Oil Burner Technician License
Exam Questions and Answers
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Minimum age requirement to obtain an oil burner technician licence
according to 527 CMR 1.00—ANSWER-18 yrs old
5 feet—ANSWER-Minimum clearance required between a fuel oil tank and a
source of ignition
550 gallons—ANSWER-Maximum capacity for an inside fuel oil tank in a
one-family dwelling according to NFPA 31
According to 527 CMR 1.00, Oil burner technician licences must be
renewed:—ANSWER-2 years
Most commonly used fuel oil used in residential heating systems—ANSWER-
No. 2 fuel oil
The primary function of a fuel pump in an oil burner system is to:—
ANSWER-Deliver fuel oil under pressure to the nozzle
Typical operating pressure for a residential oil burner fuel pump—ANSWER-
100 psi
, Minimum burial depth for underground fuel oil supply lines, according to
NFPA 31—ANSWER-18 inches
The flame retention head burner operates on the principle of:—ANSWER-
Flame Stabilization
Component responsible for igniting the fuel oil in an oil burner—ANSWER-
Ignition transformer
Who may perform oil burner installations in MA, according to 527 CMR
1.00—ANSWER-Only licensed oil burner technicians
What is the purpose of a fuel oil filter?—ANSWER-To remove impurities from
fuel oil
Recommended angle for an oil burner nozzle in most residential
applications—ANSWER-80 degrees
Maximum allowable leak rate for fuel oil piping, according to NFPA 31—
ANSWER-No leakage allowed
What device automatically shuts down an oil burner in case of flame
failure—ANSWER-Primary control
Ideal CO2 reading for an oil burner should be approximately:—ANSWER-10-
12%
Minimum clearance required between a fuel oil tank and a property line,
according to NFPA 31—ANSWER-5 feet
Purpose of a barometric damper in an oil heating system—ANSWER-
Regulate draft
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman
Exam Questions and Answers
100% PASS
Minimum age requirement to obtain an oil burner technician licence
according to 527 CMR 1.00—ANSWER-18 yrs old
5 feet—ANSWER-Minimum clearance required between a fuel oil tank and a
source of ignition
550 gallons—ANSWER-Maximum capacity for an inside fuel oil tank in a
one-family dwelling according to NFPA 31
According to 527 CMR 1.00, Oil burner technician licences must be
renewed:—ANSWER-2 years
Most commonly used fuel oil used in residential heating systems—ANSWER-
No. 2 fuel oil
The primary function of a fuel pump in an oil burner system is to:—
ANSWER-Deliver fuel oil under pressure to the nozzle
Typical operating pressure for a residential oil burner fuel pump—ANSWER-
100 psi
, Minimum burial depth for underground fuel oil supply lines, according to
NFPA 31—ANSWER-18 inches
The flame retention head burner operates on the principle of:—ANSWER-
Flame Stabilization
Component responsible for igniting the fuel oil in an oil burner—ANSWER-
Ignition transformer
Who may perform oil burner installations in MA, according to 527 CMR
1.00—ANSWER-Only licensed oil burner technicians
What is the purpose of a fuel oil filter?—ANSWER-To remove impurities from
fuel oil
Recommended angle for an oil burner nozzle in most residential
applications—ANSWER-80 degrees
Maximum allowable leak rate for fuel oil piping, according to NFPA 31—
ANSWER-No leakage allowed
What device automatically shuts down an oil burner in case of flame
failure—ANSWER-Primary control
Ideal CO2 reading for an oil burner should be approximately:—ANSWER-10-
12%
Minimum clearance required between a fuel oil tank and a property line,
according to NFPA 31—ANSWER-5 feet
Purpose of a barometric damper in an oil heating system—ANSWER-
Regulate draft
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman
