PEI Tank Installer Test
PEI standards are separated into 3 parts depending on True
date of installation, A after April 2012, B after March 2004
and before April 2012 and C before March 2004 .
True/False?
Home heating tanks must be inspected and installed True
according to the codes and regulations in effect at the time
of installation.
True/False?
Tanks may be re-used as long as they pass a pressure True
test.
True/False?
A 14 gauge single wall tank with an end outlet has a 15 years
mandatory replacement from year of manufacturer of...
10 years // 12 years // 15 years??
An inspector's licence is required if a person intends to False
install, alter home heating tanks.
True/False?
Tanks should be installed inside whenever possible. True
True/False?
Maintenance on a home heat tank system is the 3) Home owner
responsibility of the:
1) Oil Company (Distributor)
2) Installer of the Tank
3) Homeowner
4) PEI Dept
It is strongly recommended that only new fuel in your True
replacement tank should be used.
True/False?
To ensure the safety of your home heat tank system during 5) all of the above
the winter season; you need to:
1) Very carefully shovel snow around your tank, being
careful not to damage the tank, lines, fittings and piping;
2) Ensure fill and vent pipes, lines and filters are clear of
snow and ice;
3) Visually inspect your tank on a routine basis. Look for
signs of any leaks, rust, dents or staining;
4) Make sure the tank is safely accessible to your oil
delivery person. Slips and falls can also result in oil spills
5) All of the above.
When a tank is replaced or decommissioned the licensee False
must remove the old tag and discard it like the tank.
True/False?
, PEI Tank Installer Test
Metallic tank with nominal steel thickness of 2.3 mm and 25 years
bottom outlet can be in for:
1) 25 years
2) 15 years
3) 20 years from the year of manufacturing
Fuel filters should always be installed outdoors wherever False
feasible.
True/False?
Compression fittings are acceptable as long as they are of False
brass construction.
True/False
Tank I. D. tags shall be attached to the... 2) Vent Pipe
1) fill pipe
2) vent pipe
3) tank belly
As per standard A an outdoor tank must be no closer to a 2) 5 feet
property line than.
1) 3 ft
2) 5 ft
3) 15 ft
As per standard A indoor tanks must be what horizontal 1) 5 feet
minimum distance from a solid fuel fired appliance.
1) 5 ft
2) 7.5 ft
3) 10 ft
Cross connected tanks shall be installed on a common true
pad.
true/false?
The responsibility of a tank installer is to ensure that 6) All of the above
outside tanks are installed properly with what items?
1) 150 mm (6 in) tamped sand or clean gravel replacing
150mm (6 in) of topsoil
2) Horizontal vibration loop
3) Product line protector (when applicable)
4) Fuel gauge and gauge protector
5) Fill pipe, vent pipe, vent whistle
6) All of the above
The product line from the tank to the appliance burner True
shall be replaced whenever a new tank is installed.
True/False?
A 1,200 litres (265 gal.) or less tank distance from a well 16.4 feet (5m)
shall be: (Note: PEI Environmental Act-Well water
regulations)
1) does not matter
2) 10 ft
3) 16.4ft (5 meters)
4) 48ft
PEI standards are separated into 3 parts depending on True
date of installation, A after April 2012, B after March 2004
and before April 2012 and C before March 2004 .
True/False?
Home heating tanks must be inspected and installed True
according to the codes and regulations in effect at the time
of installation.
True/False?
Tanks may be re-used as long as they pass a pressure True
test.
True/False?
A 14 gauge single wall tank with an end outlet has a 15 years
mandatory replacement from year of manufacturer of...
10 years // 12 years // 15 years??
An inspector's licence is required if a person intends to False
install, alter home heating tanks.
True/False?
Tanks should be installed inside whenever possible. True
True/False?
Maintenance on a home heat tank system is the 3) Home owner
responsibility of the:
1) Oil Company (Distributor)
2) Installer of the Tank
3) Homeowner
4) PEI Dept
It is strongly recommended that only new fuel in your True
replacement tank should be used.
True/False?
To ensure the safety of your home heat tank system during 5) all of the above
the winter season; you need to:
1) Very carefully shovel snow around your tank, being
careful not to damage the tank, lines, fittings and piping;
2) Ensure fill and vent pipes, lines and filters are clear of
snow and ice;
3) Visually inspect your tank on a routine basis. Look for
signs of any leaks, rust, dents or staining;
4) Make sure the tank is safely accessible to your oil
delivery person. Slips and falls can also result in oil spills
5) All of the above.
When a tank is replaced or decommissioned the licensee False
must remove the old tag and discard it like the tank.
True/False?
, PEI Tank Installer Test
Metallic tank with nominal steel thickness of 2.3 mm and 25 years
bottom outlet can be in for:
1) 25 years
2) 15 years
3) 20 years from the year of manufacturing
Fuel filters should always be installed outdoors wherever False
feasible.
True/False?
Compression fittings are acceptable as long as they are of False
brass construction.
True/False
Tank I. D. tags shall be attached to the... 2) Vent Pipe
1) fill pipe
2) vent pipe
3) tank belly
As per standard A an outdoor tank must be no closer to a 2) 5 feet
property line than.
1) 3 ft
2) 5 ft
3) 15 ft
As per standard A indoor tanks must be what horizontal 1) 5 feet
minimum distance from a solid fuel fired appliance.
1) 5 ft
2) 7.5 ft
3) 10 ft
Cross connected tanks shall be installed on a common true
pad.
true/false?
The responsibility of a tank installer is to ensure that 6) All of the above
outside tanks are installed properly with what items?
1) 150 mm (6 in) tamped sand or clean gravel replacing
150mm (6 in) of topsoil
2) Horizontal vibration loop
3) Product line protector (when applicable)
4) Fuel gauge and gauge protector
5) Fill pipe, vent pipe, vent whistle
6) All of the above
The product line from the tank to the appliance burner True
shall be replaced whenever a new tank is installed.
True/False?
A 1,200 litres (265 gal.) or less tank distance from a well 16.4 feet (5m)
shall be: (Note: PEI Environmental Act-Well water
regulations)
1) does not matter
2) 10 ft
3) 16.4ft (5 meters)
4) 48ft
