What must be brought into compliance with the rules before firing a new oil burner?

Before firing a new oil burner, ensuring that the wiring is in compliance with the rules is essential. This is critical because the wiring provides the necessary electrical connections for the burner to function safely and effectively. Proper wiring ensures that the burner can ignite and operate within the designed specifications and safety standards.

Having compliant wiring means that the electrical systems can handle the power requirements of the burner without risk of short circuits, overloads, or failures that could lead to unsafe conditions, such as fire hazards or equipment malfunction. Compliance with electrical codes is a key part of ensuring that the entire combustion process is safely controlled.

While the other elements such as the ventilation system, fuel line installation, and air intake are also important for the safe operation of an oil burner, they are typically addressed after verifying that the electrical supply and wiring meet the necessary codes and conditions for safe operation. The initial step is to ensure that the electrical setup is fully compliant before proceeding with the operation of any fuel-burning appliances.