Mass oil burner / NFPA 31 &
NORA Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
Cast iron fittings can be used in heating fuel systems?—ANSWER-False
Tank vent shall terminate—ANSWER-Within 12 feet of the fill and visible
from the fill
Tanks exceeding 330 gallons must have—ANSWER-Top supply connection
Fuel return piping from an appliance shall—ANSWER-Enter the top of the
tank
Oil appliances burning used oil shall only be installed—ANSWER-In
commercial or industrial occupancies
Technician must be present for filling of new oil tank—ANSWER-False
A common tank vent pipe shall be—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—ANSWER-
Pressure or vacuum test the line
, Installation instructions for the care and operation of the appliance must be
posted—ANSWER-True
Oil burning appliances shall have—ANSWER-Limit control for pressure in
steam, temperature in water boiler, and temperature in furnace
Above ground tank installed inside must be pitched—ANSWER-Torwards the
supply at a pitch of 1/4 inch per foot
Outdoor tanks must be located—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—ANSWER-1/4 inch
per foot
Minimal gauge thickness for steel flue pipe connectors less than nine inches
in diameter—ANSWER-26 gauge
Oil fired water heater must be equipped with water temp, pressure, and
vacuum relief device—ANSWER-True
Tank vent piping shall be—ANSWER-Pitched forward tank, terminate two
feet minimum from building openings, corrosion resistant weatherproof cap
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
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protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman
NORA Exam Questions and
Answers 100% PASS
Cast iron fittings can be used in heating fuel systems?—ANSWER-False
Tank vent shall terminate—ANSWER-Within 12 feet of the fill and visible
from the fill
Tanks exceeding 330 gallons must have—ANSWER-Top supply connection
Fuel return piping from an appliance shall—ANSWER-Enter the top of the
tank
Oil appliances burning used oil shall only be installed—ANSWER-In
commercial or industrial occupancies
Technician must be present for filling of new oil tank—ANSWER-False
A common tank vent pipe shall be—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—ANSWER-
Pressure or vacuum test the line
, Installation instructions for the care and operation of the appliance must be
posted—ANSWER-True
Oil burning appliances shall have—ANSWER-Limit control for pressure in
steam, temperature in water boiler, and temperature in furnace
Above ground tank installed inside must be pitched—ANSWER-Torwards the
supply at a pitch of 1/4 inch per foot
Outdoor tanks must be located—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—ANSWER-1/4 inch
per foot
Minimal gauge thickness for steel flue pipe connectors less than nine inches
in diameter—ANSWER-26 gauge
Oil fired water heater must be equipped with water temp, pressure, and
vacuum relief device—ANSWER-True
Tank vent piping shall be—ANSWER-Pitched forward tank, terminate two
feet minimum from building openings, corrosion resistant weatherproof cap
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
© 2026 Copyright. All Rights Reserved. This document is
protected by copyright law, Copyrighted By Katelyn Whitman
