JOURNEYMAN OIL MAINE FUEL
BOARD RULES TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Can a licensed Journeyman perform a cleaning on a wood/oil
combination unit without direct supervision? Answer: If they have an
apprentice solid fuel license MFC 3.2.7
◉ A graduate of an 160 hour Maine fuel board approved course on oil
burning equipment may set for the journeyman exam when? Answer:
Upon successful completion of the requisite education, prior to
completing the apprenticeship
◉ The Maine fuel board adopts NFPA 31 and NFPA 211, which
edition? Answer: NFPA 31 2011 edition and NFPA 211 2013 edition.
MFC 6.1.2 and 6.1.13
◉ What are the two chapters and sections of NFPA 31 that Maine does
not adopt? Answer: Chapter 7 section 7.12 and Chapter 7 section 7.3.1
MFC 6.2.1
◉ What does Maine fuel board say about inspecting chimneys as
required by NFPA 211 chapter 14?` Answer: The Maine fuel board does
not adopt chapter 14 of NFPA 211. MFC 6.2.6.4.3
, ◉ All work must be conducted, installed and completed in a ______?
Answer: Neat and professional manner reflecting a minimum level of
workmanship. MFC 8.2
◉ When performing any service work on a customer's heating system,
the licensee must notify the homeowner of? Answer: Any code
violations and make recommendations to address them. MFC 8.4.2
◉ When performing an annual tune-up on a heating system a
combustion efficiency test must be? Answer: Conducted and a copy of
the results must be posted on site. MFC 8.4.3
◉ When installing a furnace, direct fired water heater or boiler what
must be done prior to placing it in service? Answer: The total
installation must be brought into compliance with the requirements of
NFPA 31 and all other rules of the Maine fuel board. MFC 8.5.1
◉ When installing a new oil burner the ____ must be brought into
compliance with the rules of the board before ______? Answer: Wiring;
the unit is fired. MFC 8.5.2
◉ What wiring update must be included when a new oil burner is
installed? Answer: Proper rated fuse or breaker, proper rated wire,
properly installed and located emergency, thermal and service switches
and properly installed and located low water cutoff. MFC 8.5.2
BOARD RULES TEST 2026 COMPLETE
QUESTIONS AND VERIFIED
ANSWERS
◉ Can a licensed Journeyman perform a cleaning on a wood/oil
combination unit without direct supervision? Answer: If they have an
apprentice solid fuel license MFC 3.2.7
◉ A graduate of an 160 hour Maine fuel board approved course on oil
burning equipment may set for the journeyman exam when? Answer:
Upon successful completion of the requisite education, prior to
completing the apprenticeship
◉ The Maine fuel board adopts NFPA 31 and NFPA 211, which
edition? Answer: NFPA 31 2011 edition and NFPA 211 2013 edition.
MFC 6.1.2 and 6.1.13
◉ What are the two chapters and sections of NFPA 31 that Maine does
not adopt? Answer: Chapter 7 section 7.12 and Chapter 7 section 7.3.1
MFC 6.2.1
◉ What does Maine fuel board say about inspecting chimneys as
required by NFPA 211 chapter 14?` Answer: The Maine fuel board does
not adopt chapter 14 of NFPA 211. MFC 6.2.6.4.3
, ◉ All work must be conducted, installed and completed in a ______?
Answer: Neat and professional manner reflecting a minimum level of
workmanship. MFC 8.2
◉ When performing any service work on a customer's heating system,
the licensee must notify the homeowner of? Answer: Any code
violations and make recommendations to address them. MFC 8.4.2
◉ When performing an annual tune-up on a heating system a
combustion efficiency test must be? Answer: Conducted and a copy of
the results must be posted on site. MFC 8.4.3
◉ When installing a furnace, direct fired water heater or boiler what
must be done prior to placing it in service? Answer: The total
installation must be brought into compliance with the requirements of
NFPA 31 and all other rules of the Maine fuel board. MFC 8.5.1
◉ When installing a new oil burner the ____ must be brought into
compliance with the rules of the board before ______? Answer: Wiring;
the unit is fired. MFC 8.5.2
◉ What wiring update must be included when a new oil burner is
installed? Answer: Proper rated fuse or breaker, proper rated wire,
properly installed and located emergency, thermal and service switches
and properly installed and located low water cutoff. MFC 8.5.2
