As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
APPROVED PORTABLE KEROSENE HEATER
A.
Any heater that is listed by a nationally recognized
testing laboratory such as Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc., or Factory
Mutual.
B.
Any non-flue-connected, self-contained, self-supporting
heater or appliance equipped with an integral metallic reservoir of
not more than one gallon, designed to be carried from one location
to another by means of a bail or carrying handle, and equipped with
a sheet metal tray underneath the burner as an integral part of the
heater designed to prevent the flow of oil in case of flame failure
and to prevent the ignition of combustible materials in case of overturning
of the heater.
PORTABLE SPACE HEATER
A space heater with an integral metallic reservoir of more
than a gallon, using kerosene, oil or like fluid, which, when installed
in a building, is not firmly affixed in a space by a rigid pipe connection
or otherwise, is not permanently vented and is not permanently connected
to a chimney, stack or flue.
A portable space heater which is an approved
listed unit may be used only under the following conditions:
A. In a one- and two-family dwelling.
B. It uses approved fuel, white kerosene (K-1).
When gas-fired equipment is installed, a one-hundred-percent
shutoff valve is required.
Every person, firm or corporation who or which
shall violate this article shall be liable for payment of a fine not
to exceed $250. Each day of a violation of any provision of this article
shall constitute a separate and distinct violation.