P-99 / Low PSI Oil Burner Operator Questions and
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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.
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.
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 ____. - ANS-Prohibited.
Overflow pipes shall not be smaller in size than the ____ pipe. - ANS-Supply.
Oil is heated in storage tanks by coils using which three possible methods? - ANS-(1)
Low pressure hot water.
(2) Steam
(3) Electric heaters.
A remote control for oil burner is provided to stop what? - ANS-The flow of oil to any
burner.
What are the four safety controls that shall be installed with each automatic burner? -
ANS-(1) Oil temperature.
(2) Ignition.
(3) Stack or combustion.
(4) High temperature or pressure.
No oil burner shall be installed unless it is connected to a ____. - ANS-Chimney/smoke
stack.
What provides the supply of oil for combustion in the oil burner? - ANS-Storage tank.
What is the consistency of no. 6 fuel-oil in its normal condition? - ANS-Thick and heavy.
What must be done to no. 6 fuel-oil due to its consistency? - ANS-It must be heated in
the storage tank.
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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.
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.
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 ____. - ANS-Prohibited.
Overflow pipes shall not be smaller in size than the ____ pipe. - ANS-Supply.
Oil is heated in storage tanks by coils using which three possible methods? - ANS-(1)
Low pressure hot water.
(2) Steam
(3) Electric heaters.
A remote control for oil burner is provided to stop what? - ANS-The flow of oil to any
burner.
What are the four safety controls that shall be installed with each automatic burner? -
ANS-(1) Oil temperature.
(2) Ignition.
(3) Stack or combustion.
(4) High temperature or pressure.
No oil burner shall be installed unless it is connected to a ____. - ANS-Chimney/smoke
stack.
What provides the supply of oil for combustion in the oil burner? - ANS-Storage tank.
What is the consistency of no. 6 fuel-oil in its normal condition? - ANS-Thick and heavy.
What must be done to no. 6 fuel-oil due to its consistency? - ANS-It must be heated in
the storage tank.
