Exam II for TBS
Journeyman Oil Burner Technician 1&2 Oils (Up To 15
GPH) Exam 2025
When an oil filter or other accessory equipment is connected to a copper piping smaller than 3/4 "and is not
directly connected to the oil tank or burner the filter or other device must be what? - ANSWER-Rigidly
supported by hangers or mounted brackets
What must supply and return lines be connected with? -
ANSWER-Flare fittings
What fittings shall not be used unless for introduction of lines at top of the tank with a single or double tap
bushing? - ANSWER-Compression
All connections of supply or return oil lines located outside must be made with what? - ANSWER-Flare frost
fittings
All fuel oil supply tanks must be a minimum of how many feet from any gas or solid fuel burning appliance? -
ANSWER-5 feet
all outside tanks should NOT be installed on? - ANSWER-
Wood or combustable material
All oil supply tanks must be liquid tight. Leaking tanks may be temporarily repaired with a tank patch, this patch
is good for how long? - ANSWER-30 days
For steam safety or pressure relief valves which terminate inside the structure must terminate how far above the
floor? - ANSWER-6 to 12 Inches
Steam safety and pressure relief valves on boilers must be installed with the spindle in what position? -
ANSWERupright vertical position
How far should oil burners be installed from an electrical panel? - ANSWER-3 ft
How far should oil burners be installed from an unenclosed fuel oil tank? - ANSWER-5 ft Screens used in
louvers and grilles shall not be smaller than? - ANSWER-1/4" mesh
Two or more oil burning appliances shall be permitted to be connected to a single chimney when? -
ANSWERWhen there is adequate draft
What shall be provided for each oil burning appliance that is connected to a chimney or power vent, unless
designed, conditions of install, or combination, or appliance is listed for use without one? - ANSWER-Draft
regulator
What size should a chimney connector be? - ANSWER-As short as possible
For natural draft appliances the horizontal length of chimney connector shall not exceed how many feet? -
ANSWER-10 ft
When shall chimney connectors be permitted to pass through a combustible wall or partition? - ANSWERWhen
Type L vent pipe is used
The chimney connector shall have a minimum pitch of what? - ANSWER-1/4" per foot
What type of fuel burning appliances shall be permitted to be connected to the same flue? - ANSWER-Gas is
allowedSolid fuel is not
Minimum thickness for steel piper connectors
Journeyman Oil Burner Technician 1&2 Oils (Up To 15
GPH) Exam 2025
When an oil filter or other accessory equipment is connected to a copper piping smaller than 3/4 "and is not
directly connected to the oil tank or burner the filter or other device must be what? - ANSWER-Rigidly
supported by hangers or mounted brackets
What must supply and return lines be connected with? -
ANSWER-Flare fittings
What fittings shall not be used unless for introduction of lines at top of the tank with a single or double tap
bushing? - ANSWER-Compression
All connections of supply or return oil lines located outside must be made with what? - ANSWER-Flare frost
fittings
All fuel oil supply tanks must be a minimum of how many feet from any gas or solid fuel burning appliance? -
ANSWER-5 feet
all outside tanks should NOT be installed on? - ANSWER-
Wood or combustable material
All oil supply tanks must be liquid tight. Leaking tanks may be temporarily repaired with a tank patch, this patch
is good for how long? - ANSWER-30 days
For steam safety or pressure relief valves which terminate inside the structure must terminate how far above the
floor? - ANSWER-6 to 12 Inches
Steam safety and pressure relief valves on boilers must be installed with the spindle in what position? -
ANSWERupright vertical position
How far should oil burners be installed from an electrical panel? - ANSWER-3 ft
How far should oil burners be installed from an unenclosed fuel oil tank? - ANSWER-5 ft Screens used in
louvers and grilles shall not be smaller than? - ANSWER-1/4" mesh
Two or more oil burning appliances shall be permitted to be connected to a single chimney when? -
ANSWERWhen there is adequate draft
What shall be provided for each oil burning appliance that is connected to a chimney or power vent, unless
designed, conditions of install, or combination, or appliance is listed for use without one? - ANSWER-Draft
regulator
What size should a chimney connector be? - ANSWER-As short as possible
For natural draft appliances the horizontal length of chimney connector shall not exceed how many feet? -
ANSWER-10 ft
When shall chimney connectors be permitted to pass through a combustible wall or partition? - ANSWERWhen
Type L vent pipe is used
The chimney connector shall have a minimum pitch of what? - ANSWER-1/4" per foot
What type of fuel burning appliances shall be permitted to be connected to the same flue? - ANSWER-Gas is
allowedSolid fuel is not
Minimum thickness for steel piper connectors
