The minimum size of all fuel-oil tank piping connecting outside tanks to the appliances shall be no smaller than three-eighths ( 3/8) inch outside diameter copper tubing or one-fourth ( 1/4) inch iron pipe size. In those cases where No. 1 fuel oil is used with an automatic pump (fuel lifter), one-fourth ( 1/4) inch outside diameter copper tubing may be used if specified by the pump manufacturer.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 25, § 4522.3
Note: Authority cited: Section 18015, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Section 18025, Health and Safety Code.