Oil Burner Test Questions and Answers (Graded A)

Oil Burner Test Questions and

Answers (Graded A)


Max safety timing on a primary control - ANSWER-15 seconds




Safety control circuits shall be - ANSWER-2-wire, one side grounded, with

nominal voltage not exceeding 150v




Crankcase/used oil may only be used in - ANSWER-Commercial/industrial

setting. Or in a appliance specifically designed to do so.




What must I do if I have a tank larger than 10,000 gallons? - ANSWER-You

must apply for, and obtain both a permit and a license from the local town or

city for the use of the tank and the storage of the fuel oil.




What licenses are acceptable for installing an oil burner and or an oil tank? -

ANSWER-Holder of certificate of competency

, Can anyone make out Form 1 or Form 1A? - ANSWER-Yes, but only a holder

of a Certificate of Competency can sign as the installer on a Form 1 and as

the inspector in the case of a Form 1A.




Oil burning appliance shall be how far from electrical panel and oil tank -

ANSWER-3 feet from panel, 5 feet from tank




Natural draft chimney connector shall not exceed __ unless a draft fan is

used - ANSWER-10 feet




A chimney connector shall not pass through a - ANSWER-Floor or cieling




Chimney connector of low, medium, or high heat Industrial appliance shall

not pass through a - ANSWER-Combustible wall of partisan




Chimney connector need a pitch of - ANSWER-1/4




A venting system that terminates in the sidewall shall be - ANSWER-3 feet

above any air inlet that is within 10 feet of the vent.