Code of Massachusetts Regulations
105 CMR - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH
Title 105 CMR 410.000 - Minimum Standards of Fitness for Human Habitation, State Sanitary Code, Chapter II
Section 410.160 - Heating Systems
Universal Citation: 105 MA Code of Regs 105.410
Current through Register 1531, September 27, 2024
(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.
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