As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
FUEL OIL
Includes any liquid or mobile mixtures, substances or compound derived
from or including petroleum, which does not emit a flammable vapor below a
temperature of one hundred thirty-five degrees Fahrenheit (135º F.).
The Pensky-Martens closed-cup tester shall be authoritative. The test shall
be made in accordance with the methods of test adopted by the American Society
of Testing and Materials.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
OIL-HEATING BURNERS
Include any device designed and arranged for the purpose of burning or preparing to burn fuel oil, as specified in §
35-70 of this chapter, and having a tank or container for the storage of fuel oil connected thereto.
[Amended 5-18-2004 by L.L. No. 4-2004]
Only fuel-burning systems approved by the New York State Uniform Fire
Prevention Code and its referenced standards agencies (e.g., U.L., A.G.A.,
N.G.A., etc.) shall be installed.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
OIL-HEATING EQUIPMENT
Consists of the equipment connected with oil-heating burners and
located within the building, including internal and external supply and storage
tanks and provisions for filling and venting same, piping, electrical wiring
and all accessories.
All outside piping shall be laid in solid earth or in a trench; and
oil pipes shall not be located near or in the same trench with other pipes,
except steam lines for the heating of oil. Propping of pipes on wooden blocks
is prohibited. Pipes conveying oil, if laid inside of a building, shall be
laid in a trench at least three (3) inches deep and cemented in after inspection,
except where impracticable, when they shall be protected from mechanical injury.
Suction and return lines shall run from tanks or pumps to the burner in the
most direct manner. All pipes shall be painted.
If used in any part of the installation, unions shall be of the ground-joint
pattern and of the approved type. No right and left couplings shall be used.
Shutoff valves shall be provided on the tank side of any strainer which
may be installed on pipelines.
Not an integral part of the oil burner, automatic pumps shall be approved
by Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. They shall be rigidly mounted and located
at least seven (7) feet from a gas meter or furnace door.
Cards giving complete instructions for the care and operation of the
fuel-oil system shall be permanently fixed near the apparatus and maintained
in a readable condition and shall state thereon the grade of oil to be used
in the fuel-oil system installed on the premises.