Connecticut § 29-318 - (Formerly Sec. 29-60a). Space heaters prohibited.
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§ 29-318. (Formerly Sec. 29-60a). Space heaters prohibited.
Sec. 29-318. (Formerly Sec. 29-60a). Space heaters prohibited. (a) As used in this section, “space heater” means any heating device having a barometric fed fuel control, which has a fuel supply tank located less than forty-two inches from the center of the burner, adapted for burning kerosene, range oil or No. 1 fuel oil. On and after November 1, 1966, no person shall sell, offer for sale, install, use or allow to be used a space heater in any building used in whole or in part as a place of human habitation.
(b) Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be fined not more than one hundred dollars.
(February, 1965, P.A. 205, S. 1, 2.)
History: Sec. 29-60a transferred to Sec. 29-318 in 1983.
Source: official Connecticut text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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