Connecticut · Through Revised to January 1, 2026 (2026 Supplement to the General Statutes of Connecticut, applied over the base revision of January 1, 2025)

Conn. Gen. Stat. § 29-318: (Formerly Sec. 29-60a). Space heaters prohibited.

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TITLE 29. PUBLIC SAFETY AND STATE POLICE
CHAPTER 541*. BUILDING, FIRE AND DEMOLITION CODES. FIRE MARSHALS AND FIRE HAZARDS. SAFETY OF PUBLIC AND OTHER STRUCTURES
PART II*. FIRE MARSHALS AND FIRE HAZARDS. STATE FIRE PREVENTION CODE. FIRE SAFETY CODE

(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.

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