JOURNEYMAN OIL MAINE FUEL
BOARD RULES STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ GPH. Answer: gallons per hour
◉ Listed. Answer: meets standards by a nationally-recognized testing
agency
◉ Submitted in writing with detailed facts, Rulings in writing, Assent of
4 members required. Answer: Advisory Rulings
◉ Notify owner in writing of any code violations, dispensing station has
valid license, data plate needs to be in compliance, no delivery if
dangerous conditions exist. Answer: Responsibilities of Licensure
◉ Equal Responsibility of Supervision. Answer: When scope of work is
subcontracted
◉ Direct supervision required at all times, Minimum age is 18 years old.
Answer: Helper
◉ Every 2 years. Answer: Renewal of License
, ◉ more than 90 days must reapply as new applicant. Answer: Renewal
of Helper License
◉ Satisfy all requirements and Board's rule. Answer: Renewal more
than 2 years
◉ Chimney's. Answer: must be listed and approved by UL or National
Testing Laboratory
◉ Chimney Disclosure. Answer: Filed prior to starting work,
constructed to NFPA 211
◉ Existing Chimney's. Answer: Clearances not required when replacing
oil or gas-fired appliances
◉ Permits - Storage Tanks. Answer: over 2000 gallons individually or
4000 gallons aggregate must be approved by Board prior to installation
◉ Permits - Roof Top Unit. Answer: "propane containers" submitted to
the Board for approval and permitting. Same is for "compressed natural
gas".
◉ Application Procedure. Answer: form provided board, detailed plans,
cross-sectional view, front/side elevations, plot plan. Permit must be
obtained prior to installation
BOARD RULES STUDY GUIDE 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ GPH. Answer: gallons per hour
◉ Listed. Answer: meets standards by a nationally-recognized testing
agency
◉ Submitted in writing with detailed facts, Rulings in writing, Assent of
4 members required. Answer: Advisory Rulings
◉ Notify owner in writing of any code violations, dispensing station has
valid license, data plate needs to be in compliance, no delivery if
dangerous conditions exist. Answer: Responsibilities of Licensure
◉ Equal Responsibility of Supervision. Answer: When scope of work is
subcontracted
◉ Direct supervision required at all times, Minimum age is 18 years old.
Answer: Helper
◉ Every 2 years. Answer: Renewal of License
, ◉ more than 90 days must reapply as new applicant. Answer: Renewal
of Helper License
◉ Satisfy all requirements and Board's rule. Answer: Renewal more
than 2 years
◉ Chimney's. Answer: must be listed and approved by UL or National
Testing Laboratory
◉ Chimney Disclosure. Answer: Filed prior to starting work,
constructed to NFPA 211
◉ Existing Chimney's. Answer: Clearances not required when replacing
oil or gas-fired appliances
◉ Permits - Storage Tanks. Answer: over 2000 gallons individually or
4000 gallons aggregate must be approved by Board prior to installation
◉ Permits - Roof Top Unit. Answer: "propane containers" submitted to
the Board for approval and permitting. Same is for "compressed natural
gas".
◉ Application Procedure. Answer: form provided board, detailed plans,
cross-sectional view, front/side elevations, plot plan. Permit must be
obtained prior to installation
