Section 658-4-1 - Master Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician4.1.1Application for LicensureTo qualify for a master oil burner and/or solid fuel technician license, an individual must:
4.1.1.1 Apply for and receive written approval from the Board to sit for an examination;4.1.1.2 Achieve a passing score of 70% on the examination;4.1.1.3 Submit a completed application on a form provided by the Board;4.1.1.4 Submit any fees required by Chapter 10 of the rules of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
4.1.2Application for ExaminationTo qualify for the master oil burner and/or solid fuel technician examination, an applicant must:
4.1.2.1 Submit proof of the professional qualifications as set forth in 32 M.R.S. §18132(2) and Section 4.1.3.1, as applicable, on a form provided by the Board;
4.1.2.2 Submit a completed application on a form provided by the Board; and4.1.2.3 Submit the application fee required by Chapter 10 of the rules of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.4.1.3Proof of Professional Qualifications4.1.3.1 Pursuant to 32 M.R.S. § 18132(2)(A), a journeyman oil burner and/or solid fuel technician must provide to the Board documented proof of the required licensed practical experience. It is the responsibility of the licensee to obtain a signed Affidavit from all licensed master oil burner and/or solid fuel technicians who provided supervision as to the dates (day, month, year) of accumulated licensed practical experience to establish eligibility when applying for a master oil burner and/or solid fuel technician license. If a licensee is unable to provide documented proof as required by this subsection, the Board may, in its sole discretion, permit alternative forms of documented proof. An example of an alternative form of documented proof is a sworn statement detailing licensed practical experience by persons knowledgeable about the duration and extent of the licensee's licensed practical experience.
4.1.4Examination - Master Oil Burner Technician4.1.4.1 To be eligible for a 1 & 2 over 15 gph oils license, the applicant must pass the examinations for both the 1 & 2 oils up to 15 gph and the 1 & 2 oils over 15 gph.4.1.4.2 To be eligible for a 1-6 oils license, the applicant must pass the examinations for both the 1 & 2 up to 15 gph oils and the 4, 5, & 6 oils.4.1.5Pellet-Fired Central Heating Appliance Technician AuthorityTo qualify for licensure as a master oil burner technician with pellet-fired central heating appliance authority, an applicant must hold a license as a master oil burner technician and:
4.1.5.1 Complete the Board-approved online training program, and4.1.5.2 Submit evidence of completion of a Board-approved test with a passing grade of 70% or higher.