The purpose of a space heater is to supply supplemental heat to a small space for a short period of time. The appropriate PPD department should be contacted to increase the heat to the area in question on a permanent basis. To utilize a space heater for temporary, supplemental heat, all of the following requirements are mandatory:
- Unit must be UL listed,
- Unit can only be used in an office space,
- Unit must be plugged directly into a hard-wired electrical wall outlet (no extension cords or power strips under any circumstance). Contact the building operator to ensure the electrical circuit will not become overloaded,
- Unit must be positioned a minimum of 3’ from any combustible material,
- Unit must have a thermostat,
- Unit must have a safety “tip-over” shut-off, and
- Unit must be continuously supervised by designated personnel.
- Liquid fueled space heaters of any type shall not be used. Salamander/Torpedo heaters for internal (PPD) construction projects will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Questions concerning this Policy may be addressed to the University Fire Marshal.