§ 34-42-3 — Requirements for approval--Labeling.

Approved portable oil - fueled heaters shall adhere to the following requirements: (1) Approved portable oil - fueled heaters shall have labeling affixed thereto to caution and inform concerning: (a) Provision of an adequate source of ventilation when the heater is in operation; (b) Use of only suitable fuel for the heater; (c) Proper manner of refueling; (d) Proper placement and handling of the heater when in operation; and (e) Proper procedures for lighting, flame regulation and extinguishing the heater; (2) Approved portable oil - fueled heaters shall be packaged with instructions to inform concerning proper maintenance and operation; (3) Approved portable oil - fueled heaters shall be constructed with a low center of gravity and minimum tipping angle of thirty - three degrees from the vertical with an empty reservoir; (4) Approved portable oil - fueled heaters shall have an automatic safety shut - off device or inherent design feature which eliminates fire hazards in the event of tipover and otherwise conform with the standards set forth in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) No. 31; and (5) Approved portable oil - fueled heaters shall not produce carbon monoxide at rates which create a hazard if operated as intended and instructed.

Legislative History

SL 1983, ch 257, § 3.