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Mass oil burner / NFPA 31 & NORA |
comprehensive Q&A for certification
success
Cast iron fittings can be used in heating fuel systems?-correct-answer-False
Tank vent shall terminate-correct-answer-Within 12 feet of the fill and visible from
the fill
Tanks exceeding 330 gallons must have-correct-answer-Top supply connection
Fuel return piping from an appliance shall-correct-answer-Enter the top of the
tank
Oil appliances burning used oil shall only be installed-correct-answer-In
commercial or industrial occupancies
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Technician must be present for filling of new oil tank-correct-answer-False
A common tank vent pipe shall be-correct-answer-One pipe size larger than the
largest individual vent pipe connected to it
If oil supply piping is not visible for inspection you must-correct-answer-Pressure
or vacuum test the line
Installation instructions for the care and operation of the appliance must be
posted-correct-answer-True
Oil burning appliances shall have-correct-answer-Limit control for pressure in
steam, temperature in water boiler, and temperature in furnace
Above ground tank installed inside must be pitched-correct-answer-Torwards the
supply at a pitch of 1/4 inch per foot
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Outdoor tanks must be located-correct-answer-Five feet from property line for
275g or smaller, ten feet for more than 275 but not exceeding 660g. Must be on
concrete slab
A chimney connector shall maintain a pitch or rise of-correct-answer-1/4 inch per
foot
Minimal gauge thickness for steel flue pipe connectors less than nine inches in
diameter-correct-answer-26 gauge
Oil fired water heater must be equipped with water temp, pressure, and vacuum
relief device-correct-answer-True
Tank vent piping shall be-correct-answer-Pitched forward tank, terminate two feet
minimum from building openings, corrosion resistant weatherproof cap
Direct vent systems shall terminate-correct-answer-4 feet horizontally from a
building opening
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Fuel can be transferred from tank to appliance by pressurizing the tank-correct-
answer-False
Fusible link safety shutoff valves shall be located-correct-answer-Within six inches
of the filter between the tank and filter
Before installation of new oil burner you are required to-correct-answer-Inspect
the combustion chamber
A crankcase oil burner can be installed in any location where a standard oil burner
was located-correct-answer-False
Can tanks be installed in garages-correct-answer-Yes, if protected from vehicle
impacts by barriers
Teflon tape can be used on oil lines-correct-answer-False
The trial for ignition period for oil burners less than 20 GPM is?-correct-answer-15
seconds
Mass oil burner / NFPA 31 & NORA |
comprehensive Q&A for certification
success
Cast iron fittings can be used in heating fuel systems?-correct-answer-False
Tank vent shall terminate-correct-answer-Within 12 feet of the fill and visible from
the fill
Tanks exceeding 330 gallons must have-correct-answer-Top supply connection
Fuel return piping from an appliance shall-correct-answer-Enter the top of the
tank
Oil appliances burning used oil shall only be installed-correct-answer-In
commercial or industrial occupancies
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Technician must be present for filling of new oil tank-correct-answer-False
A common tank vent pipe shall be-correct-answer-One pipe size larger than the
largest individual vent pipe connected to it
If oil supply piping is not visible for inspection you must-correct-answer-Pressure
or vacuum test the line
Installation instructions for the care and operation of the appliance must be
posted-correct-answer-True
Oil burning appliances shall have-correct-answer-Limit control for pressure in
steam, temperature in water boiler, and temperature in furnace
Above ground tank installed inside must be pitched-correct-answer-Torwards the
supply at a pitch of 1/4 inch per foot
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Outdoor tanks must be located-correct-answer-Five feet from property line for
275g or smaller, ten feet for more than 275 but not exceeding 660g. Must be on
concrete slab
A chimney connector shall maintain a pitch or rise of-correct-answer-1/4 inch per
foot
Minimal gauge thickness for steel flue pipe connectors less than nine inches in
diameter-correct-answer-26 gauge
Oil fired water heater must be equipped with water temp, pressure, and vacuum
relief device-correct-answer-True
Tank vent piping shall be-correct-answer-Pitched forward tank, terminate two feet
minimum from building openings, corrosion resistant weatherproof cap
Direct vent systems shall terminate-correct-answer-4 feet horizontally from a
building opening
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Fuel can be transferred from tank to appliance by pressurizing the tank-correct-
answer-False
Fusible link safety shutoff valves shall be located-correct-answer-Within six inches
of the filter between the tank and filter
Before installation of new oil burner you are required to-correct-answer-Inspect
the combustion chamber
A crankcase oil burner can be installed in any location where a standard oil burner
was located-correct-answer-False
Can tanks be installed in garages-correct-answer-Yes, if protected from vehicle
impacts by barriers
Teflon tape can be used on oil lines-correct-answer-False
The trial for ignition period for oil burners less than 20 GPM is?-correct-answer-15
seconds
