105 Mass. Reg. 410.160

Current through Register 1523, June 7, 2024
Section 410.160 - Heating Systems
(A) The owner shall provide and maintain in good operating condition a heating system that includes a distribution system capable of heating every habitable room and every room containing a toilet, shower, or bathtub to such temperature required by 105 CMR 410.180.
(B) The following shall not meet the requirements of a heating system:
(1) Fireplace;
(2) Wood or pellet stove; or
(3) Portable electric space heater.
(C) The following are prohibited from use in any residence:
(1) Any portable space heater that has a barometric fed fuel control and a fuel supply tank located less than 42 inches from the center of the burner including, but not limited to, parlor heaters, cabinet heaters, or room heaters;
(2) Heating appliances adapted for burning propane, kerosene, range oil or number one fuel oil;
(3) Portable wick type space heaters; and
(4) Unvented propane or natural gas-fired space heaters not approved in accordance with 527 CMR 1.00: Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code.

105 CMR 410.160

Adopted by Mass Register Issue 1495, eff. 5/12/2023.
Amended by Mass Register Issue 1497, eff. 5/12/2023.