MAINE STATE JOURNEYMAN EXAM UP TO 15GPH QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS #3
How many apprentices can a journeyman directly supervise? - correct answer 2
When performing any service work on a customers heating system the licensee must
notify the homeowner of? - correct answer Efficiency and code violations
Can a licensed journeyman perform a cleaning on wood/oil combination unit without
direct supervision? - correct answer No
When installing a furnace, direct wired water heater or boiler what must be done prior to
placing it in service? - correct answer Everything complies with NFPA 31 code
When installing a new oil burner the _______ must be brought into compliance with the
rules of the board before ______? - correct answer Wiring Start up
When an emergency situation arises that does not allow adequate time to get the
chimney lined/repaired before installing the new heating appliance what can be done? -
correct answer 90 day waiver
Who is responsible for ensuring repairs or the chimney is lined within the 90 days? -
correct answer Installer\Licensee
When is a heat loss required? - correct answer For new install
Prior to a boiler replacement a________ or a ________ Must be conducted before
replacement of an existing system. - correct answer Heat loss/ heat load
The low-water cut off must be located where? - correct answer 6 inches above boiler
crown sheet but in no case below
An oil supply or return line under cement subfloor or earth must be ________ And
without ________? - correct answer Sleeved Fittings (continuous)
Coated copper tubing must have _______ Installed at the tank when ________? -
correct answer OSV Underground
Whenever an outlet of an oil supply tank is located more than ______ above the burner
a _____ or _____ valve is required. - correct answer 4ft OSV or PRV
Unprotected lines that are buried or grouted must be? - correct answer removed from
service
All fuel supply tanks must be a minimum of _____ From any gas and or solid fuel
burning appliance - correct answer 5ft
, If a customer is converting to an alternative fuel and leaving the oil tank what must be
done? - correct answer Vent pipe left in place fill pipe removed and plugged supply lines
removed and plugged
Outside oil tank supports shall not be _______? - correct answer Wood
What is the required thickness of the vertical oil tank pad? - correct answer 3 inches of
solid concrete
When are shims allowed to be used on oil tank legs? - correct answer Never
Oil tanks must be disposed of in accordance with? - correct answer DEP
What are two options for supporting in inside oil tank on unfinished floors? - correct
answer 3" Cement pads\solid concrete blocks
When are vent alarms required on inside oil tanks? - correct answer Always on all tanks
11-5,000 gals
If the entrance to the boiler room is only accessible from the outside the ____________
may be placed _________? - correct answer Emergency switch. At the inside not more
than 1 foot away from the door
When can residential warm air heat exchangers be welded for a repair? - correct
answer Never
What is appendix A of the Maine fuel code? - correct answer DEP Spills
What is required to be filled out when a chimney waiver is needed? Who must sign? -
correct answer Installer and consumer signature
What is the maximum size of mini split heat pump a journeyman technician may install
in a one and two family dwelling - correct answer 36,000 BTU max
What size vent is required for waste oil tank? - correct answer 2 inch
If an oil line passes through a wall what must be installed? - correct answer Thermally
actuated valve
How far away from a water heater connection before a pex pipe connection can be
made? - correct answer 18 inches
How far off the floor should a relief valve be piped? - correct answer 6"-12"
ANSWERS #3
How many apprentices can a journeyman directly supervise? - correct answer 2
When performing any service work on a customers heating system the licensee must
notify the homeowner of? - correct answer Efficiency and code violations
Can a licensed journeyman perform a cleaning on wood/oil combination unit without
direct supervision? - correct answer No
When installing a furnace, direct wired water heater or boiler what must be done prior to
placing it in service? - correct answer Everything complies with NFPA 31 code
When installing a new oil burner the _______ must be brought into compliance with the
rules of the board before ______? - correct answer Wiring Start up
When an emergency situation arises that does not allow adequate time to get the
chimney lined/repaired before installing the new heating appliance what can be done? -
correct answer 90 day waiver
Who is responsible for ensuring repairs or the chimney is lined within the 90 days? -
correct answer Installer\Licensee
When is a heat loss required? - correct answer For new install
Prior to a boiler replacement a________ or a ________ Must be conducted before
replacement of an existing system. - correct answer Heat loss/ heat load
The low-water cut off must be located where? - correct answer 6 inches above boiler
crown sheet but in no case below
An oil supply or return line under cement subfloor or earth must be ________ And
without ________? - correct answer Sleeved Fittings (continuous)
Coated copper tubing must have _______ Installed at the tank when ________? -
correct answer OSV Underground
Whenever an outlet of an oil supply tank is located more than ______ above the burner
a _____ or _____ valve is required. - correct answer 4ft OSV or PRV
Unprotected lines that are buried or grouted must be? - correct answer removed from
service
All fuel supply tanks must be a minimum of _____ From any gas and or solid fuel
burning appliance - correct answer 5ft
, If a customer is converting to an alternative fuel and leaving the oil tank what must be
done? - correct answer Vent pipe left in place fill pipe removed and plugged supply lines
removed and plugged
Outside oil tank supports shall not be _______? - correct answer Wood
What is the required thickness of the vertical oil tank pad? - correct answer 3 inches of
solid concrete
When are shims allowed to be used on oil tank legs? - correct answer Never
Oil tanks must be disposed of in accordance with? - correct answer DEP
What are two options for supporting in inside oil tank on unfinished floors? - correct
answer 3" Cement pads\solid concrete blocks
When are vent alarms required on inside oil tanks? - correct answer Always on all tanks
11-5,000 gals
If the entrance to the boiler room is only accessible from the outside the ____________
may be placed _________? - correct answer Emergency switch. At the inside not more
than 1 foot away from the door
When can residential warm air heat exchangers be welded for a repair? - correct
answer Never
What is appendix A of the Maine fuel code? - correct answer DEP Spills
What is required to be filled out when a chimney waiver is needed? Who must sign? -
correct answer Installer and consumer signature
What is the maximum size of mini split heat pump a journeyman technician may install
in a one and two family dwelling - correct answer 36,000 BTU max
What size vent is required for waste oil tank? - correct answer 2 inch
If an oil line passes through a wall what must be installed? - correct answer Thermally
actuated valve
How far away from a water heater connection before a pex pipe connection can be
made? - correct answer 18 inches
How far off the floor should a relief valve be piped? - correct answer 6"-12"
