scope:

This Code covers minimum requirements for the installation of, alteration to, or addition to, oil burning equipment including: supply tanks, piping, pumps, control devices, and venting systems; as well as accessories and the heating distribution system insofar as these affect the proper operation of the oil burning equipment.

This Code applies to the installation of all stationary and portable oil burning equipment, including a fuel supply, piping, and tanks for diesel-engine-driven emergency generators but excluding equipment Installed in refineries, appliances installed in mobile housing, recreational vehicles, and marine craft, internal combustion engines, lamps, and such portable devices as blowtorches, melting pots, and weed burners.

Note: for installation of oil burning equipment in mobile housing and recreational vchides reler to CSA Standard Z240.5.1, Oil Requirements for Mobile Housing and Recreational Vehicles.

In the preparation of this Code, consideration has been given to the safe operation of oil burning equipment with respect to fire hazard damage to property and health and safety.

Users of this Code should satisfy themselves that their level of understanding of the Code and the Installation of oil burning appliances is adequate to prevent errors that could result in hazards to persons or property.

Clause 14 also includes regular maintenance requirements.

The values given in SI (metric) units are to be considered the standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.