1.1 Scope. 1.1.1 This standard shall apply to the installation of stationary oil-burning equipment and appliances, including but not limited to industrial-, commercial-, and residential-type steam, hot water, or warm air heating plants; domestic-type range burners and space heaters; and portable oil-burning equipment. 1.1.2 This standard shall also apply to all accessory equipment and control systems, whether electric, thermostatic, or mechanical, and all electrical wiring connected to oil-fired equipment. 1.1.3 This standard shall also apply to the installation of oil storage and supply systems connected to oil-fired equipment and appliances. 1.1.4 This standard shall also apply to those multi-fueled appliances in which fuel oil is one of the optional fuels. 1.1.5* This standard shall not apply to internal combustion engines, oil lamps, or portable devices not specifically covered in this standard. (See Chapter 11 for portable devices that are covered in this standard.)
ANSI/NFPA 31-2011 history
2016ANSI/NFPA 31-2016 Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment (Effective Date: 12/4/2015)
2011ANSI/NFPA 31-2011 Standard for the Installation of Oil-Burning Equipment