Illinois § 4

Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 4.

Design and Labeling Requirements. Approved portable kerosene fueled heaters must adhere to the following design and labeling requirements: (a) Approved portable kerosene heaters must have labeling permanently affixed thereto containing the labeling standards of the National Kerosene Heater Association. (b) Approved portable kerosene heaters must have: (i) An automatic safety shut-off device or inherent design feature which eliminates fire hazards in the event of tipover and otherwise conforms with the standards set forth in National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) No. 31 (1983); (ii) A fuel capacity of not more than 2 gallons; and (iii) Approved portable kerosene fueled heaters must be constructed with a low center of gravity and minimum tipping angle of 33 degrees from the vertical with an empty reservoir. (Source: P.A. 84-834.)

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Section 4 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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