Heating Systems
Effective Jun 23, 2023Mass. Register #1498MGL c. 111, § 3 MGL c. 111, § 127ADepartment of Public Health
- (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.