Maine State Journeyman Exam Questions and Answers

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? - AnswerInstallerLicensee 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? - AnswerVent pipe left in place fill pipe removed and plugged supply lines removed and plugged Outside oil tank supports shall not be _______? - Answer-Wood