Oil burner installation and preparation of heating plant shall be carried out as follows:
A. Furnace or boiler to be thoroughly cleaned;
B. Inspect and replace any damaged part;
C. Check for air leaks and reset or reseal section of cast iron boiler or furnace;
D. Clean smoke pipe and replace if defective;
E. Remove hand dampers or secure in open position;
F. Chimney bases shall be cleaned and checked for obstructions and cracks;
G. Oil burners shall be securely installed in a workmanlike manner in accordance with the instructions of the manufacturer by qualified mechanics experienced in making such installations. Where oil burners are installed in furnaces originally designed for solid fuel the ash door of the furnace should be-removed or bottom ventilation otherwise provided to prevent the accumulation of vapors in the ash pit, unless the burner is of the type which mechanically purges the ash pit. Rooms in which oil burners are located shall be provided with adequate ventilation to assure continuous complete combustion of the oil. It is recommended that ventilating openings be provided having a total area equal to not less than twice the area of the flue outlet of the heating plant.
(Prior code § 14.301(m)).