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MASS OIL BURNER / NFPA 31 & NORA
EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND WELL
ELABORATED ANSWERS TOP RATED
VERSION FOR 2025-2026 ALREADY A
GRADED AND EXPERT APPROVED | NEW
AND REVISED
Direct vent systems shall terminate - ANSWER- 4 feet horizontally from
a building opening
Fuel can be transferred from tank to appliance by pressurizing the tank -
ANSWER- False
Fusible link safety shutoff valves shall be located - ANSWER- Within
six inches of the filter between the tank and filter
Before installation of new oil burner you are required to - ANSWER-
Inspect the combustion chamber
A crankcase oil burner can be installed in any location where a standard
oil burner was located - ANSWER- False
Can tanks be installed in garages - ANSWER- Yes, if protected from
vehicle impacts by barriers
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Teflon tape can be used on oil lines - ANSWER- False
The trial for ignition period for oil burners less than 20 GPM is? -
ANSWER- 15 seconds
Fusible switches shall operate at a temp of - ANSWER- 165F
A masonry chimney needs a metal liner - ANSWER- False
Any valves used on oil burner installation must be a - ANSWER-
Fusible valve
What form is used to pull an oil burner permit - ANSWER- Form 1
What size pipe is used to cross connect tank outlet piping - ANSWER-
1/2 inch
What is an oil safety valve required - ANSWER- On existing
installations when a burner, boiler, furnace or tank is replaced
When must you install a draft regulator - ANSWER- When not
exempted by the manufacturer
As of January 1 2014, max safety timing for an oil burner safety switch
must be no more than - ANSWER- 15 seconds
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What type of boiler must be equipped with low water cut off -
ANSWER- Water boilers over 400,000 BTU, all steam boiler
What device must be equipped with air proving switch - ANSWER- A
draft inducer
New burner controls must be - ANSWER- Interrupted ignition
Hot water boilers need low water cut off if over - ANSWER- 500,000
BTU
How far must continuous concrete slab extend beyond tank perimeter -
ANSWER- 8 inches
Can I use any form other than form 1 or form 1A - ANSWER- No, only
form 1 and 1A are approved by state fire Marshall
What must I do if I have a oil tank larger than 10,000 gallons -
ANSWER- You must apply for, and obtain both a permit and license
from the local town or city for the use of the tank
What license are acceptable for installing an oil burner or oil tank -
ANSWER- M.G.L c. 148, & 10D, and applicable provisions of St. 1964,
C. 680 allows for only the holder of certificate of competency to install
oil burner equipment and sign form 1A
MASS OIL BURNER / NFPA 31 & NORA
EXAM 200 QUESTIONS AND WELL
ELABORATED ANSWERS TOP RATED
VERSION FOR 2025-2026 ALREADY A
GRADED AND EXPERT APPROVED | NEW
AND REVISED
Direct vent systems shall terminate - ANSWER- 4 feet horizontally from
a building opening
Fuel can be transferred from tank to appliance by pressurizing the tank -
ANSWER- False
Fusible link safety shutoff valves shall be located - ANSWER- Within
six inches of the filter between the tank and filter
Before installation of new oil burner you are required to - ANSWER-
Inspect the combustion chamber
A crankcase oil burner can be installed in any location where a standard
oil burner was located - ANSWER- False
Can tanks be installed in garages - ANSWER- Yes, if protected from
vehicle impacts by barriers
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Teflon tape can be used on oil lines - ANSWER- False
The trial for ignition period for oil burners less than 20 GPM is? -
ANSWER- 15 seconds
Fusible switches shall operate at a temp of - ANSWER- 165F
A masonry chimney needs a metal liner - ANSWER- False
Any valves used on oil burner installation must be a - ANSWER-
Fusible valve
What form is used to pull an oil burner permit - ANSWER- Form 1
What size pipe is used to cross connect tank outlet piping - ANSWER-
1/2 inch
What is an oil safety valve required - ANSWER- On existing
installations when a burner, boiler, furnace or tank is replaced
When must you install a draft regulator - ANSWER- When not
exempted by the manufacturer
As of January 1 2014, max safety timing for an oil burner safety switch
must be no more than - ANSWER- 15 seconds
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What type of boiler must be equipped with low water cut off -
ANSWER- Water boilers over 400,000 BTU, all steam boiler
What device must be equipped with air proving switch - ANSWER- A
draft inducer
New burner controls must be - ANSWER- Interrupted ignition
Hot water boilers need low water cut off if over - ANSWER- 500,000
BTU
How far must continuous concrete slab extend beyond tank perimeter -
ANSWER- 8 inches
Can I use any form other than form 1 or form 1A - ANSWER- No, only
form 1 and 1A are approved by state fire Marshall
What must I do if I have a oil tank larger than 10,000 gallons -
ANSWER- You must apply for, and obtain both a permit and license
from the local town or city for the use of the tank
What license are acceptable for installing an oil burner or oil tank -
ANSWER- M.G.L c. 148, & 10D, and applicable provisions of St. 1964,
C. 680 allows for only the holder of certificate of competency to install
oil burner equipment and sign form 1A
