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ALL INSTALLATIONS

UNENCLOSED TANKS

■ 4.03 (1)d All applications must be on Form 1

■ 4.03 (1)e Over 10,000 gallons on site requires License &

■ 4.03 (6)b Single tanks shall not be larger than 660 gallons

Permit from local community

■ 4.03 (6)b Maximum aggregate capacity of unenclosed

■ 4.03 (1)g Certificate of Competency required, no other

multiple tanks is 1320 gallons

license acceptable, plumbing, electrical, etc.

■ 4 03 (6)d Unenclosed tanks shall be at least five feet from an

■ 4.04 (3)a Verify emergency shut-off is outside burner room

internal or external flame

■ 4.04 (4)b Verify separate circuit for oil burner

■ 4.03 (6)d Unenclosed tanks shall not obstruct service meters,

service panels and shutoff valves

■ 4.04 (4)e Verify presence of overhead thermal switch

■ 4.03 (6)e Bottom outlet tanks pitched to the opening 1/4"per

■ 4.04 (4)c Verify presence of service switch within 3' of burner

ft.

■ 4.04 (3)b Verify presence of high limit controller

■ 4.03 (6)f

Tanks exposed to vehicles will be protected by

■ 4 04 (3)c(1) Primary control has safety timing of 45 secs.

barriers

(max.)

■ 4.04 (4)d Stack type primary may be easily removed

ENCLOSED TANKS

■ 4.04 (3)d Steam boiler equipped with low-water cut-off

■ 4.04 (4)f

Clear access to clean out and services panels

■ 4.03 (7)a Over 660 gallon tanks enclosed by two hour fire

■ 4.04 (5)b No oil leaks present at burner

resistive assembly

■ 4.04 (5)d Installation instructions present on site

■ 4.03 (7)b Tank enclosures provided with 6" high tight sills or

ramps

■ 4.04 (5)f

Overhead combustible clearances within 5 feet over

■ 4.03 (7)d Tank is 4" above floor supported by 12" thick

unit Gypsum board or sprinkler required unless unit

is AFUE (Furnace or Boiler) rated or EF (water

masonry saddles spaced not more than eight feet

heater)

on centers and 15" from top and walls of enclosure

■ 4.04 (5)g Combustion test results on Form 1

■ 4.03 (7)e All oil must be transferred by pump, and

connections must be at the top of the tank

■ 4.04 (9)b(12) Three metal screws at each joint in chimney

■ 4.04 (9)b(7) Thimble present at chimney connection

ALL TANKS

■ 4.04 (9)d IF POWER VENTER IS USED: Check air pressure

switch, post purge control and secondary control.

Installation instructions present.

■ 4.03 (9)d Two tanks may be cross-connected as shown in

■ 4.04 (9)f

Draft regulator is present unless exempted

Fig. 4.03 1.

■ 4.04 (5)m Adequate air is present for combustion

■ 4.03 (10)b Return lines must enter the top of tanks

■ 4.04 (5)o Adequate clearances per manufacturers listing

■ 4.03 (9)c Vent pipes must be two feet from building openings

■ 4.04 (2)i

■ 4.03 (9)c Vent pipes must terminate 3 ft. above grade min.

Thermal valves at burner and tanks

■ 4.04 (1)b Listed flexible hose may be used.

■ 4.03 (9)c Vent pipes must have weatherproof caps

■ 4.04 (1)c No Teflon tape on oil line or on oil line fittings

■ 4.03 (10)a Fill pipes must be two feet from building openings

■ 4.04 (1)c No compression fittings are permitted

■ 4.03 (10)a Fill pipes must have tamper proof identifying caps

■ 4.04 (1)c Solder joints made with 500 degree F solder or

■ 4.04 (9)d IF POWER VENTER IS USED:

greater

All outside connections sealed Vent terminal must be three

■ 4.04 (1)e All oil lines must be protected from injury. All new

feet above all air inlets within 10ft. Burner air intake is

lines must be continuously sleeved with non

exempted Vent terminal must be four feet from doors and

metallic tubing. Oil safety valves may be used on

windows. Vent must be one foot above finished grade. Three

existing lines not exposed to freezing. Overhead

foot clearance from inside corners. Not above or within three

lines require no sleeve and are permitted

feet of an oil tank. Seven feet above a public walkway.

■ 4.04 (1)f

Oil lines exposed to freezing temperatures must

come off the top of tanks

IF UNDER PORCH OR DECK: Heating use only, no hot

Lines for kerosene, and range oil (#1) are exempt -

water. Four feet below deck AND not enclosed under deck

■ 4.04 (1)i

No oil leaks present at tank

■ 4.04 (1)j

Listed oil filter is present

OUTSIDE TANKS

■ 4.03 (5)b Tank is UL80 or (DIB+) PV-VI 321 (under 660 gal)

or UL 142 (over 600 gal)

■ 4.03 (8)a All UST's and tanks over 660 gallons must be

■ 4.03 (5)e Shutoff valve located at bottom of tank

installed as per CMR 9.00

■ 4.03 (5)f

Size of vent as per Table 4.03A

■ 4.03 (8)c Tank protected from physical damage

■ 4.03 (5)g Oil tank gauge must be present to determine oil

■ 4.03 (8)c Tanks exterior coated with organic alkyd resin or

level

asphalt paint

■ 4.03 (11)c Inside tanks have audible fill device (vent alarm)

■ 4.03 (8)c Damaged protective coatings must be recovered

■ 4.03 (5)j

Outlet cross connection at bottom of tanks must be

■ 4.03 (8)c Tank does not block means of egress

1/2" pipe or tubing.

■ 4.03 (8)d Tank mounted on continuous 4" thick slab that

■ 4.03 (5)l

Non-combustible tank supports, tank secure.

extends 8" beyond tank perimeter

■ 4.03 (8)d Tank is supported by rigid non-combustible

Note To Installer: Inspections will be conducted using this

supports

checklist as a guideline. Current regulations will apply.

527 Cmr 4.00 Form 1 - Application For Permit, Permit And Certificate Of Completion For The Installation Or Alteration Of Fuel Oil Burning Equipment And The Storage Of Fuel Oil - The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts Page 2

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