Section 10C: Alteration, repair or installation of oil burners; necessity of certificate; exceptions

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Who is required to hold a certificate to alter, repair, or install oil burning equipment?

Only electricians

Any person

Only the building owner

Only certified oil burner technicians (correct)

Which activities are excluded from the certification requirement for oil burner technicians?

Installation of oil burners

Electrical wiring and connections (correct)

Repair of oil burning equipment

Alteration of oil burners

Who grants the certificate for oil burner technicians?

The regular employee of the owner

The building owner

An examiner for the certification of oil burner technicians (correct)

The manager of the building

Can the cleaning of an oil burner strainer be done without a certificate?

Yes, by the owner, manager, or regular employee Signup and view all the answers

What are the rules and regulations governing in relation to oil burning equipment?

The construction, installation, and operation of oil burning equipment Signup and view all the answers

Who may clean or replace a photo cell in an oil burner without holding a certificate?

The owner, manager, or regular employee of the building Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tasks requires a certificate as an oil burner technician?

Repairing oil burning equipment Signup and view all the answers

What must a person hold to alter oil burning equipment?

A certificate granted by an examiner for oil burner technicians Signup and view all the answers

Who is NOT allowed to perform cleaning of an oil burner strainer without certification?

Anyone not related to the building Signup and view all the answers

Which entity or person is responsible for defining the rules and regulations for oil burning equipment?

Section ten of the governing provisions Signup and view all the answers

What best describes an appurtenance in relation to oil burning equipment?

Any accessory or auxiliary part related to the burner Signup and view all the answers

Which task must be performed by a licensed electrician in relation to oil burning equipment?

Conducting electrical wiring and connections Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following actions requires certification as an oil burner technician?

Installing oil burning equipment Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following tasks does NOT require certification as an oil burner technician?

Cleaning an oil burner strainer Signup and view all the answers

Who can replace a photo cell in an oil burner without a certificate?

The owner, manager, or a regular employee of the building Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a D.A certificate from an electrician's board in relation to oil burning equipment?

It permits electrical work and connections Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Certification Requirements for Oil Burner Technicians

Only certified oil burner technicians are permitted to alter, repair, or install oil burning equipment.
Certification is granted by an examiner specifically responsible for oil burner technicians.

Exemptions from Certification

Electrical wiring and connections are exempt from the certification requirement for oil burner technicians.
General cleaning tasks, such as cleaning an oil burner strainer or replacing a photo cell, can be performed by the owner, manager, or regular employee without a certification.

Activities Requiring Certification

Repairing oil burning equipment mandates that the technician holds a valid certificate.
Altering oil burning equipment also requires certification from an examiner.

Cleaning and Maintenance Guidelines

While certain tasks like cleaning a strainer do not require certification, others, such as cleaning a photo cell, can be performed without certification by specific personnel (owners, managers, or regular employees).
Regular employees of the building owner can clean an oil burner strainer without needing certification.

Regulations and Definitions

Regulations governing oil burning equipment encompass its construction, installation, and operation.
An appurtenance refers to any accessory or auxiliary part associated with the oil burning equipment.

Electrical Work

Only licensed electricians are authorized to conduct electrical wiring and connections related to oil burning equipment.

Tasks and Certificates Summary

Tasks that require certification include installation and repair of oil burning equipment.
Tasks that do not require certification include cleaning oil burner strainers and replacing photo cells by authorized personnel.

Authority and Oversight

Rules and regulations defining the operation of oil burning equipment are established in Section ten of the governing provisions.

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Test your knowledge on the requirements for altering, repairing, or installing oil burners as outlined in Section 10C. This quiz covers who needs to hold a certificate and which activities are exempt from certification. Enhance your understanding of oil burner regulations!