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Maine State Journeyman Exam up to 15gph QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: An oil supply or return line under cement subfloor or earth must be ________ And
without ________? - ANSWER-Sleeved Fittings (continuous)
QUESTION: Coated copper tubing must have _______ Installed at the tank when ________? -
ANSWER-OSV Underground
QUESTION: Whenever an outlet of an oil supply tank is located more than ______ above the
burner a _____ or _____ valve is required. - ANSWER-4ft OSV or PRV
QUESTION: Unprotected lines that are buried or grouted must be? - ANSWER-removed from
service
QUESTION: All fuel supply tanks must be a minimum of _____ From any gas and or solid fuel
burning appliance - ANSWER-5ft
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QUESTION: If a customer is converting to an alternative fuel and leaving the oil tank what must
be done? - ANSWER-Vent pipe left in place fill pipe removed and plugged supply lines removed
and plugged
QUESTION: Outside oil tank supports shall not be _______? - ANSWER-Wood
QUESTION: What is the required thickness of the vertical oil tank pad? - ANSWER-3 inches of
solid concrete
QUESTION: When are shims allowed to be used on oil tank legs? - ANSWER-Never
QUESTION: Oil tanks must be disposed of in accordance with? - ANSWER-DEP
How many apprentices can a journeyman directly supervise? - ANSWER-2
QUESTION: When performing any service work on a customers heating system the licensee
must notify the homeowner of? - ANSWER-Efficiency and code violations
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QUESTION: Can a licensed journeyman perform a cleaning on wood/oil combination unit
without direct supervision? - ANSWER-No
QUESTION: When installing a furnace, direct wired water heater or boiler what must be done
prior to placing it in service? - ANSWER-Everything complies with NFPA 31 code
QUESTION: When installing a new oil burner the _______ must be brought into compliance
with the rules of the board before ______? - ANSWER-Wiring Start up
QUESTION: 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? -
ANSWER-90 day waiver
QUESTION: Who is responsible for ensuring repairs or the chimney is lined within the 90 days? -
ANSWER-Installer\Licensee
QUESTION: When is a heat loss required? - ANSWER-For new install
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Maine State Journeyman Exam up to 15gph QUESTIONS AND
CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR NEW!!
QUESTION: An oil supply or return line under cement subfloor or earth must be ________ And
without ________? - ANSWER-Sleeved Fittings (continuous)
QUESTION: Coated copper tubing must have _______ Installed at the tank when ________? -
ANSWER-OSV Underground
QUESTION: Whenever an outlet of an oil supply tank is located more than ______ above the
burner a _____ or _____ valve is required. - ANSWER-4ft OSV or PRV
QUESTION: Unprotected lines that are buried or grouted must be? - ANSWER-removed from
service
QUESTION: All fuel supply tanks must be a minimum of _____ From any gas and or solid fuel
burning appliance - ANSWER-5ft
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QUESTION: If a customer is converting to an alternative fuel and leaving the oil tank what must
be done? - ANSWER-Vent pipe left in place fill pipe removed and plugged supply lines removed
and plugged
QUESTION: Outside oil tank supports shall not be _______? - ANSWER-Wood
QUESTION: What is the required thickness of the vertical oil tank pad? - ANSWER-3 inches of
solid concrete
QUESTION: When are shims allowed to be used on oil tank legs? - ANSWER-Never
QUESTION: Oil tanks must be disposed of in accordance with? - ANSWER-DEP
How many apprentices can a journeyman directly supervise? - ANSWER-2
QUESTION: When performing any service work on a customers heating system the licensee
must notify the homeowner of? - ANSWER-Efficiency and code violations
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QUESTION: Can a licensed journeyman perform a cleaning on wood/oil combination unit
without direct supervision? - ANSWER-No
QUESTION: When installing a furnace, direct wired water heater or boiler what must be done
prior to placing it in service? - ANSWER-Everything complies with NFPA 31 code
QUESTION: When installing a new oil burner the _______ must be brought into compliance
with the rules of the board before ______? - ANSWER-Wiring Start up
QUESTION: 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? -
ANSWER-90 day waiver
QUESTION: Who is responsible for ensuring repairs or the chimney is lined within the 90 days? -
ANSWER-Installer\Licensee
QUESTION: When is a heat loss required? - ANSWER-For new install
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