Maine State Journeyman Exam
up to 15gph Exam Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
How many apprentices can a journeyman directly supervise?—ANSWER-2
When performing any service work on a customers heating system the
licensee must notify the homeowner of?—ANSWER-Efficiency and code
violations
Can a licensed journeyman perform a cleaning on wood/oil combination
unit without direct supervision?—ANSWER-No
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
When installing a new oil burner the _______ must be brought into
compliance with the rules of the board before ______?—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?—ANSWER-90 day waiver
, Who is responsible for ensuring repairs or the chimney is lined within the 90
days?—ANSWER-Installer\Licensee
When is a heat loss required?—ANSWER-For new install
Prior to a boiler replacement a________ or a ________ Must be conducted
before replacement of an existing system.—ANSWER-Heat loss/ heat load
The low-water cut off must be located where?—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 ________?—ANSWER-Sleeved Fittings (continuous)
Coated copper tubing must have _______ Installed at the tank when
________?—ANSWER-OSV Underground
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
Unprotected lines that are buried or grouted must be?—ANSWER-removed
from service
All fuel supply tanks must be a minimum of _____ From any gas and or solid
fuel burning appliance—ANSWER-5ft
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
Outside oil tank supports shall not be _______?—ANSWER-Wood
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman
up to 15gph Exam Questions
and Answers 100% PASS
How many apprentices can a journeyman directly supervise?—ANSWER-2
When performing any service work on a customers heating system the
licensee must notify the homeowner of?—ANSWER-Efficiency and code
violations
Can a licensed journeyman perform a cleaning on wood/oil combination
unit without direct supervision?—ANSWER-No
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
When installing a new oil burner the _______ must be brought into
compliance with the rules of the board before ______?—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?—ANSWER-90 day waiver
, Who is responsible for ensuring repairs or the chimney is lined within the 90
days?—ANSWER-Installer\Licensee
When is a heat loss required?—ANSWER-For new install
Prior to a boiler replacement a________ or a ________ Must be conducted
before replacement of an existing system.—ANSWER-Heat loss/ heat load
The low-water cut off must be located where?—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 ________?—ANSWER-Sleeved Fittings (continuous)
Coated copper tubing must have _______ Installed at the tank when
________?—ANSWER-OSV Underground
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
Unprotected lines that are buried or grouted must be?—ANSWER-removed
from service
All fuel supply tanks must be a minimum of _____ From any gas and or solid
fuel burning appliance—ANSWER-5ft
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
Outside oil tank supports shall not be _______?—ANSWER-Wood
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman
