This article applies to oil-burning equipment
except internal combustion engines, oil lamps and portable devices
such as blow torches, melting pots and weed burners.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
Kerosene or any hydrocarbon oil conforming to Specifications
for Fuel Oils of the American Society of Testing Materials, having
a flash point not less than 100° F.
An oil burner of any type, together with its tank, piping, wiring, controls and related devices, and shall include all conversion oil burners, oil-fired units and heating and cooking appliances, but excluding those exempted by § 30-115.
A permit shall be required for the installation
of any oil burner that utilizes a fuel oil tank in excess of 25 gallons
in a building or in excess of 60 gallons outside of a building, except
for installations solely for space heating or water heating.
The installation, operation and maintenance
of oil-burning equipment shall be in accordance with the appropriate
standards of the NFPA.
