Oil burner test Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
A fuel oil storage tank cannot be installed:—ANSWER-In the furnace room 5
feet within heating unit
What temperature does a thermal wheel automatically activate at—
ANSWER-165°F
Who inspects an oil burner installation—ANSWER-State fire marshal
Any valve used on a oil burner install must be:—ANSWER-Fusible valve
What form is used to pull an oil burner permit—ANSWER-CMR.4
What size pipe is used to CrossConnect tank outlet piping—ANSWER-1/2
inch
When is an oil safety valve used—ANSWER-On an existing installation when
a burner boiler furnace or tank is replaced.
When must you install a draft regulator—ANSWER-When not exempt by
manufacturer
What type of boiler must be equipped with a low water cut off—ANSWER-
Water boilers over 500,000 BTUs & all steam boilers
, All new oil burner controls must be:—ANSWER-Interrupted ignition
How far must continuous concrete slab extend beyond the tank perimeter—
ANSWER-8 inches
All protective control and emergency devices shall be series connected from
the electrical distribution panel:—ANSWER-Through the emergency switch,
through the terminal switch, to the service switch in the ungrounded line
conductor
If the ceiling above the burner boiler or burner furnace exceeds 12 feet in
height, and additional thermal switch shall be installed at a height of_______
and connected in series with the lower switch.—ANSWER-10 feet
An oil safety valve can perform the following functions:—ANSWER-Reduce
pressure from its inlet to its outlet & prevent gravity flow
Fuel oil filters should be selected for the following:—ANSWER-Micron range
& flow rate
Ultra low sulfur fuel has no benefit to a fuel oil system—ANSWER-False
To ensure the best mechanical seal throughout a fuel oil delivery system the
following should be used:—ANSWER-Flared fittings and pipe dope
Adding a pre-heater to an oil burner will—ANSWER-Allow oil with a high
paraffin base to flow more easily & decrease the viscosity of a fuel oil
A probe type low-water cut off for steam should be checked—ANSWER-Once
a year
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Answers 100% PASS
A fuel oil storage tank cannot be installed:—ANSWER-In the furnace room 5
feet within heating unit
What temperature does a thermal wheel automatically activate at—
ANSWER-165°F
Who inspects an oil burner installation—ANSWER-State fire marshal
Any valve used on a oil burner install must be:—ANSWER-Fusible valve
What form is used to pull an oil burner permit—ANSWER-CMR.4
What size pipe is used to CrossConnect tank outlet piping—ANSWER-1/2
inch
When is an oil safety valve used—ANSWER-On an existing installation when
a burner boiler furnace or tank is replaced.
When must you install a draft regulator—ANSWER-When not exempt by
manufacturer
What type of boiler must be equipped with a low water cut off—ANSWER-
Water boilers over 500,000 BTUs & all steam boilers
, All new oil burner controls must be:—ANSWER-Interrupted ignition
How far must continuous concrete slab extend beyond the tank perimeter—
ANSWER-8 inches
All protective control and emergency devices shall be series connected from
the electrical distribution panel:—ANSWER-Through the emergency switch,
through the terminal switch, to the service switch in the ungrounded line
conductor
If the ceiling above the burner boiler or burner furnace exceeds 12 feet in
height, and additional thermal switch shall be installed at a height of_______
and connected in series with the lower switch.—ANSWER-10 feet
An oil safety valve can perform the following functions:—ANSWER-Reduce
pressure from its inlet to its outlet & prevent gravity flow
Fuel oil filters should be selected for the following:—ANSWER-Micron range
& flow rate
Ultra low sulfur fuel has no benefit to a fuel oil system—ANSWER-False
To ensure the best mechanical seal throughout a fuel oil delivery system the
following should be used:—ANSWER-Flared fittings and pipe dope
Adding a pre-heater to an oil burner will—ANSWER-Allow oil with a high
paraffin base to flow more easily & decrease the viscosity of a fuel oil
A probe type low-water cut off for steam should be checked—ANSWER-Once
a year
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman