Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 29 - MARYLAND STATE POLICE
Subtitle 06 - FIRE PREVENTION COMMISSION
Chapter 29.06.01 - Fire Prevention Code
Section 29.06.01.14 - Sale and Use of Heaters and Stoves

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 29.06.01.14

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 6, March 22, 2024

A. Gasoline Stoves. The sale or use of gasoline stoves or other similar fuel-burning cooking or heating appliances using Class I flammable liquids as defined in NFPA 1 Fire Code ( 2018 Edition) and NFPA 30 Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code ( 2018 Edition), is prohibited unless the appliance has been tested and listed by a testing laboratory accepted by the State Fire Marshal. The appliance shall be installed, operated, and maintained in a safe manner in accordance with the prescribed recommendation of the manufacturer and the conditions stated in the listing by the respective testing laboratory.

B. Unvented Portable Kerosene-Fired Heaters.

(1) The sale or use of unvented portable kerosene-fired heaters is permitted only if the heater or appliance meets the U.L. Subject 647 and bears the label of a testing laboratory accepted by the State Fire Marshal.

(2) The heaters shall only be used as permitted under Commercial Law Article, § 14-1310, Annotated Code of Maryland.

(3) Each heater shall contain a warning label stating: "This device must not be operated while unattended". In addition, the heater shall contain the manufacturer's warning label required by Commercial Law Article, § 14-1310, Annotated Code of Maryland.

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