Maine Gas Exam questions & answers
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When a licensed gas technician in charge of an installation subcontracts another licensed gas
technician to perform work at that installation, who holds the ultimate responsibility to insure
the work is completed and the work performed meet the standards and rules adopted by the
board? - correct answer ✔✔The licensed technician in charge of the installation
The licensed subcontractor who actually did the work
When a licensed technician is given an order by a state fuel inspector to correct a deficiency,
and the technician want to appeal the order, how and when must the appeal be made? - correct
answer ✔✔By filing a written notice of appeal with the board within 30 days of the order.
The appliance connection and service technician license allows the technician to install and
service appliances up to ______ BTU/Hr. - correct answer ✔✔500,000
A licensed propane and natural gas helper is allowed to help a propane and natural gas
technician under what conditions? - correct answer ✔✔The helper must be under the direct
supervision of the licensed technician.
Gas appliances installed in lubrication or service areas of a repair garage where there is NO
dispensing or transferring of class 1 flammable liquids (ex: gasoline) are allowed provided the
bottom of the combustion chamber is at least _______ off the floor. - correct answer ✔✔18
inches
Gas heating appliances installed in lubrication or service areas of a repair garage where there is
dispensing or transferring of class 1 flammable liquids ( ex: gasoline) are allowed provided the
appliance is at least ______ off the floor - correct answer ✔✔8 feet
, >NFPA70< NM Cable shall be secured and supported at intervals not less than_______and
within________of a box or enclosure - correct answer ✔✔Not less than 4 1/2ft and within 12
inches.
>NFPA 70< Flexible metal conduit shall be secured and supported at intervals not less
than________and within________of a box or enclosure - correct answer ✔✔Not less than 4
1/2ft and within 12 inches.
>NFPA 70< Trade size 3/8" flexible metal conduit being used to wire a boiler or warm air system,
may be used in lengths not greater than_______ - correct answer ✔✔6ft
>NFPA70< How many THHN Conductors are allowed in trade size 3/8"FMC when using fittings
that clamp to the outside of the conduit? - correct answer ✔✔3
>NFPA70< When using #12 NM Cable in an unfinished basement and the cable is run at an angle
with the floor joists, the cable may be supported by stapling and securing to the lower edge of
the joist. T OR F? - correct answer ✔✔False.
Can gas piping be installed in the space between a fixed ceiling and suspended ceiling when that
space is used as an air plenum? - correct answer ✔✔Yes
In what locations can plastic gas piping be used? - correct answer ✔✔Outdoors underground
only
What types of fittings are allowed to be installed in a concealed location? - correct answer
✔✔Brazed, welded fittings, threaded elbows/tee
What is the maximum spacing of supports when installing 3/5" black iron pipe? - correct answer
✔✔8ft
already passed
When a licensed gas technician in charge of an installation subcontracts another licensed gas
technician to perform work at that installation, who holds the ultimate responsibility to insure
the work is completed and the work performed meet the standards and rules adopted by the
board? - correct answer ✔✔The licensed technician in charge of the installation
The licensed subcontractor who actually did the work
When a licensed technician is given an order by a state fuel inspector to correct a deficiency,
and the technician want to appeal the order, how and when must the appeal be made? - correct
answer ✔✔By filing a written notice of appeal with the board within 30 days of the order.
The appliance connection and service technician license allows the technician to install and
service appliances up to ______ BTU/Hr. - correct answer ✔✔500,000
A licensed propane and natural gas helper is allowed to help a propane and natural gas
technician under what conditions? - correct answer ✔✔The helper must be under the direct
supervision of the licensed technician.
Gas appliances installed in lubrication or service areas of a repair garage where there is NO
dispensing or transferring of class 1 flammable liquids (ex: gasoline) are allowed provided the
bottom of the combustion chamber is at least _______ off the floor. - correct answer ✔✔18
inches
Gas heating appliances installed in lubrication or service areas of a repair garage where there is
dispensing or transferring of class 1 flammable liquids ( ex: gasoline) are allowed provided the
appliance is at least ______ off the floor - correct answer ✔✔8 feet
, >NFPA70< NM Cable shall be secured and supported at intervals not less than_______and
within________of a box or enclosure - correct answer ✔✔Not less than 4 1/2ft and within 12
inches.
>NFPA 70< Flexible metal conduit shall be secured and supported at intervals not less
than________and within________of a box or enclosure - correct answer ✔✔Not less than 4
1/2ft and within 12 inches.
>NFPA 70< Trade size 3/8" flexible metal conduit being used to wire a boiler or warm air system,
may be used in lengths not greater than_______ - correct answer ✔✔6ft
>NFPA70< How many THHN Conductors are allowed in trade size 3/8"FMC when using fittings
that clamp to the outside of the conduit? - correct answer ✔✔3
>NFPA70< When using #12 NM Cable in an unfinished basement and the cable is run at an angle
with the floor joists, the cable may be supported by stapling and securing to the lower edge of
the joist. T OR F? - correct answer ✔✔False.
Can gas piping be installed in the space between a fixed ceiling and suspended ceiling when that
space is used as an air plenum? - correct answer ✔✔Yes
In what locations can plastic gas piping be used? - correct answer ✔✔Outdoors underground
only
What types of fittings are allowed to be installed in a concealed location? - correct answer
✔✔Brazed, welded fittings, threaded elbows/tee
What is the maximum spacing of supports when installing 3/5" black iron pipe? - correct answer
✔✔8ft
