02-658-4 Me. Code R. § 2

Current through 2024-37, September 11, 2024
Section 658-4-2 - Journeyman Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician
4.2.1Application for Licensure

To qualify for a journeyman oil burner and/or solid fuel technician license, an individual must:

4.2.1.1 Apply for and receive written approval from the Board to sit for an examination;
4.2.1.2 Achieve a passing score of 70% on the examination;
4.2.1.3 Submit a completed application on a form provided by the Board; and
4.2.1.4 Submit a Certificate of Supervision completed by a supervising master; and
4.2.1.5 Submit any fees required by Chapter 10 of the rules of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
4.2.2Professional Qualifications To be Completed Before Examination
4.2.2.1 An applicant who applies for licensure pursuant to 32 M.R.S. §18133(2)(A) (one-year of licensed practical experience as an apprentice) must complete the apprenticeship before qualifying for examination.
4.2.2.2 An applicant who applies for licensure pursuant to 32 M.R.S. §18133(2)(B) (six-months of licensed practical experience as an apprentice and completion of a board-approved course) may qualify for examination upon successful completion of the requisite education, prior to completion of the apprenticeship.
4.2.2.3 An applicant who applies for licensure pursuant to 32 M.R.S. §18133(2)(C) (one-year course) must complete the requisite education before qualifying for examination.
4.2.3Application for Examination

To qualify for the journeyman oil burner and/or solid fuel technician examination, an applicant must:

4.2.2.1 Submit proof of the professional qualifications as set forth in 32 M.R.S. §18133(2) and Section 4.2.4.1 - 4.2.4.2, as applicable, on a form provided by the Board;
4.2.2.2 Submit a completed application on a form provided by the Board; and
4.2.2.3 Submit the application fee required by Chapter 10 of the rules of the Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation.
4.2.4Proof of Professional Qualifications
4.2.4.1 Pursuant to 32 M.R.S. § 18133(2)(B)-(C), an applicant must submit school certificate(s) and/or transcript(s) to evidence completion of the requisite education.
4.2.4.2 Pursuant to 32 M.R.S. § 18133(2)(A)-(B), an apprentice 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 journeyman oil burner and/or solid fuel technician license.
4.2.5Examination - Journeyman Oil Burner Technician
4.2.5.1 To be eligible for a 1 & 2 over 15 gph oils license, the applicant must pass the examination for both the 1 & 2 up to 15 gph oils and the 1 & 2 over 15 gph oils.
4.2.5.2 To be eligible for a 1-6 oils license, the applicant must pass the examination for both the 1 & 2 up to 15 gph oils and the 4, 5, & 6 oils.
4.2.6Journeyman with Pellet-Fired Central Heating Appliance Technician Authority

To qualify for licensure as a journeyman oil burner technician with pellet-fired central heating appliance authority, an applicant must hold a license as a journeyman oil burner technician and:

4.2.6.1 Complete the Board-approved online training program, and
4.2.6.2 Submit evidence of completion of a Board-approved test with a passing grade of 70% or higher.

02-658 C.M.R. ch. 4, § 2