interpretation of welding symbols, views, sections, dimensions, notes, specifications, joint details, and fabrication drawings.
• Oxyfuel Gas Welding, 8th Edition
  This reference covers oxyfuel gases, regulators, torches, flame adjustment, welding techniques, brazing, cutting, equipment maintenance, and safe operating practices.
• Arc Welding, 7th Edition – Used
  This used reference supports preparation involving arc-welding machines, electrodes, current settings, polarity, joints, positions, bead techniques, defect prevention, and safety.
• Boilermaking Level Three
  This study reference expands preparation involving layout, fabrication, erection, rigging, pressure components, equipment, and intermediate boilermaking procedures.
• Boilermaking Level Four
  This advanced study reference supports review of complex boilermaker work, supervision, planning, rigging, quality control, system components, and power-industry operations.
• Steam Plant Operation, 10th Edition, 2017
  This reference supports broader understanding of boilers, steam systems, plant equipment, operation, combustion, controls, maintenance, efficiency, and power-generation processes.

Exam Room Approved Books

• Modern Welding, 2013
  Used for welding processes, equipment, electrodes, joints, cutting, inspection, and safety.
• Code of Federal Regulations – 29 CFR Part 1926 (OSHA)
  Used for federal construction-safety requirements and jobsite hazard questions.
• Pipe Welding Procedures, 2003
  Used for pipe preparation, joint alignment, welding positions, technique, and procedure questions.
• Welding Technology Fundamentals, 5th Edition
  Used for welding principles, equipment, materials, processes, inspection, and safety.
• Welding Print Reading, 8th Edition
  Used for welding symbols, dimensions, notes, views, sections, and fabrication-print interpretation.
• Oxyfuel Gas Welding, 8th Edition
  Used for oxyfuel equipment, flame adjustment, welding, brazing, cutting, and safety.
• Arc Welding, 7th Edition – Used
  Used for arc-welding equipment, electrodes, settings, polarity, positions, techniques, and defect prevention.

Test Information and Study Materials

Build a study schedule around the seven published content areas. Give substantial attention to welding, pressure and non-pressure components, and rigging because these categories represent most of the examination questions.

Practice interpreting welding prints. Review symbols, dimensions, reference lines, arrows, joint details, section views, and fabrication notes. Connect each symbol with the physical joint and welding procedure it represents.

For pipe fabrication, practice identifying fittings, reviewing offsets, understanding fit-up, and recognizing the importance of alignment and joint preparation. Study how poor preparation can contribute to stress, distortion, incomplete penetration, or other weld problems.

For rigging, review sling angles, hitches, hardware, center of gravity, inspection, communication, and load control. Connect equipment questions with safe work practices and OSHA requirements.

For boiler design and components, study drums, tubes, headers, piping, supports, casings, furnaces, and heat-transfer surfaces. Use the additional boilermaking and steam-plant references to strengthen system-level understanding.

Complete timed practice sessions using only the books permitted in the examination room. With 30 questions in 60 minutes, candidates should practice identifying keywords, selecting the correct book quickly, and moving past time-consuming questions when necessary.

How 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal

1 Exam Prep helps Connecticut BM-2 candidates organize the references needed for open-book examination preparation. This package brings the listed exam-room books and recommended study materials together so candidates can build a coordinated technical library.

The references support trade-focused review of welding, pipe fabrication, boiler design, quality control, rigging, pressure components, non-pressure components, steam-plant systems, and construction safety.

A structured study process makes a large collection of technical books easier to manage. Review one examination subject at a time, locate the supporting information, complete practice questions, and return to the references to understand missed answers.

Reference-navigation practice is essential for a 60-minute open-book test. Candidates who understand which book covers each subject can spend less time searching and more time interpreting the question.

This package does not guarantee a passing score, examination eligibility, state approval, or license issuance. Results depend on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, technical knowledge, preparation, reference familiarity, and examination performance.

FAQ Section

How many books are included?

The package includes ten books covering welding, pipe procedures, print reading, OSHA safety, boilermaking, and steam-plant operation.

Is the Arc Welding book new?

No. The Arc Welding, 7th Edition book included with this package is used.

Is the Connecticut BM-2 examination open book?

Yes. The Connecticut Boiler Maker Journeyperson trade examination is open book.

How many questions are on the BM-2 exam?

The BM-2 examination contains 30 questions and allows 60 minutes for completion.

What score is required to pass?

A minimum score of 70 percent is required.

Can every book in this package be taken into the exam?

No. The seven welding and OSHA references are associated with exam-room use. Boilermaking Level Three, Boilermaking Level Four, and Steam Plant Operation are study references and are not identified as exam-room books.

Can the references be highlighted and tabbed?

The books may be highlighted, underlined, annotated, or indexed before testing. Permanent tabs are permitted, but temporary tabs are not allowed.

Does a BM-2 applicant take a contractor business exam?

The BM-2 is a journeyperson examination. Journeyperson applicants are required to pass the trade portion rather than the separate contractor business portion.

Does this package include Application Service?

No. Application Service is not identified as included with this exam book package.

Are examination and licensing fees included?

No. State application fees, PSI testing charges, licensing fees, and other third-party costs are not included.

Does purchasing the package guarantee examination approval?

No. Connecticut determines eligibility based on the applicant’s qualifications, experience, training, and supporting documentation.

Does passing the exam automatically issue the license?

No. Passing the BM-2 examination is one part of the process. The applicant must complete all remaining Connecticut requirements before the license can be issued.