Maine Oil Journeyman Exam
Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
When a furnace, HWH, or boiler is installed, the total installation should fall
under what requirements?—ANSWER-NFPA 31
Where tanks are heated by steam coils the steam coils shall not exceed what
pressure?—ANSWER-15 PSI
What pressure are tanks tested under?—ANSWER-5 PSI
Where shall a LWCO be installed?—ANSWER-level recommended by
manufacturer, in no case below crown sheet
Furnace plenums shall be located a minimum of _____ from the heat
exchanger measured along the centerline of airflow?—ANSWER-36 in
Rigid or flexible air duct shall not be used in an air duct containing air at a
temperature in excess of ______________________.—ANSWER-121°C (250°F)
The regulator vent shall terminate at least _______ from a source of
ignition.—ANSWER-3 ft
, all licenses expire __________________ from the date of issuance.—ANSWER-2
years
When a situation arises that does not allow adequate time to get chimeny
lined/repaired before installing a new heating appliance, the licensee may
defer the repairs for up to _______________.—ANSWER-90 days
All fuel oil supply tanks must be a minimum of how many feet from any gas
or solid fuel burning appliance?—ANSWER-5 ft
a horizontal oil supply steel pipe legs shall not exceed _________ in length.—
ANSWER-12"
Whenever a tank is repaired with a tank patch, the tank must be replaced
within __________ of the repair.—ANSWER-30 days
A service disconnect switch for control of the burner while observing the
flame must be placed at the unit ________________________________ .—
ANSWER-within arms reach of the technician
Steam safety or pressure relief valves which terminate in the structure must
terminate _____________________ off the floor.—ANSWER-6-12" In
What height does an oil fired appliance need to be in a parking garage from
floor?—ANSWER-18" in
Heating appliances may be located in a separate room with walls
constructed to prevent transmission of vapors to the classified area and no
opening SHALL be lower than __________. Openings in the wall for piping or
conduit must be sealed with fire resistant materials.—ANSWER-8" in
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Questions and Answers 100%
PASS
When a furnace, HWH, or boiler is installed, the total installation should fall
under what requirements?—ANSWER-NFPA 31
Where tanks are heated by steam coils the steam coils shall not exceed what
pressure?—ANSWER-15 PSI
What pressure are tanks tested under?—ANSWER-5 PSI
Where shall a LWCO be installed?—ANSWER-level recommended by
manufacturer, in no case below crown sheet
Furnace plenums shall be located a minimum of _____ from the heat
exchanger measured along the centerline of airflow?—ANSWER-36 in
Rigid or flexible air duct shall not be used in an air duct containing air at a
temperature in excess of ______________________.—ANSWER-121°C (250°F)
The regulator vent shall terminate at least _______ from a source of
ignition.—ANSWER-3 ft
, all licenses expire __________________ from the date of issuance.—ANSWER-2
years
When a situation arises that does not allow adequate time to get chimeny
lined/repaired before installing a new heating appliance, the licensee may
defer the repairs for up to _______________.—ANSWER-90 days
All fuel oil supply tanks must be a minimum of how many feet from any gas
or solid fuel burning appliance?—ANSWER-5 ft
a horizontal oil supply steel pipe legs shall not exceed _________ in length.—
ANSWER-12"
Whenever a tank is repaired with a tank patch, the tank must be replaced
within __________ of the repair.—ANSWER-30 days
A service disconnect switch for control of the burner while observing the
flame must be placed at the unit ________________________________ .—
ANSWER-within arms reach of the technician
Steam safety or pressure relief valves which terminate in the structure must
terminate _____________________ off the floor.—ANSWER-6-12" In
What height does an oil fired appliance need to be in a parking garage from
floor?—ANSWER-18" in
Heating appliances may be located in a separate room with walls
constructed to prevent transmission of vapors to the classified area and no
opening SHALL be lower than __________. Openings in the wall for piping or
conduit must be sealed with fire resistant materials.—ANSWER-8" in
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman
