Oil Burners | Topsfield MA

All oil burner technicians are required to obtain a certificate from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, division of Public Safety, prior to performing any work.

Prior to any work on your heating system the oil burner technician is required to fill out a “FORM 1” (application to install oil fired heating equipment) On this form the technician will fill out all information except for “completion date” and “combustion test information”. After all work has been completed the Oil Burner Technician shall return to the fire department where he/she will complete the “FORM 1“, a fee of $50.00 shall be paid at this time. ( Checks shall be made out to Town of Topsfield)

A Fire prevention officer will stop by or call to make an appointment for an inspection of your heating system. This inspection is required by 527 CMR 4:00 for the proper installation of heating equipment.

If the system passes the inspection a permit will be issued on the spot for your heating system. If the system should fail, then a written report of failure will be sent to the company that installed the equipment and a copy will be sent to you the home owner.

Permits are required for the installation of the following equipment:

Oil-fired burners (replacement burners on existing equipment)
Oil-fired boilers
Oil-fired furnaces
Oil-fired water heaters
Above ground oil tanks
Underground oil tanks
Annual cleanings and service work DO NOT require a permit