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ALL INSTALLATIONS

Note To Installer: Inspections will be conducted using this

checklist as a guideline. Current regulations will apply.

UNENCLOSED TANKS

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All applications must be on Form 1

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Over 10,000 gallons on site requires License &

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Permit from local community

Single tanks shall not be larger than 660 gallons

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Certificate of Competency required, no other

Maximum aggregate capacity of unenclosed

license acceptable, plumbing, electrical, etc.

multiple tanks is 1320 gallons

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Verify emergency shut-off is outside burner room

Unenclosed tanks shall be at least five feet from an

internal or external flame

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Verify separate circuit for oil burner

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Unenclosed tanks shall not obstruct service meters,

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Verify presence of overhead thermal switch

service panels and shutoff valves

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Verify presence of service switch within 3' of burner

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Bottom outlet tanks pitched to the opening

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Verify presence of high limit controller

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Tanks exposed to vehicles will be protected by

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Primary control has safety shutoff within 15 secs.

barriers

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Stack type primary may be easily removed

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Steam boiler equipped with low-water cut-off

ENCLOSED TANKS

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Clear access to clean out and services panels

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No oil leaks present at burner

Over 660 gallon tanks enclosed by two hour fire

resistive assembly

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Installation instructions present on site

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Tank enclosures provided with 6" high tight sills or

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Combustion test results on Form 1

ramps

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Three metal screws at each joint in chimney

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Tank is 4" above floor supported by 12" thick

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Thimble present at chimney connection

masonry saddles spaced not more than eight feet

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on centers and 15" from top and walls of enclosure

IF POWER VENTER IS USED: Check air pressure

switch, post purge control and secondary control.

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All oil must be transferred by pump, and

Installation instructions present.

connections must be at the top of the tank

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Draft regulator is present unless exempted

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Adequate air is present for combustion

ALL TANKS

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Adequate clearances per manufacturers listing

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Thermal valves at burner and tanks

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Two tanks may be cross-connected as shown in

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Fig. 4.03 1.

Listed flexible hose may be used.

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Return lines must enter the top of tanks

No Teflon tape on oil line or on oil line fittings

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Vent pipes must be two feet from building openings

No compression fittings are permitted

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Vent pipes must terminate 3 ft. above grade min.

Solder joints made with 500 degree F solder or

greater

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Vent pipes must have weatherproof caps

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All oil supply and return lines must be protected

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Fill pipes must be two feet from building openings

from injury. All new lines must be continuously

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Fill pipes must have tamper proof identifying caps

sleeved with non metallic tubing. Oil safety valves

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may be used on existing lines not exposed to

IF POWER VENTER IS USED:

freezing. Overhead lines require no sleeve and are

All outside connections sealed Vent terminal must be three

permitted

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

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Oil supply lines and return lines to tanks exposed to

exempted Vent terminal must be four feet from doors and

freezing temperatures must come off the top of

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

tanks

foot clearance from inside corners. Not above or within three

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

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

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No oil leaks present at tank

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Listed oil filter is present

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Tank is UL80 or (DIB+) PV-VI 321 (under 660 gal)

OUTSIDE TANKS

or UL 142 (over 600 gal)

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Shutoff valve located at bottom of tank

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All UST's and tanks over 660 gallons must be

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Size of vent as per manufacturer

installed as per NFPA 31

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Oil tank gauge must be present to determine oil

Tank protected from physical damage

level

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Tanks exterior coated with organic alkyd resin or

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Inside tanks have audible fill device (vent alarm)

asphalt paint

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Outlet cross connection at bottom of tanks must be

Damaged protective coatings must be recovered

3/8" pipe or tubing.

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Tank does not block means of egress

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Non-combustible tank supports, tank

secure.

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Tank mounted on continuous 4" thick slab that

extends 8" beyond tank perimeter

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Tank is supported by rigid non-combustible

supports

Application Form For Permit, Permit, And Certificate Of Completion For The Installation Or Alteration Of Fuel Oil Burning Equipment And The Storage Of Fuel Oil - Department Of Fire Services Page 2

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