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1. All heating, combustion, and cooking equipment shall be provided with in-
sulation or the building construction shall be fire protected, so that during
operation the surface of combustible construction materials will not be raised to
a temperature higher than .
Answer: 170 ̊ F
2. Acceptance tests
Answer: Boilers shall not be placed in operation upon completion of
construction until they have been and an equipment use permit has been
issued by the commissioner.
Answer: Inspected and tested.
3. Periodic boiler inspections: All boilers shall be inspected at least including
chimney connections.
,Answer: Once a year.
4. Owner's annual statement
Answer: The owner of each boiler that is subject to periodic inspections shall file
an annual with the commissioner, specifying the
location of each boiler and arrangement for inspection.
Answer: Written statement.
5. What three things must be tested for any fuel burning and storage installation
before the system can be operated?
Answer: (1) Tightness of liquid fuel piping.
(2) Tightness of fuel oil storage tanks.
(3) Tightness of gas distribution piping.
6. What are instruction cards for oil burning systems?
Answer: Cards giving complete instructions for care and operation that are permanently located near the
equipment.
7. Every oil burning installation that is not fully automatic or requires preheating shall
be operated by, or under, the direct supervision of a person holding a issued by
the fire commissioner.
, Answer: COF
8. After any fuel burning equipment repair for which a licensed operator is
required, such operator shall also check the repairs and be while the
equipment is started.
Answer: Present.
9. What is abatement of air contaminants?
Answer: Compliance with the air pollution control code.
10. What are the 3 equipment classifications and their temperatures for the
products of combustion at the point of leaving the equipment?
Answer: (1) Low Temp 600° F or less.
(2) Medium Temp 600° - 1000° F.
(3) High Temp 1000° or greater.
11. Ventilation shall be capable of providing at least CFM of air for each
gallon of oil per hour required to fire the equipment to gross output.
Answer: 36
12. What is fuel-oil?
Answer: Hydrocarbon oils with a flashpoint not lower than 100 ̊F.