Mass Oil burner / NFPA 31 & NORA 2026-2027
Comprehensive Frequently Tested Questions
With Verified Multiple Choice and Conceptual
Actual 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. The trial for ignition period for oil burners less than 20 GPM is? - ANSWER
15 seconds
2. Fusible switches shall operate at a temp of - ANSWER 165F
3. A masonry chimney needs a metal liner - ANSWER False
4. Any valves used on oil burner installation must be a - ANSWER Fusible
valve
5. What form is used to pull an oil burner permit - ANSWER Form 1
6. What size pipe is used to cross connect tank outlet piping - ANSWER 1/2
inch
7. What is an oil safety valve required - ANSWER On existing installations
when a burner, boiler, furnace or tank is replaced
,8. When must you install a draft regulator - ANSWER When not exempted
by the manufacturer
9. As of January 1 2014, max safety timing for an oil burner safety switch must
be no more than - ANSWER 15 seconds
10.What type of boiler must be equipped with low water cut off - ANSWER
Water boilers over 400,000 BTU, all steam boiler
11.What device must be equipped with air proving switch - ANSWER A
draft inducer
12.New burner controls must be - ANSWER Interrupted ignition
13.Hot water boilers need low water cut off if over - ANSWER 500,000 BTU
14.How far must continuous concrete slab extend beyond tank perimeter -
ANSWER 8 inches
15.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
, 16.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
17.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
18.Do I need to pull a permit when replacing an oil line or installing an osv -
ANSWER Yes. Any alteration of oil burner install requires a permit be
pulled under CMR 1.00 using form 1 only
19.Can I cross connect two tanks at bottom with 3/8 pipe tubing - ANSWER
No, cross connecting must be made with no smaller than 1/2 inch iron pipe
or o.d. Tubing
20.On a new install, can I install an OSV in the supply line instead of enasing
the line - ANSWER No, on new installs where the supply line is in direct
contact with concrete or earth, the supply line must be in a sleeve
21.Is any non metallic material acceptable for use as an oil line sleeve? Would
pvc hose be allowed - ANSWER Yes
22.When can I use an oil safety valve - ANSWER On existing installations
when a burner, boiler, furnace or tank is replaced
Comprehensive Frequently Tested Questions
With Verified Multiple Choice and Conceptual
Actual 100% Correct Detailed Answers
Guaranteed Pass!!Current Update!!
1. The trial for ignition period for oil burners less than 20 GPM is? - ANSWER
15 seconds
2. Fusible switches shall operate at a temp of - ANSWER 165F
3. A masonry chimney needs a metal liner - ANSWER False
4. Any valves used on oil burner installation must be a - ANSWER Fusible
valve
5. What form is used to pull an oil burner permit - ANSWER Form 1
6. What size pipe is used to cross connect tank outlet piping - ANSWER 1/2
inch
7. What is an oil safety valve required - ANSWER On existing installations
when a burner, boiler, furnace or tank is replaced
,8. When must you install a draft regulator - ANSWER When not exempted
by the manufacturer
9. As of January 1 2014, max safety timing for an oil burner safety switch must
be no more than - ANSWER 15 seconds
10.What type of boiler must be equipped with low water cut off - ANSWER
Water boilers over 400,000 BTU, all steam boiler
11.What device must be equipped with air proving switch - ANSWER A
draft inducer
12.New burner controls must be - ANSWER Interrupted ignition
13.Hot water boilers need low water cut off if over - ANSWER 500,000 BTU
14.How far must continuous concrete slab extend beyond tank perimeter -
ANSWER 8 inches
15.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
, 16.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
17.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
18.Do I need to pull a permit when replacing an oil line or installing an osv -
ANSWER Yes. Any alteration of oil burner install requires a permit be
pulled under CMR 1.00 using form 1 only
19.Can I cross connect two tanks at bottom with 3/8 pipe tubing - ANSWER
No, cross connecting must be made with no smaller than 1/2 inch iron pipe
or o.d. Tubing
20.On a new install, can I install an OSV in the supply line instead of enasing
the line - ANSWER No, on new installs where the supply line is in direct
contact with concrete or earth, the supply line must be in a sleeve
21.Is any non metallic material acceptable for use as an oil line sleeve? Would
pvc hose be allowed - ANSWER Yes
22.When can I use an oil safety valve - ANSWER On existing installations
when a burner, boiler, furnace or tank is replaced
