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P-99 / Low PSI Oil Burner Operator
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All heating, combustion, and cooking equipment shall be provided
with insulation or the building construction shall be fire protected, so
that during operation the surface of combustible construction
materials will not be raised to a temperature higher than ____.
Ans: 170 ̊ F
Acceptance tests: Boilers shall not be placed in operation upon
completion of construction until they have been ____ and an
equipment use permit has been issued by the commissioner.
Ans: Inspected and tested.
Periodic boiler inspections: All boilers shall be inspected at least ____
including chimney connections.
Ans: Once a year.
Owner's annual statement: The owner of each boiler that is subject to
periodic inspections shall file an annual ____ with the commissioner,
specifying the location of each boiler and arrangement for inspection.
Ans: Written statement.
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What three things must be tested for any fuel burning and storage
installation before the system can be operated?
Ans: (1) Tightness of liquid fuel piping.
(2) Tightness of fuel oil storage tanks.
(3) Tightness of gas distribution piping.
What are instruction cards for oil burning systems?
Ans: Cards giving complete instructions for care and operation
that are permanently located near the equipment.
Every oil burning installation that is not fully automatic or requires
preheating shall be operated by, or under, the direct supervision of a
person holding a ____ issued by the fire commissioner.
Ans: COF
After any fuel burning equipment repair for which a licensed operator is
required, such operator shall also check the repairs and be ____ while
the equipment is started.
Ans: Present.
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What is abatement of air contaminants?
Ans: Compliance with the air pollution control code.
What are the 3 equipment classifications and their temperatures for
the products of combustion at the point of leaving the equipment?
Ans: (1) Low Temp: 600° F or less.
(2) Medium Temp: 600° - 1000° F.
(3) High Temp: 1000° or greater.
Ventilation shall be capable of providing at least ____ CFM of air for
each gallon of oil per hour required to fire the equipment to gross
output.
Ans: 36
What is fuel-oil?
Ans: Hydrocarbon oils with a flashpoint not lower than 100 ̊ F .
The use of crankcase refuse oil as fuel-oil is ____.
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P-99 / Low PSI Oil Burner Operator
Questions and Correct Answers/ Latest
Update / Already Graded
All heating, combustion, and cooking equipment shall be provided
with insulation or the building construction shall be fire protected, so
that during operation the surface of combustible construction
materials will not be raised to a temperature higher than ____.
Ans: 170 ̊ F
Acceptance tests: Boilers shall not be placed in operation upon
completion of construction until they have been ____ and an
equipment use permit has been issued by the commissioner.
Ans: Inspected and tested.
Periodic boiler inspections: All boilers shall be inspected at least ____
including chimney connections.
Ans: Once a year.
Owner's annual statement: The owner of each boiler that is subject to
periodic inspections shall file an annual ____ with the commissioner,
specifying the location of each boiler and arrangement for inspection.
Ans: Written statement.
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What three things must be tested for any fuel burning and storage
installation before the system can be operated?
Ans: (1) Tightness of liquid fuel piping.
(2) Tightness of fuel oil storage tanks.
(3) Tightness of gas distribution piping.
What are instruction cards for oil burning systems?
Ans: Cards giving complete instructions for care and operation
that are permanently located near the equipment.
Every oil burning installation that is not fully automatic or requires
preheating shall be operated by, or under, the direct supervision of a
person holding a ____ issued by the fire commissioner.
Ans: COF
After any fuel burning equipment repair for which a licensed operator is
required, such operator shall also check the repairs and be ____ while
the equipment is started.
Ans: Present.
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What is abatement of air contaminants?
Ans: Compliance with the air pollution control code.
What are the 3 equipment classifications and their temperatures for
the products of combustion at the point of leaving the equipment?
Ans: (1) Low Temp: 600° F or less.
(2) Medium Temp: 600° - 1000° F.
(3) High Temp: 1000° or greater.
Ventilation shall be capable of providing at least ____ CFM of air for
each gallon of oil per hour required to fire the equipment to gross
output.
Ans: 36
What is fuel-oil?
Ans: Hydrocarbon oils with a flashpoint not lower than 100 ̊ F .
The use of crankcase refuse oil as fuel-oil is ____.
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