Illinois · statute · 425 ILCS 65 · 11 active provisions
Statement of Purpose and Intent. It is hereby declared the purpose of this Act is to provide standards for the safe use of listed portable kerosene fueled heaters offered for sale or sold or used in this State. The intent of this Act is to reasonably assure that both domestic and imported portable kerosene fueled heate…
This Act may be cited as the Space Heating Safety Act. (Source: P.A. 86-1475.)
Definitions. As used in this Act, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) "Integral Reservoir" means the container for the supply of fuel held within the heating unit. (b) "Self-supporting heater" means any heater with an integral reservoir for fuel. (c) "Portable Kerosene Fueled Heater" means any no…
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 por…
Sale and Use of Approved Portable Kerosene Fueled Heaters. Approved portable kerosene fueled heaters may be offered for sale, sold or used in residential structures in this State subject to the restrictions concerning use in multifamily dwellings set forth in Section 9 of this Act or more stringent local codes or ordin…
Advertising of kerosene for use in approved portable kerosene heaters. (a) All persons who offer kerosene for sale within this State must post a conspicuous notice visible to all purchasers at the place of sale in letters at least 3 inches in height, stating whether the kerosene being sold from the storage facility is…
Storage of Kerosene For Use in Approved Portable Kerosene Fueled Heater. Storage of kerosene for purposes of this Act shall meet the standards established in the National Fire Protection Association Thirty (NFPA 30) (1984), Chapter Four "Container and Portable Tank Storage" and the rules and regulations of the Office o…
Regulation of use in multifamily dwellings. The use of approved kerosene fueled heaters shall be permitted in a multifamily dwelling in accordance with the following requirements: (i) The owner or his designated agent shall have received an authorized permit from the local fire and building authority or the State Fire…
Prohibited use of kerosene heaters. The use of kerosene fueled heaters will be prohibited under any circumstances in the following types of structures: (i) nursing homes or convalescent centers; (ii) early care and education centers having children present; (iii) any type of center for persons with disabilities; (iv) c…
Enforcement. The State Fire Marshal shall have the authority to enforce this Act. (Source: P.A. 84-834.)
Penalty. Any person convicted of violating a provision of this Act shall be guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor. (Source: P.A. 84-834.)