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OIL BURNER INSTALLERS

The purpose of this program is to protect the people of the State of Vermont from the risk of injury or death from unsafe oil burner installations. Vermont has adopted and enforces the nationally recognized safety codes and licenses, educates and trains people doing oil burner installation work. A Certification of Fitness (TQP) is required for all individuals performing activities related to fire or life safety, based on the qualifications below.


OIL BURNING EQUIPMENT INSTALLER

Scope – The installation, repair and maintenance of oil burning equipment.
Qualifications – Successful completion of the examination for Silver Certificate from the National Oil Heat Research Alliance.
Continuing Education – Eight (8) hours of related instruction during the previous three (3) years.


CURRENTLY ADOPTED CODES
NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code
2003 Edition as Amended

NFPA30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code 2000 Edition
NFPA 31 Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment 2001 Edition
NFPA 90B Standard for the Installation of Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Systems 2002 Edition

NOTE: The Vermont Division of Fire Safety does not sell code books. Please contact NFPA to purchase the codes and standards.


CONTINUING EDUCATION

Approved Continuing Education Courses for Natural Gas, Propane Gas and/or Oil Installers
Contact Information for Continuing Education Providers


TANK PERMIT APPLICATIONS
ABOVE GROUND AND UNDERGROUND

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OIL BURNER CERTIFICATION RENEWAL REQUIREMENTS

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OIL BURNER CERTIFICATION (TQP) APPLICATION

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LICENSED INSTALLERS

Click here for information on all licensed oil burner installers. (Updated monthly)


RELATED INFORMATION

Certification of Fitness (TQP) Program - Adobe Acrobat | Microsoft Word
Certification of Fitness (TQP) Application - Adobe Acrobat | Microsoft Word

 

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