Code of Maine Rules
02 - DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL AND FINANCIAL REGULATION
658 - MAINE FUEL BOARD
Chapter 3 - CATEGORIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF LICENSURE
Section 658-3-10 - Propane and Natural Gas Energy Auditor
Current through 2024-13, March 27, 2024
3.10.1 Scope of Practice
In accordance with 32 M.R.S. §18139(1), a propane and natural gas energy auditor is restricted to performing combustion safety and efficiency testing on natural gas-fired or propane gas-fired space-heating equipment or water-heating equipment to ensure health and safety standards. Propane and natural gas energy auditors may not make any adjustments to natural gas-fired or propane gas-fired space-heating equipment or waterheating equipment.
3.10.2 Obtaining Manufacturer's Instructions
Prior to performing a combustion safety and efficiency test, a propane and natural gas energy auditor must obtain the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions for the specific equipment to be tested.
3.10.3 Following Manufacturer's Instructions
A propane and natural gas energy auditor must observe all provisions of the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions when performing a combustion and efficiency test including, but not limited to, any restrictions or limitations relating to equipment access and pipe penetration.
3.10.4 Test Results
Combustion efficiency test results must fall within the guidelines contained in the manufacturer's installation and operating instructions. The propane and natural gas energy auditor must provide a copy of the test results to the property owner and must notify the property owner, and, if different occupant of the property, in writing if the test results do not meet the manufacturer's guidelines.
