Maine Fuel Board Tank Setter Exam Questions with
Verified correct Answers
What is the voltage for a successful cathodic test? - ANSWER --.85
volts (Negative .85 volts)
After the first successful cathodic test how soon after must the second
test be performed? - ANSWER -12-18 months
How far must an LP tank over 125 gallons be located from other
flammable liquid tanks such as an oil tank? - ANSWER -20ft
Tanks that are between 125-500 WC must be how far from property
line? - ANSWER -10ft
Tanks that are between 501-2,000 WC must be how far from property
line? - ANSWER -25ft
Underground tanks that are 2,000 WC or less must be how far from
property line? - ANSWER -10ft
Emergency shut offs must be how far from point of liquid transfer? -
ANSWER -Min 25ft Max 100ft
Remote shut offs must be how far from point of liquid transfer? -
ANSWER -Min 3ft Max 100ft
What is the boiling point of propane at atmospheric pressure? -
ANSWER --44 degrees F
, Where can Hydrostatic relief valves be installed? - ANSWER -In each
section of hose/piping where liquid propane can be isolated between
shut offs
How far from source of ignition must ASME LP tanks be set? -
ANSWER -10ft
Are dryer vents considered a source of ignition? - ANSWER -No, They
are considered an opening to the building.
ASME tanks must be how far from an opening into a building? -
ANSWER -5ft
DOT cylinders must be how far from an opening to a building? -
ANSWER -3ft
What is the minimum ignition temp of propane? - ANSWER -920
degrees F
Protective tank bollards must be how large in diameter? - ANSWER -4
inches
Protective tank barriers must be how tall? - ANSWER -3ft
Protective tank wooden posts must be what thickness? - ANSWER -
6X6 Pressure treated wood
Tracer wire must be what minimum gauge? - ANSWER -14 AWG
Are cast iron fittings allowed in out door piping? - ANSWER -No
Verified correct Answers
What is the voltage for a successful cathodic test? - ANSWER --.85
volts (Negative .85 volts)
After the first successful cathodic test how soon after must the second
test be performed? - ANSWER -12-18 months
How far must an LP tank over 125 gallons be located from other
flammable liquid tanks such as an oil tank? - ANSWER -20ft
Tanks that are between 125-500 WC must be how far from property
line? - ANSWER -10ft
Tanks that are between 501-2,000 WC must be how far from property
line? - ANSWER -25ft
Underground tanks that are 2,000 WC or less must be how far from
property line? - ANSWER -10ft
Emergency shut offs must be how far from point of liquid transfer? -
ANSWER -Min 25ft Max 100ft
Remote shut offs must be how far from point of liquid transfer? -
ANSWER -Min 3ft Max 100ft
What is the boiling point of propane at atmospheric pressure? -
ANSWER --44 degrees F
, Where can Hydrostatic relief valves be installed? - ANSWER -In each
section of hose/piping where liquid propane can be isolated between
shut offs
How far from source of ignition must ASME LP tanks be set? -
ANSWER -10ft
Are dryer vents considered a source of ignition? - ANSWER -No, They
are considered an opening to the building.
ASME tanks must be how far from an opening into a building? -
ANSWER -5ft
DOT cylinders must be how far from an opening to a building? -
ANSWER -3ft
What is the minimum ignition temp of propane? - ANSWER -920
degrees F
Protective tank bollards must be how large in diameter? - ANSWER -4
inches
Protective tank barriers must be how tall? - ANSWER -3ft
Protective tank wooden posts must be what thickness? - ANSWER -
6X6 Pressure treated wood
Tracer wire must be what minimum gauge? - ANSWER -14 AWG
Are cast iron fittings allowed in out door piping? - ANSWER -No
