MA OIL BURNER TECHNICIAN
LICENSE EXAM PREP WITH 85
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED A+
T/F: Any oil tank, oil burner, oil burner control or wiring related to an oil burner
that has been exposed to fire and is suspected of being damaged shall be made
inoperative by the Head of the Fire Department who shall so notify the owner or
occupant of the building or structure. Said installation shall not be operated until
approved by the Head of the Fire Department.
True
T/F: Any person removing a fuel oil storage tank from inside a building for a
purpose other than replacement or repair, shall remove all fill and vent pipes.
What is the maximum distance from the thermal switch to the burner?
6 feet
A power vent terminal must be how many inches below or horizontal to any door
or window?
48 inches (4 feet)
True
T/F: Fuel oil shall not be delivered to a storage tank by means of a pump or under
pressure in any case where a tight connection is made between the discharge line
and the tank inlet, unless such storage tank is designed to withstand the
additional stress to which it may be subjected or unless the vent pipe for such
tank is of sufficient size to relieve the tank of any undo pressure in excess of five
psi.
True
T/F: A permit is required to take oil delivery for a new installation.
, False. Fuel oil may be delivered without a permit being in effect whenever an oil
burner installation is first made provided that an application has been made.
Does code permit cross connecting multiple oil supply tanks?
Yes. Cross connection of oil supply and return lines to two or more supply tanks to
the same burner shall be acceptable and shall be made by a pipe no smaller than
½ inch iron pipe or ½ inch O.D. tubing.
Can multiple supply tanks share vent and fill piping?
Yes. Two supply tanks may be provided with a single fill and a single vent
provided: (a) The fill and vent pipes are not connected to the same tank; (b) The
crossover pipe is a minimum two inch diameter with swing joints and a ground
joint union; (c) The vent to the outside is a minimum two inch diameter.
What do oil tanks need to be mounted on?
Tanks shall be mounted on a continuous concrete slab extending eight inches
beyond the perimeter of the tank or tanks.
What is required of tanks installed inside garages?
When tanks are installed inside garages or other areas subject to vehicular
impact, physical barriers shall be provided. The physical barrier shall consist of
substantial pipes, or similar barriers.
How should tanks outside of building be mounted?
(1) Tanks installed outside of buildings shall be mounted on a continuous concrete
slab at least four inches in thickness and extending eight inches beyond the
perimeter of the tank or tanks.
(2) Tanks installed outside of buildings shall be securely supported by rigid
noncombustible supports to prevent settling, sliding or lifting.
How far must vent pipes be from any building openings?
Vent pipes shall terminate outside of buildings at a point not less than two feet
(0.6m) measured vertically or horizontally from any building opening.
How far must vent pipes be from grade?
LICENSE EXAM PREP WITH 85
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT
ANSWERS RATED A+
T/F: Any oil tank, oil burner, oil burner control or wiring related to an oil burner
that has been exposed to fire and is suspected of being damaged shall be made
inoperative by the Head of the Fire Department who shall so notify the owner or
occupant of the building or structure. Said installation shall not be operated until
approved by the Head of the Fire Department.
True
T/F: Any person removing a fuel oil storage tank from inside a building for a
purpose other than replacement or repair, shall remove all fill and vent pipes.
What is the maximum distance from the thermal switch to the burner?
6 feet
A power vent terminal must be how many inches below or horizontal to any door
or window?
48 inches (4 feet)
True
T/F: Fuel oil shall not be delivered to a storage tank by means of a pump or under
pressure in any case where a tight connection is made between the discharge line
and the tank inlet, unless such storage tank is designed to withstand the
additional stress to which it may be subjected or unless the vent pipe for such
tank is of sufficient size to relieve the tank of any undo pressure in excess of five
psi.
True
T/F: A permit is required to take oil delivery for a new installation.
, False. Fuel oil may be delivered without a permit being in effect whenever an oil
burner installation is first made provided that an application has been made.
Does code permit cross connecting multiple oil supply tanks?
Yes. Cross connection of oil supply and return lines to two or more supply tanks to
the same burner shall be acceptable and shall be made by a pipe no smaller than
½ inch iron pipe or ½ inch O.D. tubing.
Can multiple supply tanks share vent and fill piping?
Yes. Two supply tanks may be provided with a single fill and a single vent
provided: (a) The fill and vent pipes are not connected to the same tank; (b) The
crossover pipe is a minimum two inch diameter with swing joints and a ground
joint union; (c) The vent to the outside is a minimum two inch diameter.
What do oil tanks need to be mounted on?
Tanks shall be mounted on a continuous concrete slab extending eight inches
beyond the perimeter of the tank or tanks.
What is required of tanks installed inside garages?
When tanks are installed inside garages or other areas subject to vehicular
impact, physical barriers shall be provided. The physical barrier shall consist of
substantial pipes, or similar barriers.
How should tanks outside of building be mounted?
(1) Tanks installed outside of buildings shall be mounted on a continuous concrete
slab at least four inches in thickness and extending eight inches beyond the
perimeter of the tank or tanks.
(2) Tanks installed outside of buildings shall be securely supported by rigid
noncombustible supports to prevent settling, sliding or lifting.
How far must vent pipes be from any building openings?
Vent pipes shall terminate outside of buildings at a point not less than two feet
(0.6m) measured vertically or horizontally from any building opening.
How far must vent pipes be from grade?
